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Planning in Kirkdale

Approved
67%
14 of 19 decided
Decision time
about 9 weeks
on average

Applications within 1 km of the centre of Kirkdale in the last 24 months, from Liverpool City Council's planning register.

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Around Kirkdale

Postcode districts

L4 212 applications in the last 12 monthsL20 114 applications in the last 12 monthsL5 55 applications in the last 12 months

Applications in each district in the last 12 months.

Planning authority: Liverpool City Council

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About Kirkdale

Kirkdale is a vibrant district within Liverpool, Merseyside, serving as a Liverpool City Council ward that includes both Kirkdale and Vauxhall. As of the 2011 Census, the area has a population of 16,115 and is strategically located, bordered by Bootle to the north, Walton and Everton to the east, and Vauxhall to the south, making it a focal point for potential planning applications and developments. The settlement has a population of approximately 16,115. It sits within the Liverpool district.

In terms of safety, there were no crimes reported in the immediate area during the most recent reporting period (May 2026). This makes Kirkdale 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, Kirkdale 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.

To comment on or object to a planning application near Kirkdale, open it in the list above: each one links to the council's own page for it and shows any comment deadline.

In the last 24 months, 77 planning applications were submitted near Kirkdale. Of these, 67% were approved, with an average decision time of 61 days.

The most common types were full planning applications (35), outline applications (8), amendments (4).

1 planning appeal was lodged, of which 0 were allowed and 1 was dismissed (0% success rate).

Common questions

How many planning applications have been submitted near Kirkdale?
In the last 24 months, 77 planning applications were submitted near Kirkdale. The approval rate is 67%.
How long do planning decisions take near Kirkdale?
The average planning decision time near Kirkdale is 61 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 Kirkdale?
The planning approval rate near Kirkdale is 67%. The national average across England and Wales is 87%.
What types of planning applications are most common near Kirkdale?
The most common type of planning application near Kirkdale is full planning applications, with 35 submissions in the last 24 months.
How can I track planning applications near Kirkdale?
You can search and track planning applications near Kirkdale on Planning Signal. Create a free account to save searches, watch specific applications, and receive email alerts when new plans are submitted nearby.