Meols, Merseyside Planning Applications
Recent planning applications near Meols, Merseyside.
Merseyside · England · settlement
About Meols
Meols is a suburban area located in the Metropolitan Borough of Wirral, Merseyside, on the north coast of the Wirral Peninsula. It adjoins the town of Hoylake to the west and has been part of the Metropolitan Borough since its establishment on 1 April 1974, following its previous affiliation with Cheshire. This vibrant community may present various opportunities and considerations for planning applications in the region.
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Town Insights
Property Prices
Average property sale price: £293,197 (based on 50 recent transactions from HM Land Registry).
Area Information
- Admin district: Wirral
- Parliamentary constituency: Wirral West
- LSOA: Wirral 014E
Crime Statistics
0 crimes reported in 2026-02.
Flood Risk
No active flood warnings near Meols.
Keyword Scorecard
Planning constraint analysis based on the last 24 months of applications near Meols.
- 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 Meols based on the last 24 months of planning data.
Nearby Applications
236 planning applications found near Meols.
- - 4 Meols Parade, Hoylake, Wirral, CH47 3AH
Discharge of conditions 4 (Surface and Foul Water Drainage Scheme), 5 (Construction Management Plan), 6 (Invasive Species Method Statement), 7 (Habitat Management and Monitoring Plan), 8 (Biodiversity
Type: Conditions | Council: Wirral | Date: 2026-03-03
View full details - - 12 Frankby Road, Meols, Wirral, CH47 0NB
Demolition of Existing Rear Conservatory and Attached Side Garage & Construction of Single Storey Rear Extension and Double Storey Side Extension & New Porch Canopy To Main Entrance. New external rend
Type: Full | Council: Wirral | Date: 2026-01-16
View full details - - 10 Egbert Road, Meols, Wirral, CH47 5AJ
Demolition of existing garage and erection of single storey side and rear wrap around extension.
Status: Conditions | Type: Full | Council: Wirral | Date: 2025-12-04
View full details - - 122 Market Street, Hoylake, Wirral, CH47 3BH
Demolition of existing outbuilding and construction of detached dwelling including parking and amenity space on land to the rear of 122 Market Street Hoylake
Status: Rejected | Type: Outline | Council: Wirral | Date: 2025-11-24
View full details - - Kingsmead School Bertram Drive, Meols, Wirral, CH47 0LL
Temporary use of an existing building and associated land for commercial film-making purposes, and the provision during the filming period of temporary structures, works, plant or machinery required i
Status: Permitted | Type: Outline | Council: Wirral | Date: 2025-10-06
View full details - - Hoylake Library Market Street , Hoylake , Wirral, CH47 5AA
Installation of three air conditioning condenser units and ducting to roof of rear wing [retrospective]
Status: Conditions | Type: Full | Council: Wirral | Date: 2025-07-28
View full details - - Kingsmead Swimming Pool Carlton Lane, Hoylake, Wirral, CH47 0LL
Following an application to Change of use of the building and land from a former Kingsmead Private School swimming pool, annexe buildings and teaching rooms (Use Class F1) to a new leisure and wellnes
Type: Full | Council: Wirral | Date: 2025-07-18
View full details - - 3 Hoyle Road, Hoylake, Wirral, CH47 3AG
Single Storey rear extension to the original footprint, with a monopitch roof.
Status: Permitted | Type: Outline | Council: Wirral | Date: 2025-06-18
View full details - - Kingsmead Swimming Pool Carlton Lane, Hoylake, Wirral, CH47 0LL
Change of use of the building and land from a former Kingsmead Private School swimming pool, annexe buildings and teaching rooms (Use Class F1) to a new leisure and wellness facility with a mixed use
Type: Full | Council: Wirral | Date: 2025-06-09
View full details - - 6a Hadfield Avenue, Hoylake, Wirral, CH47 3DJ
Front single story extension to provide dining room and free up existing dining room to be a bedroom
Status: Conditions | Type: Full | Council: Wirral | Date: 2025-05-21
View full details - - 49 Sandringham Avenue, Hoylake, Wirral, CH47 3BY
Loft conversion and roof alterations to include, full length side dormer, rooflights, and gable windows to the front and rear of the dwelling, with the relocation of main entrance door from side to fr
Status: Permitted | Type: Outline | Council: Wirral | Date: 2025-04-01
View full details - - 15 Foxfield Road, Meols, Wirral, CH47 0NJ
Single storey side extension and loft conversion with rear dormer
Type: Outline | Council: Wirral | Date: 2025-03-18
View full details - - Hoylake Library Market Street , Hoylake , Wirral, CH47 5AA
To vary condition 2 attached to planning permission APP/24/00488 (Change of use from former library (Use Class F1) to gymnasium (Use Class E), external alterations to rear, removal of car park barrier
Status: Conditions | Type: Conditions | Council: Wirral | Date: 2025-03-04
View full details - - 8 Saxon Road, Hoylake, Wirral, CH47 3AE
ERECTION OF SINGLE STOREY SIDE AND REAR EXTENSION
Type: Full | Council: Wirral | Date: 2025-02-11
View full details - - 3 Hoyle Road, Hoylake, Wirral, CH47 3AG
Proposed single storey rear extension
Type: Full | Council: Wirral | Date: 2025-02-10
View full details - - 15 Deneshey Road, Hoylake, Wirral, CH47 3AA
Installation of a dormer window to the rear roof slope.
Status: Permitted | Type: Outline | Council: Wirral | Date: 2025-01-11
View full details - - 49 Sandringham Avenue, Hoylake, Wirral, CH47 3BY
Side dormer extension. Door access to be moved from side elevation to front elevation.
Status: Rejected | Type: Outline | Council: Wirral | Date: 2025-01-10
View full details - - 20 Deneshey Road, Hoylake, Wirral, CH47 3AD
Retrospective consent for a garden lodge
Status: Conditions | Type: Full | Council: Wirral | Date: 2024-11-11
View full details - - 15 Foxfield Road, Meols, Wirral, CH47 0NJ
Ground floor side extension with lean to roof, loft conversion increasing ridge height alongside hip to gable alteration, and installation of two side dormers with pitched roofs (Amended from original
Status: Rejected | Type: Full | Council: Wirral | Date: 2024-09-22
View full details - - 24 Sandringham Avenue, Hoylake, Wirral, CH47 3BZ
Rear single story extension projecting to 3.5m past rear elevation. Render walls to match existing and brown clay roof tiles to match existing.
Status: Conditions | Type: Full | Council: Wirral | Date: 2024-09-06
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A brief summary of Meols in Merseyside
Meols is a suburban area located in the Metropolitan Borough of Wirral, Merseyside, on the north coast of the Wirral Peninsula. It adjoins the town of Hoylake to the west and has been part of the Metropolitan Borough since its establishment on 1 April 1974, following its previous affiliation with Cheshire. This vibrant community may present various opportunities and considerations for planning applications in the region.
Property prices in Meols show an average sale price of £293,197, based on 50 recent transactions recorded by HM Land Registry.
There were no crimes reported in the immediate area during the most recent reporting period. This makes Meols a particularly low-crime area.
Meols has 2 conservation areas within its boundaries: The King's Gap, Meols Drive. Planning applications within or near these conservation areas 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.
Ecology & Nature Designations
The area around Meols includes 1 Sites of Special Scientific Interest (SSSI): North Wirral Foreshore SSSI; 1 Special Areas of Conservation (SAC): Dee Estuary; 2 Special Protection Areas (SPA): Liverpool Bay, Mersey Narrows & North Wirral Foreshore; 1 Ramsar Wetland Sites: Mersey Narrows & North Wirral Foreshore. These designations may affect planning decisions, as proposals near protected sites require environmental impact assessment and may face additional restrictions.
For anyone interested in property development or monitoring local planning decisions, Meols 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 Meols
In the last 24 months, 78 planning applications were submitted near Meols. Of these, 58% were approved.
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 Meols.
The most common application types near Meols were full planning applications (43), outline applications (26), discharge of conditions (7). Full planning applications account for 55% of all submissions, covering new builds, change of use, and works that go beyond permitted development rights.
9 planning appeals were lodged, of which 0 were allowed and 9 were dismissed (0% success rate). This low success rate indicates that the council's refusal decisions are generally upheld by the Planning Inspectorate.
Application Outcomes
- Approved: 18 applications
- Refused: 11 applications
- Withdrawn: 2 applications
- Awaiting decision: 47 applications
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Related Planning Guides
- What Is Planning Permission in the UK? — Planning permission is the formal approval you need from your local council before making certain changes to a building or piece of land.
- What Is Permitted Development? — Permitted development rights allow certain building works and changes of use without the need to apply for planning permission.
- How Long Does Planning Permission Take? — Typical timelines for planning permission decisions in the UK, from submission to approval, and what can cause delays.