How long do planning decisions take near Kirkby?

The average planning decision time near Kirkby is 55 days. The statutory target is 8 weeks (56 days) for minor applications and 13 weeks for major applications.

What is the planning approval rate near Kirkby?

The planning approval rate near Kirkby is 100%. The national average across England and Wales is approximately 87%.

What types of planning applications are most common near Kirkby?

The most common type of planning application near Kirkby is outline applications, with 4 submissions in the last 24 months.

How can I track planning applications near Kirkby?

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Kirkby, Merseyside Planning Applications

Recent planning applications near Kirkby, Merseyside.

Merseyside · England · Town

Planning applications in Kirkby are administered by Knowsley Metropolitan Borough Council. View the full Knowsley Metropolitan Borough Council planning applications page for approval rates and decision timelines.

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.

Population: 45,564

District: Knowsley

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Area Information

Admin district: Knowsley
Parliamentary constituency: Knowsley
LSOA: Knowsley 004E

Crime Statistics

0 crimes reported in 2026-05.

Flood Risk

No active flood warnings near Kirkby.

Keyword Scorecard

Planning constraint analysis based on the last 24 months of applications near Kirkby.

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 Kirkby based on the last 24 months of planning data.

Nearby Applications

8 planning applications found near Kirkby.

- Land South Of Cherryfield Drive Kirkby Town Centre Knowsley
NON-MATERIAL AMENDMENT FOLLOWING THE GRANT OF PLANNING PERMISSION 24/00068/FUL (DEMOLITION OF EXISTING BUILDINGS AND ERECTION OF 800 DWELLINGS (USE CLASS C3) WITH VEHICULAR ACCESS FROM CHERRYFIELD DRI
Status: Undecided | Type: Amendment | Council: Knowsley | Date: 2026-03-06
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- Morrisons Petrol Filling Station Unit 16 Irlam Drive Kirkby Town Centre Knowsley L32 8RJ
CERTIFICATE OF LAWFULNESS FOR EXISTING SERVICE STATION TO BE OPEN 24 HOURS
Status: Permitted | Type: Outline | Council: Knowsley | Date: 2025-11-28
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- Land South Of Cherryfield Drive Kirkby Town Centre Knowsley
NON-MATERIAL AMENDMENT TO PLANNING PERMISSION 24/00068/FUL (DEMOLITION OF EXISTING BUILDINGS AND ERECTION OF 800 DWELLINGS (USE CLASS C3) WITH VEHICULAR ACCESS FROM CHERRYFIELD DRIVE AND BEWLEY DRIVE
Status: Permitted | Type: Amendment | Council: Knowsley | Date: 2025-09-03
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- Imagination 2 Image Business Park Acornfield Road Knowsley Industrial Park Kirkby Knowsley
APPLICATION TO DISCHARGE CONDITION 4 PART E (MATERIALS MANAGEMENT PLAN) PERTAINING TO PLANNING PERMISSION 21/00959/FUL.
Status: Permitted | Type: Conditions | Council: Knowsley | Date: 2025-07-18
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- Car Park St Chads Drive Kirkby Town Centre Knowsley L32 8RE
NON MATERIAL AMENDMENT FOLLOWING THE GRANT OF PLANNING PERMISSION 23/02815/FUL (ERECTION OF A 53 NO. APARTMENT RETIREMENT LIVING DEVELOPMENT (USE CLASS C3), LANDSCAPING, CAR PARKING AND ALL ASSOCIATED
Status: Permitted | Type: Amendment | Council: Knowsley | Date: 2025-05-28
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- Imagination 2 Image Business Park Acornfield Road Knowsley Industrial Park Kirkby Knowsley
APPLICATION TO DISCHARGE CONDITION 16 (SURFACE WATER DESIGN) PERTAINING TO PLANNING PERMISSION 21/00959/FUL & 21/00959/NMA.
Status: Permitted | Type: Conditions | Council: Knowsley | Date: 2025-02-03
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- Imagination 2 Image Business Park Acornfield Road Knowsley Industrial Park Kirkby Knowsley
APPLICATION TO DISCHARGE CONDITION 20 (RETAINING STRUCTURES DETAILS) PERTAINING TO PLANNING PERMISSION 21/00959/FUL & 21/00959/NMA.
Status: Permitted | Type: Conditions | Council: Knowsley | Date: 2025-02-03
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- Multi Storey Car Park Hall Lane Kirkby Town Centre Knowsley
REFURBISHMENT OF EXISTING MULTI STOREY CAR PARK INCLUDING THE CHANGE OF USE OF GROUND FLOOR SHOP TO FORM VEHICULAR PARKING AND OTHER ASSOCIATED WORKS
Status: Permitted | Type: Other | Council: Knowsley | Date: 2023-04-18
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A brief summary of Kirkby in Merseyside

There were no crimes reported in the immediate area during the most recent reporting period. This makes Kirkby a particularly low-crime area.

Kirkby has one conservation area within its boundaries: No data available for publication by HE. 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.

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Planning Activity in Kirkby

In the last 24 months, 13 planning applications were submitted near Kirkby. Of these, 100% were approved, with an average decision time of 55 days.

This is notably above the national average of approximately 87%, suggesting a relatively permissive planning environment. Applicants near Kirkby may find that well-prepared applications have a strong chance of success.

The average decision time of 55 days is within the government's 8-week statutory target for minor applications, indicating an efficient planning department.

The most common application types near Kirkby were outline applications (4), discharge of conditions (4), amendments (3).

In terms of development scale, 3 large-scale (major) developments, 10 smaller schemes were submitted.

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