Search Port Sunlight planning applications

21 applications received or decided in the last 90 days · within 1 km of the centre of Port Sunlight · updated daily · Wirral Metropolitan Borough Council

Showing 1 to 5 of 21 · received or decided in the last 90 days

Land To The Rear (West) Of 26 Bromborough Road, Bebington, Wirral, CH63 7RFAwaiting decisionApplication to discharge Conditions, 3, 4, 7, 10 & 11 of planning permission ref: APP/24/01182Received week of 26 Oct 2026DIS/26/01243
Brackenwood Pre School, BRACKENWOOD INFANT SCHOOL Pulford Road, Bebington, Wirral, CH63 2HNAwaiting decisionApplication for planning permission on a retrospective basis for the erection of a single storey timber Pod classroom with external rampsReceived week of 26 Oct 2026DPP3/26/01432
CAR PARK Woodhead Street, New Ferry, Wirral, CH62 5ERAwaiting decisionDischarge of conditions 6 (Boundary Treatments) and 11 (Sustainable Drainage Strategy) of consent APP/23/01878 (Erection of 43 new Dwellings with associated new roads and amenity spaces (100% Affordable Housing))Received week of 19 Oct 2026DIS/26/01538
35 Boundary Road, Port Sunlight, Wirral, CH62 5ERAwaiting decisionReplace the front door to match the original doorListed Building ConsentReceived week of 19 Oct 2026LBC/26/01395
25 Bolton Road East, New Ferry, Wirral, CH62 4RUAwaiting decisionChange of use from Dwellinghouse to a Children’s HomeLawful Development Certificate ProposedReceived week of 12 Oct 2026LDP/26/01492

Planning in Port Sunlight

Approved: 89%; 32 of 33 decided
Decision time: about 10 weeks; on average

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

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Around Port Sunlight

Postcode districts

CH62 118 applications in the last 12 monthsCH63 97 applications in the last 12 months

Applications in each district in the last 12 months.

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Planning authority: Wirral Metropolitan Borough Council

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About Port Sunlight

Port Sunlight is a historic model village situated in the Metropolitan Borough of Wirral, Merseyside, England, nestled between Lower Bebington and New Ferry on the Wirral Peninsula. Established by Lever Brothers in 1888 to house employees of its soap factory, the village reflects the company's commitment to worker welfare. Its name is inspired by Lever Brothers' well-known cleaning product, Sunlight, making it a site of interest for planning applications related to heritage and community development.

Property prices in Port Sunlight 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 Port Sunlight 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 Port Sunlight a particularly low-crime area, which is often reflected in its desirability and property values.

The area around Port Sunlight has 5 nature designations nearby, which may affect how planning applications are assessed.

For anyone interested in property development or monitoring local planning decisions, Port Sunlight 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 Port Sunlight, 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, 70 planning applications were submitted near Port Sunlight. Of these, 89% were approved, with an average decision time of 69 days.

The most common types were full planning applications (15), discharge of conditions (9), outline applications (8). 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 Port Sunlight?

In the last 24 months, 70 planning applications were submitted near Port Sunlight. The approval rate is 89%.

How long do planning decisions take near Port Sunlight?

The average planning decision time near Port Sunlight is 69 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 Port Sunlight?

The planning approval rate near Port Sunlight is 89%. The national average across England and Wales is 87%.

What types of planning applications are most common near Port Sunlight?

The most common type of planning application near Port Sunlight is full planning applications, with 15 submissions in the last 24 months.

How can I track planning applications near Port Sunlight?

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