Search Kirkby planning applications
17 applications received or decided in the last 90 days · within 1 km of the centre of Kirkby · updated daily · Knowsley Metropolitan Borough Council
- Land To The East Of Moorgate Point Alchemy Way Knowsley Industrial Park Kirkby KnowsleyAwaiting decisionAPPLICATION TO DISCHARGE CONDITION 14 (DRAINAGE) PERTAINING TO PLANNING PERMISSION 25/00464/FUL.Received 26 Oct 202625/00464/COND2
- Central House Norwich Way Kirkby Town Centre Knowsley L32 8ADAwaiting decisionDISPLAY OF SIGNAGE COMPRISING 2 NO. NON ILLUMINATED FASCIA SIGNS AND 1NO. NON ILLUMINATED DIRECTIONAL WAYFINDING SIGNReceived 22 Oct 202626/00533/ADV
- Car Park St Chads Drive Kirkby Town Centre Knowsley L32 8REAwaiting decisionAPPLICATION TO DISCHARGE CONDITIONS 7 (CONTAMINATED LAND), 8 (REMEDIATION) AND 9 (MATERIALS MANAGEMENT PLAN) PERTAINING TO PLANNING PERMISSION 26/00314/FUL.Received 14 Oct 202626/00314/COND1
- The Convenience Store 113 Broad Lane Southdene Kirkby Knowsley L32 6QDApprovedNON MATERIAL AMENDMENT FOLLOWING THE GRANT OF PLANNING PERMISSION 26/00277/FUL FOR THE INSTALLATION OF AN ATM TO THE SHOP FRONT. APPROVAL SOUGHT FOR THE REDUCTION IN SIZE OF THE ATM THROUGH THE INSTALLATION OF AN ALTERNATIVE ATM TYPE.Received 24 Sep 2026Decided 9 Oct 202626/00277/NMA
- Vacant Land At Alchemy Way, Knowsley Industrial Park, Kirkby, KnowsleyAwaiting decisionAPPLICATION TO PARTLY DISCHARGE CONDITION 6 (CONTAMINATED LAND) PARTS A (RISK ASSESSMENT) & B (REMEDIATION SCHEME) PERTAINING TO PLANNING PERMISSION 23/00456/FULReceived 11 Sep 202623/00456/COND3
Planning in Kirkby
- Approved
- 98%
- 41 of 41 decided
- Decision time
- about 13 weeks
- on average
Applications within 1 km of the centre of Kirkby in the last 24 months, from Knowsley Metropolitan Borough Council's planning register.
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Around Kirkby
Postcode districts
L32 38 applications in the last 12 monthsL33 42 applications in the last 12 months
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Planning authority: Knowsley Metropolitan Borough Council
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About Kirkby
Kirkby, located in the Metropolitan Borough of Knowsley, Merseyside, spans 4,070 acres (16.5 km²) and is situated just 5 miles north of Huyton and 6 miles northeast of Liverpool. With a population of 41,495 as of 2016, Kirkby is the largest town in Knowsley and ranks as the ninth largest settlement in Merseyside, making it a significant area for potential planning applications and development opportunities. The town has a population of approximately 45,564. It sits within the Knowsley district.
There are currently no active flood warnings for the Kirkby area, indicating a relatively low flood risk at present. This is a positive factor for both existing residents and those considering property purchases or new developments.
In terms of safety, there were no crimes reported in the immediate area during the most recent reporting period (May 2026). This makes Kirkby a particularly low-crime area, which is often reflected in its desirability and property values.
For anyone interested in property development or monitoring local planning decisions, Kirkby 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.
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In the last 24 months, 54 planning applications were submitted near Kirkby. Of these, 98% were approved, with an average decision time of 94 days.
The most common types were discharge of conditions (14), outline applications (4), amendments (3). 3 large-scale developments were submitted during this period.