Search Oxton planning applications

32 applications received or decided in the last 12 months · within 1 km of the centre of Oxton · updated daily · Wirral Metropolitan Borough Council

Only 9 applications in the last 90 days, so this shows the last 12 months.

Showing 1 to 5 of 32 · received or decided in the last 12 months

17 Kingsmead Road North, Oxton, Prenton, Wirral, CH43 6TBAwaiting decisionSingle Storey Side ExtensionReceived week of 5 Oct 2026APPH/26/01435
RENAULT WIRRAL LTD, 474 Woodchurch Road, Prenton, Wirral, CH43 0SEAwaiting decisionVariation of condition 2 APP/87/06965 to vary the operational hours condition to align the site with standard business operational requirements and customer demand. Extended showroom and workshop hours to operate from 08:00 to 20:00 Monday...Received week of 21 Sep 2026RVC/26/01391
THE JAYS, 54 Noctorum Lane, Noctorum, Prenton, Wirral, CH43 9UBAwaiting decisionTwo-storey front extension, conversion of existing store to habitable accommodation, and rendering of all external elevations.HouseholderReceived week of 21 Sep 2026APPH/26/01254
26 Budworth Road, Oxton, Prenton, Wirral, CH43 9TWAwaiting decisionFirst-floor extensionHouseholderReceived week of 14 Sep 2026APPH/26/01308
32 Lorne Road, Oxton, Prenton, Wirral, CH43 2JNAwaiting decisionSingle storey ground floor rear full-width extension. Existing lower patio raised to align with upper patio.HouseholderReceived week of 14 Sep 2026APPH/26/01323

Planning in Oxton

Approved: 71%; 35 of 47 decided
Decision time: about 6 weeks; on average

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

Decided by Wirral Metropolitan Borough CouncilCouncil page

Around Oxton

Postcode districts

CH43 91 applications in the last 12 monthsCH45 73 applications in the last 12 months

Applications in each district in the last 12 months.

Nearby towns and villages

Planning authority: Wirral Metropolitan Borough Council

For home projects and trades

Builders and trades: get new Oxton jobs that match your work. See Leads

Application types: Rear extensionsLoft conversionsHouseholder applicationsTree works & TPOListed building consentChange of useAnnexes & granny flatsSolar panelsBarn conversionsBasement extensions

About Oxton

Oxton is a suburb of Birkenhead in Merseyside, England, and serves as a ward within the Metropolitan Borough of Wirral. Originally an independent village, Oxton became part of the Municipal Borough of Birkenhead in 1877 and was previously included in the County Borough of Birkenhead before the local government reorganisation in 1974. This historical context is essential for understanding current planning applications and developments in the area. The settlement has a population of approximately 14,232. It sits within the Wirral district.

Property prices in Oxton show an average sale price of £275,804, based on 50 recent transactions recorded by HM Land Registry. There are currently no active flood warnings for the Oxton 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 (February 2026). This makes Oxton a particularly low-crime area, which is often reflected in its desirability and property values.

For anyone interested in property development or monitoring local planning decisions, Oxton 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.

Contains HM Land Registry data © Crown copyright and database right 2026. This data is licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0.

To comment on or object to a planning application near Oxton, 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, 65 planning applications were submitted near Oxton. Of these, 71% were approved, with an average decision time of 42 days.

The most common types were full planning applications (22), outline applications (7), discharge of conditions (7).

1 planning appeal was lodged, of which 1 was allowed and 0 were dismissed (100% success rate).

Common questions

How many planning applications have been submitted near Oxton?

In the last 24 months, 65 planning applications were submitted near Oxton. The approval rate is 71%.

How long do planning decisions take near Oxton?

The average planning decision time near Oxton is 42 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 Oxton?

The planning approval rate near Oxton is 71%. The national average across England and Wales is 87%.

What types of planning applications are most common near Oxton?

The most common type of planning application near Oxton is full planning applications, with 22 submissions in the last 24 months.

How can I track planning applications near Oxton?

You can search and track planning applications near Oxton on Planning Signal. Create a free account to save searches, watch specific applications, and receive email alerts when new plans are submitted nearby.