Higher Bebington, Merseyside Planning Applications
Recent planning applications near Higher Bebington, Merseyside.
Merseyside · England · settlement
About Higher Bebington
Higher Bebington is a town located in the Metropolitan Borough of Wirral, Merseyside, England, and is historically part of Cheshire. Situated just 5 miles south of Liverpool along the eastern side of the Wirral Peninsula, it is in proximity to Birkenhead and Wallasey to the north-northwest, and Heswall to the west-southwest. This strategic location makes Higher Bebington an area of interest for planning applications, given its connectivity and surrounding amenities.
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Town Insights
Property Prices
Average property sale price: £293,197 (based on 50 recent transactions from HM Land Registry).
Area Information
- Admin district: Wirral
- Parliamentary constituency: Wirral West
- LSOA: Wirral 038A
Crime Statistics
0 crimes reported in 2026-02.
Flood Risk
No active flood warnings near Higher Bebington.
Keyword Scorecard
Planning constraint analysis based on the last 24 months of applications near Higher Bebington.
- Ecology & Wildlife Constraints (keywords: bats, bat survey, bat roost, great crested newt, GCN...)
- Trees & Landscape (keywords: tree preservation order, TPO, arboricultural, tree survey, root protection area...)
- Flood & Drainage (keywords: flood zone 2, flood zone 3, flood risk assessment, FRA, surface water...)
- Heritage & Conservation (keywords: listed building, grade II, grade II*, grade I, conservation area...)
- Green Belt (keywords: green belt, inappropriate development, very special circumstances, openness)
- Highways & Access (keywords: visibility splays, highway authority objection, access arrangement, parking provision, transport statement...)
- Refusal & Risk Indicators (keywords: refusal, delegated refusal, appeal dismissed, overdevelopment, character and appearance...)
- Planning Process & Appeals (keywords: appeal lodged, appeal allowed, appeal dismissed, public inquiry, inspector)
Planning Activity Summary
Approval rates, average decision times, and application type distribution for Higher Bebington based on the last 24 months of planning data.
Nearby Applications
12 planning applications found near Higher Bebington.
- - 44 Mount Road, Higher Bebington, Wirral, CH63 5PL
Application to determine whether prior approval is required for a single storey rear extension extending 5.6 metres beyond the rear wall of the original dwellinghouse and reaching 2.86 metres to the e
Type: Outline | Council: Wirral | Date: 2026-05-06
View full details - - 115 Kings Lane, Higher Bebington, Wirral, CH63 5LZ
SINGLE STOREY REAR EXTENSION
Type: Full | Council: Wirral | Date: 2026-04-25
View full details - - 29 Shawbury Avenue, Higher Bebington, Wirral, CH63 8LR
Proposed single storey side extension connecting to existing rear extension to form wrap around.
Type: Full | Council: Wirral | Date: 2026-03-23
View full details - - 1 Bickerton Avenue, Higher Bebington, Wirral, CH63 5NA
Single storey side and rear wrap around extension with raised steps to rear garden.
Type: Full | Council: Wirral | Date: 2026-02-05
View full details - - GABLES, 16 Mountwood Road, Prenton, Birkenhead, Wirral, CH42 8NG
Discharge of condition 3 (Proposed Tree Planting) of application APPH/24/01616
Type: Conditions | Council: Wirral | Date: 2026-01-26
View full details - - 44 Mount Road, Higher Bebington, Wirral, CH63 5PL
SINGLE STOREY REAR EXTENSION
Status: Rejected | Type: Outline | Council: Wirral | Date: 2026-01-05
View full details - - Westroyd, 27 Stanley Avenue, Higher Bebington, Wirral, CH63 5QE
Replacement of non- original windows with rear window sill to be raised.
Status: Conditions | Type: Full | Council: Wirral | Date: 2025-12-10
View full details - - 1 Bickerton Avenue, Higher Bebington, Wirral, CH63 5NA
Demolition of rear garage and outrigger and construction of single storey wrap around side and rear extension.
Status: Conditions | Type: Full | Council: Wirral | Date: 2025-11-23
View full details - - 58 Broadway, Higher Bebington, Wirral, CH63 5NL
Variation of condition 2 (approved plans) of planning permission APPH/24/00988 to allow for an enlargement of the approved rear raised terrace.
Status: Conditions | Type: Conditions | Council: Wirral | Date: 2025-10-08
View full details - - 30 Arnot Way, Higher Bebington, Wirral, CH63 8LP
First floor extension to an existing single storey side extension, with roof alterations to create a combined pitched roof system.
Type: Full | Council: Wirral | Date: 2025-04-28
View full details - - 18a Broadway, Higher Bebington, Wirral, CH63 5NH
Erection of a single storey rear extension to coffee shop to be used as a part of kitchen.
Status: Conditions | Type: Full | Council: Wirral | Date: 2023-06-17
View full details - - Borough Road Street Works, Wirral, CH42 6RP
Proposed 15m 5G telecoms installation: H3G street pole and additional equipment cabinets.
Status: Rejected | Type: Telecoms | Council: Wirral | Date: 2023-04-26
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A brief summary of Higher Bebington in Merseyside
Higher Bebington is a town located in the Metropolitan Borough of Wirral, Merseyside, England, and is historically part of Cheshire. Situated just 5 miles south of Liverpool along the eastern side of the Wirral Peninsula, it is in proximity to Birkenhead and Wallasey to the north-northwest, and Heswall to the west-southwest. This strategic location makes Higher Bebington an area of interest for planning applications, given its connectivity and surrounding amenities.
Property prices in Higher Bebington show an average sale price of £293,197, based on 50 recent transactions recorded by HM Land Registry.
There were no crimes reported in the immediate area during the most recent reporting period. This makes Higher Bebington a particularly low-crime area.
Higher Bebington has 2 conservation areas within its boundaries: Mountwood, Oxton Village. Planning applications within or near these conservation areas are subject to additional scrutiny to preserve the architectural and historic character of the area. Homeowners and developers should be aware that permitted development rights may be restricted.
For anyone interested in property development or monitoring local planning decisions, Higher Bebington planning applications can be searched by entering a local postcode above. Results include full application details, decision status, and the ability to track applications over time and set planning alerts to help you monitor and review pending planning applications.
Planning Activity in Higher Bebington
In the last 24 months, 23 planning applications were submitted near Higher Bebington. Of these, 50% were approved.
This is below the national average of approximately 87%, which may reflect stricter local policies, sensitivity of the area, or higher levels of speculative applications. Pre-application advice is particularly worthwhile near Higher Bebington.
The most common application types near Higher Bebington were full planning applications (15), outline applications (5), discharge of conditions (3). Full planning applications account for 65% of all submissions, covering new builds, change of use, and works that go beyond permitted development rights.
1 planning appeal was lodged, of which 0 were allowed and 1 was dismissed (0% success rate). This low success rate indicates that the council's refusal decisions are generally upheld by the Planning Inspectorate.
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- How Long Does Planning Permission Take? — Typical timelines for planning permission decisions in the UK, from submission to approval, and what can cause delays.