Irby, Merseyside Planning Applications
Recent planning applications near Irby, Merseyside.
Merseyside · England · settlement
About Irby
Irby is a picturesque village located on the Wirral Peninsula in Merseyside, England, encompassing an area of 20 square kilometres. It is situated near the hamlet of Irby Hill and falls within the Greasby, Frankby, and Irby Ward of the Metropolitan Borough of Wirral, as well as the parliamentary constituency of Wirral West. This charming community presents various opportunities for planning applications, making it an area of interest for developers and residents alike.
Population: 6,110
District: Wirral
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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 034E
Crime Statistics
0 crimes reported in 2026-02.
Flood Risk
No active flood warnings near Irby.
Keyword Scorecard
Planning constraint analysis based on the last 24 months of applications near Irby.
- 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 Irby based on the last 24 months of planning data.
Nearby Applications
9 planning applications found near Irby.
- - 22 South Drive, Irby, Wirral, CH61 2XL
Single storey side and front extension; removal of existing roof and erection of an additional storey to provide habitable space with dormer to rear with new cladding and two front gables
Type: Full | Council: Wirral | Date: 2026-03-30
View full details - - 59 Mill Hill Road, Irby, Wirral, CH61 4XA
Demolition of single storey side garage. Construction of two storey side extension. Construction two storey rear and single storey rear extensions with hipped roof. New front entrance porch with exter
Type: Full | Council: Wirral | Date: 2026-03-09
View full details - - 31 South Drive, Irby, Wirral, CH61 2XL
SINGLE STOREY SIDE AND REAR EXTENSION WITH EXTERNAL ALTERATIONS
Status: Conditions | Type: Full | Council: Wirral | Date: 2026-01-26
View full details - - Land Adjacent To 224 Irby Road, Irby, Wirral, CH61 2XG
Erection of a Two-Storey, Three Bedroom Detached House
Type: Full | Council: Wirral | Date: 2025-12-01
View full details - - Garry Cottage, 16 Mill Hill Road, Irby, Wirral, CH61 4UF
Application for approval of details reserved by conditions 5 and 7 of approved planning permission APP/24/00037.
Status: Permitted | Type: Conditions | Council: Wirral | Date: 2025-11-17
View full details - - 3 Martin Close, Irby, Wirral, CH61 0HP
Application to vary condition 2 (list of approved drawings) attached to APP/22/02041 which approved the “To develop site by the demolition of existing dwelling and the erection of 8no detached dwellin
Type: Conditions | Council: Wirral | Date: 2025-10-15
View full details - - Rosemaur, 258 Irby Road, Irby, Wirral, CH61 2XQ
Demolition of existing rear single storey extensions. Erection of single storey rear extension and new front porch.
Status: Conditions | Type: Full | Council: Wirral | Date: 2025-08-17
View full details - - 6 Leach Way, Irby, Wirral, CH61 4XJ
Single Storey Side and Rear Extension
Status: Conditions | Type: Full | Council: Wirral | Date: 2025-03-23
View full details - - Garry Cottage, 16 Mill Hill Road, Irby, Wirral, CH61 4UF
Variation of condition 2 (approved plans) for planning permission APP/24/00037 ( New build detached dwelling)
Status: Rejected | Type: Conditions | Council: Wirral | Date: 2024-09-11
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A brief summary of Irby in Merseyside
Irby is a picturesque village located on the Wirral Peninsula in Merseyside, England, encompassing an area of 20 square kilometres. It is situated near the hamlet of Irby Hill and falls within the Greasby, Frankby, and Irby Ward of the Metropolitan Borough of Wirral, as well as the parliamentary constituency of Wirral West. This charming community presents various opportunities for planning applications, making it an area of interest for developers and residents alike. The settlement has a population of approximately 6,110. It sits within the Wirral district.
Property prices in Irby 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 Irby a particularly low-crime area.
Irby has one conservation area within its boundaries: Thustaston. Planning applications within or near this conservation area 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.
Ecology & Nature Designations
The area around Irby includes 2 Sites of Special Scientific Interest (SSSI): The Dungeon SSSI, Thurstaston Common SSSI. These designations may affect planning decisions, as proposals near protected sites require environmental impact assessment and may face additional restrictions.
For anyone interested in property development or monitoring local planning decisions, Irby 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 Irby
In the last 24 months, 19 planning applications were submitted near Irby. Of these, 40% 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 Irby.
The most common application types near Irby were full planning applications (10), outline applications (4), discharge of conditions (4). Full planning applications account for 53% of all submissions, covering new builds, change of use, and works that go beyond permitted development rights.
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Related Planning Guides
- What Is Planning Permission in the UK? — Planning permission is the formal approval you need from your local council before making certain changes to a building or piece of land.
- What Is Permitted Development? — Permitted development rights allow certain building works and changes of use without the need to apply for planning permission.
- How Long Does Planning Permission Take? — Typical timelines for planning permission decisions in the UK, from submission to approval, and what can cause delays.