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Planning in Lower Bebington

Approved
94%
31 of 31 decided
Decision time
about 8 weeks
on average

Applications within 1 km of the centre of Lower Bebington in the last 24 months, from Wirral Metropolitan Borough Council's planning register.

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Around Lower Bebington

Postcode districts

CH63 97 applications in the last 12 monthsCH62 118 applications in the last 12 months

Applications in each district in the last 12 months.

Planning authority: Wirral Metropolitan Borough Council

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About Lower Bebington

Lower Bebington, located in the Metropolitan Borough of Wirral, Merseyside, is a town steeped in history, originally part of Cheshire. Situated just 5 miles (8 km) south of Liverpool and along the eastern side of the Wirral Peninsula, it is in proximity to key towns such as Birkenhead and Wallasey to the north-northwest, and Heswall to the west-southwest, making it a strategic location for potential planning applications.

Property prices in Lower Bebington show an average sale price of £275,095, based on 50 recent transactions recorded by HM Land Registry. There are currently no active flood warnings for the Lower Bebington 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 Lower Bebington a particularly low-crime area, which is often reflected in its desirability and property values.

The area around Lower Bebington has 8 nature designations nearby, which may affect how planning applications are assessed.

For anyone interested in property development or monitoring local planning decisions, Lower Bebington 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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To comment on or object to a planning application near Lower Bebington, 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, 59 planning applications were submitted near Lower Bebington. Of these, 94% were approved, with an average decision time of 53 days.

The most common types were full planning applications (14), outline applications (6), listed building and heritage (3).

Common questions

How many planning applications have been submitted near Lower Bebington?
In the last 24 months, 59 planning applications were submitted near Lower Bebington. The approval rate is 94%.
How long do planning decisions take near Lower Bebington?
The average planning decision time near Lower Bebington is 53 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 Lower Bebington?
The planning approval rate near Lower Bebington is 94%. The national average across England and Wales is 87%.
What types of planning applications are most common near Lower Bebington?
The most common type of planning application near Lower Bebington is full planning applications, with 14 submissions in the last 24 months.
How can I track planning applications near Lower Bebington?
You can search and track planning applications near Lower Bebington on Planning Signal. Create a free account to save searches, watch specific applications, and receive email alerts when new plans are submitted nearby.