Knotty Ash, Merseyside Planning Applications
Recent planning applications near Knotty Ash, Merseyside.
Merseyside · England · settlement
About Knotty Ash
Knotty Ash is a vibrant area in Liverpool, Merseyside, located within a Liverpool City Council Ward and historically part of Lancashire. With a population of 13,312 reported in the 2011 Census, the area is notable for its cultural heritage, including being the home of renowned comedian Sir Ken Dodd. For those researching planning applications in Knotty Ash, the community's rich history and ongoing development make it an intriguing area to explore.
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Area Information
- Admin district: Liverpool
- Parliamentary constituency: Liverpool West Derby
- LSOA: Liverpool 026C
Crime Statistics
0 crimes reported in 2026-02.
Flood Risk
No active flood warnings near Knotty Ash.
Keyword Scorecard
Planning constraint analysis based on the last 24 months of applications near Knotty Ash.
- 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 Knotty Ash based on the last 24 months of planning data.
Nearby Applications
11 planning applications found near Knotty Ash.
- - 35 Thingwall Avenue, Liverpool, L14 5PB
To vary condition 2 attached to planning ref 25H/2086 (To erect single storey side/rear extension following demolition of existing conservatory.) so as to extend the side extension by 1.25m
Type: Full | Council: Liverpool | Date: 2026-03-19
View full details - - 87 Eaton Gardens, Liverpool, L12 3HN
To erect a single storey infill extension to rear with pitched roof to match existing extension, a single storey infill extension to side with flat roof to match existing with alterations to existing
Type: Full | Council: Liverpool | Date: 2026-03-16
View full details - - Springfield Park, Former Alder Hey Site, Liverpool, L12 2AP
To discharge conditions 4 (Management and Maintenance Scheme) 6 (landscaping scheme) 8 (SUD'S) 13 (verification report) and 18 (Community use agreement) attached to planning ref 24F/2756
Type: Conditions | Council: Liverpool | Date: 2026-03-06
View full details - - 425 Eaton Road, West Derby, Liverpool, L12 3HE
Application for Certificate of Proposed Lawful Development to use the premises as a 3-6 persons HMO (Use Class C4)
Type: Outline | Council: Liverpool | Date: 2026-02-09
View full details - - 105 Thomas Lane, Liverpool, L14 5NT
To erect a single storey extension to side & porch extension to front
Type: Full | Council: Liverpool | Date: 2026-02-07
View full details - - 50 Rudyard Road, Liverpool, L14 5NW
To erect single storey extension to rear and install new pitched roof to existing side extension
Type: Full | Council: Liverpool | Date: 2025-12-29
View full details - - 703 Queens Drive, West Derby, Liverpool, L13 5UB
To erect a single storey rear extension incorporating 1 no. roof light
Status: Conditions | Type: Full | Council: Liverpool | Date: 2025-10-14
View full details - - 16 Eaton Gardens, Liverpool, L12 3HW
To erect single storey extension to side and rear following demolition of existing garage.
Type: Full | Council: Liverpool | Date: 2025-08-17
View full details - - 266b East Prescot Road, Liverpool, L14 7NH
To erect external glazed structure with associated cladding boundary
Status: Rejected | Type: Full | Council: Liverpool | Date: 2024-08-30
View full details - - 5 The Causeway, Liverpool, L12 3HH
Application for a certificate of proposed lawful development to erect single storey rear extension
Status: Rejected | Type: Outline | Council: Liverpool | Date: 2024-04-15
View full details - - 44 Thomas Lane, Liverpool, L14 5NX
To carry out tree works in a conservation area
Status: Permitted | Type: Trees | Council: Liverpool | Date: 2024-01-31
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A brief summary of Knotty Ash in Merseyside
Knotty Ash is a vibrant area in Liverpool, Merseyside, located within a Liverpool City Council Ward and historically part of Lancashire. With a population of 13,312 reported in the 2011 Census, the area is notable for its cultural heritage, including being the home of renowned comedian Sir Ken Dodd. For those researching planning applications in Knotty Ash, the community's rich history and ongoing development make it an intriguing area to explore.
There were no crimes reported in the immediate area during the most recent reporting period. This makes Knotty Ash a particularly low-crime area.
Knotty Ash 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.
For anyone interested in property development or monitoring local planning decisions, Knotty Ash 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 Knotty Ash
In the last 24 months, 43 planning applications were submitted near Knotty Ash. Of these, 40% were approved, with an average decision time of 56 days.
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 Knotty Ash.
The average decision time of 56 days is within the government's 8-week statutory target for minor applications, indicating an efficient planning department.
The most common application types near Knotty Ash were full planning applications (20), outline applications (7), tree works (6). Full planning applications account for 47% of all submissions, covering new builds, change of use, and works that go beyond permitted development rights.
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