Raby, Merseyside Planning Applications

Recent planning applications near Raby, Merseyside.

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About Raby

Raby is a quaint hamlet located in the Wirral district of Merseyside, England, situated on the picturesque Wirral Peninsula within the Clatterbridge Ward. Once a civil parish, Raby has been under the direct administration of Wirral Council since 1974 and falls within the parliamentary constituency of Wirral South, making it an area of interest for planning applications and local governance.

Population: 100

District: Wirral

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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: Birkenhead
• LSOA: Wirral 032C

Crime Statistics

0 crimes reported in 2026-02.

Flood Risk

No active flood warnings near Raby.

Keyword Scorecard

Planning constraint analysis based on the last 24 months of applications near Raby.

• 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 Raby based on the last 24 months of planning data.

Nearby Applications

2 planning applications found near Raby.

1. - Chicken Corner Farm Raby Mere Road, Raby, Wirral, CH63 4JQ
   Variation of condition 2 of planning permission APP/21/00920 for "Demolition and removal of existing commercial buildings and structures, retention of Chicken Corner Farm, and erection of 6 no. dwelli
   Status: Undecided | Type: Conditions | Council: Wirral | Date: 2023-06-30
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2. - Chicken Corner Farm Raby Mere Road, Raby, Wirral, CH63 4JQ
   Demolition and removal of existing commercial buildings and structures (Use Classes B1, B2, B8, D2 and Sui Generis) and the erection of six dwellings (Use Class C3) with alterations to existing vehicu
   Status: Undecided | Type: Full | Council: Wirral | Date: 2020-07-06
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A brief summary of Raby in Merseyside

Raby is a quaint hamlet located in the Wirral district of Merseyside, England, situated on the picturesque Wirral Peninsula within the Clatterbridge Ward. Once a civil parish, Raby has been under the direct administration of Wirral Council since 1974 and falls within the parliamentary constituency of Wirral South, making it an area of interest for planning applications and local governance. The settlement has a population of approximately 100. It sits within the Wirral district.

Property prices in Raby 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 Raby a particularly low-crime area.

Raby has 2 conservation areas within its boundaries: No data available for publication by HE, Thornton Hough. 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 Raby includes 1 Sites of Special Scientific Interest (SSSI): Dibbinsdale SSSI; 1 Ancient Woodland site. These designations may affect planning decisions, as proposals near protected sites require environmental impact assessment and may face additional restrictions.

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