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Planning in New Brighton

Approved
74%
31 of 40 decided
Decision time
about 17 weeks
on average

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

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About New Brighton

New Brighton is a vibrant seaside resort and suburb of Wallasey in the Metropolitan Borough of Wirral, Merseyside. Situated at the northeastern tip of the Wirral peninsula, it boasts picturesque sandy beaches along the Irish Sea and the mouth of the Mersey, complemented by the UK's longest promenade, making it an appealing area for potential planning applications and developments. The settlement has a population of approximately 15,149. It sits within the Wirral district.

The area around New Brighton has 6 nature designations nearby, which may affect how planning applications are assessed.

For anyone interested in property development or monitoring local planning decisions, New Brighton 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. Further local information can be found on the community website at http://www.visitnewbrighton.com/.

To comment on or object to a planning application near New Brighton, 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, 68 planning applications were submitted near New Brighton. Of these, 74% were approved, with an average decision time of 122 days.

The most common types were full planning applications (31), outline applications (9), amendments (4).

3 planning appeals were lodged, of which 1 was allowed and 2 were dismissed (33% success rate).

Common questions

How many planning applications have been submitted near New Brighton?
In the last 24 months, 68 planning applications were submitted near New Brighton. The approval rate is 74%.
How long do planning decisions take near New Brighton?
The average planning decision time near New Brighton is 122 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 New Brighton?
The planning approval rate near New Brighton is 74%. The national average across England and Wales is 87%.
What types of planning applications are most common near New Brighton?
The most common type of planning application near New Brighton is full planning applications, with 31 submissions in the last 24 months.
How can I track planning applications near New Brighton?
You can search and track planning applications near New Brighton on Planning Signal. Create a free account to save searches, watch specific applications, and receive email alerts when new plans are submitted nearby.