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Planning in New Ferry

Approved
81%
21 of 24 decided
Decision time
about 8 weeks
on average

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

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About New Ferry

New Ferry is an urban area situated within the Metropolitan Borough of Wirral, Merseyside, on the Wirral Peninsula. Bordered by the River Mersey to the east and adjacent to Bebington, Bromborough, and Rock Ferry, it has evolved significantly since its development in the early nineteenth century. This rich historical context may be relevant for those looking into planning applications in the area.

Property prices in New Ferry show an average sale price of £275,095, based on 50 recent transactions recorded by HM Land Registry.

In terms of safety, there were no crimes reported in the immediate area during the most recent reporting period (May 2026). This makes New Ferry a particularly low-crime area, which is often reflected in its desirability and property values.

The area around New Ferry 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 Ferry 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 New Ferry, 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, 47 planning applications were submitted near New Ferry. Of these, 81% were approved, with an average decision time of 53 days.

The most common types were discharge of conditions (13), full planning applications (8), outline applications (4). 1 large-scale development was submitted during this period.

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 New Ferry?
In the last 24 months, 47 planning applications were submitted near New Ferry. The approval rate is 81%.
How long do planning decisions take near New Ferry?
The average planning decision time near New Ferry 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 New Ferry?
The planning approval rate near New Ferry is 81%. The national average across England and Wales is 87%.
What types of planning applications are most common near New Ferry?
The most common type of planning application near New Ferry is discharge of conditions, with 13 submissions in the last 24 months.
How can I track planning applications near New Ferry?
You can search and track planning applications near New Ferry on Planning Signal. Create a free account to save searches, watch specific applications, and receive email alerts when new plans are submitted nearby.