How long do planning decisions take near Roby?

The average planning decision time near Roby is 58 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 Roby?

The planning approval rate near Roby is 100%. The national average across England and Wales is approximately 87%.

What types of planning applications are most common near Roby?

The most common type of planning application near Roby is outline applications, with 6 submissions in the last 24 months.

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Roby, Merseyside Planning Applications

Recent planning applications near Roby, Merseyside.

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About Roby

Roby is a village and electoral ward located in the Metropolitan Borough of Knowsley, Merseyside, England. As a part of the larger Huyton-with-Roby area, it serves primarily as a suburban extension for the nearby City of Liverpool. According to the 2021 Census, Roby has a population of 9,353, making it a relevant consideration for those researching planning applications in the region.

Population: 7,254

District: Knowsley

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Area Information

Admin district: Knowsley
Parliamentary constituency: Knowsley
LSOA: Knowsley 016C

Crime Statistics

0 crimes reported in 2026-02.

Flood Risk

No active flood warnings near Roby.

Keyword Scorecard

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

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 Roby based on the last 24 months of planning data.

Nearby Applications

8 planning applications found near Roby.

- St Helenas Residential Home 6 Roby Road Roby Knowsley L36 4HE
FELLING OF 2 NO. SYCAMORE TREES (T3 AND T4)
Status: Undecided | Type: Trees | Council: Knowsley | Date: 2026-03-20
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- 31 Rupert Road Roby Knowsley L36 9TA
CERTIFICATE OF LAWFUL DEVELOPMENT FOR A PROPOSED SINGLE STOREY REAR EXTENSION; FOLLOWING THE DEMOLITION OF EXISTING REAR EXTENSION AND CONSERVATORY.
Status: Undecided | Type: Outline | Council: Knowsley | Date: 2026-03-20
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- Huyton Resource Centre Tarbock Road Huyton Knowsley L36 5XW
PRIOR NOTIFICATION FOR DEMOLITION OF BUILDING
Status: Permitted | Type: Other | Council: Knowsley | Date: 2025-02-05
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- 43 Springwell Avenue Roby Knowsley L36 9AB
PRIOR APPROVAL FOR THE ERECTION OF A SINGLE STOREY REAR EXTENSION MAXIMUM DEPTH FROM ORIGINAL REAR WALL: 3.90 METRES MAXIMUM HEIGHT: 3.80 METRES HEIGHT OF EAVES: 2.60 METRES
Status: Permitted | Type: Outline | Council: Knowsley | Date: 2024-10-02
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- Whitegates Estate Agents 1 Tarbock Road Huyton Knowsley L36 5YB
RENDER TO GROUND FLOOR AND YARD WALL OF EXISTING COMMERCIAL UNIT WITH ERECTION OF 1.1 M HIGH RAILINGS ON TOP OF EXISTING BOUNDARY WALL
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: Knowsley | Date: 2024-05-24
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- Roby Road / Archway Road Roundabout And Adjacent To The Crofters Public House Roby Knowsley
THE INSTALLATION OF A NEW 20M STREETPOLE ALONG WITH 6NO. ANTENNAS, 1NO. 300MM DISH AND 3NO. GROUND-BASED CABINETS; PLUS ANCILLARY DEVELOPMENT THERETO.
Status: Permitted | Type: Telecoms | Council: Knowsley | Date: 2024-05-17
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- 60 Roby Road Roby Knowsley L36 4HF
REMEDIAL WORK TO 1NO. TREE
Status: Undecided | Type: Trees | Council: Knowsley | Date: 2023-08-16
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- 1 Turnberry Close Roby Knowsley L36 4QQ
ERECTION OF A SINGLE STOREY REAR EXTENSION MAXIMUM DEPTH FROM ORIGINAL REAR WALL: 4.05 METRES MAXIMUM HEIGHT: 3.15 METRES HEIGHT OF EAVES: 2.85 METRES
Status: Permitted | Type: Outline | Council: Knowsley | Date: 2023-07-20
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A brief summary of Roby in Merseyside

There were no crimes reported in the immediate area during the most recent reporting period. This makes Roby a particularly low-crime area.

Roby has one conservation area within its boundaries: No data available for publication by HE. Planning applications within or near this conservation area 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.

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Planning Activity in Roby

In the last 24 months, 16 planning applications were submitted near Roby. Of these, 100% were approved, with an average decision time of 58 days.

This is notably above the national average of approximately 87%, suggesting a relatively permissive planning environment. Applicants near Roby may find that well-prepared applications have a strong chance of success.

At 58 days on average, decisions near Roby slightly exceed the 8-week statutory target for minor applications, though this is common across many councils.

The most common application types near Roby were outline applications (6), tree works (3), full planning applications (2).

In terms of development scale, 1 medium-scale application, 15 smaller schemes were submitted.

5 planning appeals were lodged, of which 2 were allowed and 3 were dismissed (40% success rate).

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