Speke, Merseyside Planning Applications
Recent planning applications near Speke, Merseyside.
Merseyside · England · settlement
About Speke
Speke is a suburb located eight miles southeast of Liverpool city centre in Merseyside, England. Positioned near the widest part of the River Mersey, it shares borders with Garston and Hunts Cross, and is in proximity to Halewood, Hale Village, and Widnes. To the south, Speke adjoins the rural area of Oglet, making it a key area for potential planning applications and developments.
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Area Information
- Admin district: Liverpool
- Parliamentary constituency: Liverpool Garston
- LSOA: Liverpool 058B
Crime Statistics
0 crimes reported in 2026-02.
Flood Risk
No active flood warnings near Speke.
Keyword Scorecard
Planning constraint analysis based on the last 24 months of applications near Speke.
- 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 Speke based on the last 24 months of planning data.
Nearby Applications
2 planning applications found near Speke.
- - Speke Police Station Ganworth Road, Liverpool, L24 2XG
To discharge conditions 5 (Travel Plan Coordinator) 6 (Travel Plan) 7 (Parking Layout) 8 (Cycle Parking) 9 (Accessible Bench) 10 (Noise Assessment) 11 (Bat Mitigation Plan) 12 (Biodiversity Enhancemen
Type: Conditions | Council: Liverpool | Date: 2026-03-16
View full details - - Speke Police Station Ganworth Road, Liverpool, L24 2XG
To display 1 no. externally illuminated fascia sign and 1 no. internally mounted sign following the removal of existing 3 no. freestanding signs.
Type: Advertising | Council: Liverpool | Date: 2026-02-03
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A brief summary of Speke in Merseyside
Speke is a suburb located eight miles southeast of Liverpool city centre in Merseyside, England. Positioned near the widest part of the River Mersey, it shares borders with Garston and Hunts Cross, and is in proximity to Halewood, Hale Village, and Widnes. To the south, Speke adjoins the rural area of Oglet, making it a key area for potential planning applications and developments.
There were no crimes reported in the immediate area during the most recent reporting period. This makes Speke a particularly low-crime area.
Speke 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.
Ecology & Nature Designations
The area around Speke includes 1 Sites of Special Scientific Interest (SSSI): Mersey Estuary SSSI; 1 Ancient Woodland site; 2 Special Protection Areas (SPA): Mersey Estuary; 2 Ramsar Wetland Sites: Mersey Estuary. These designations may affect planning decisions, as proposals near protected sites require environmental impact assessment and may face additional restrictions.
For anyone interested in property development or monitoring local planning decisions, Speke 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.
Planning Activity in Speke
In the last 24 months, 8 planning applications were submitted near Speke. Of these, 100% were approved, with an average decision time of 17 days.
This is notably above the national average of approximately 87%, suggesting a relatively permissive planning environment. Applicants near Speke may find that well-prepared applications have a strong chance of success.
The average decision time of 17 days is within the government's 8-week statutory target for minor applications, indicating an efficient planning department.
The most common application types near Speke were discharge of conditions (4), amendments (2), full planning applications (1).
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Related Planning Guides
- What Is Planning Permission in the UK? — Planning permission is the formal approval you need from your local council before making certain changes to a building or piece of land.
- What Is Permitted Development? — Permitted development rights allow certain building works and changes of use without the need to apply for planning permission.
- How Long Does Planning Permission Take? — Typical timelines for planning permission decisions in the UK, from submission to approval, and what can cause delays.