Spital, Merseyside Planning Applications
Recent planning applications near Spital, Merseyside.
Merseyside · England · settlement
About Spital
Spital is a village situated in the Metropolitan Borough of Wirral, Merseyside, England, positioned centrally on the Wirral Peninsula. It predominantly falls within the boundaries of Bebington, while its northwestern edge marks the northern limit of Bromborough, making it a key area for potential planning applications and developments in this region.
Population: 4,190
District: Wirral
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Area Information
- Admin district: Wirral
- Parliamentary constituency: Ellesmere Port and Bromborough
- LSOA: Wirral 036B
Crime Statistics
0 crimes reported in 2026-02.
Flood Risk
No active flood warnings near Spital.
Keyword Scorecard
Planning constraint analysis based on the last 24 months of applications near Spital.
- 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 Spital based on the last 24 months of planning data.
Nearby Applications
4 planning applications found near Spital.
- - 16 Mill Road, Bromborough, Wirral, CH62 2BH
Single storey flat- roofed rear extension with parapet wall and external alterations to existing dwelling.
Type: Full | Council: Wirral | Date: 2026-03-16
View full details - - 22 The Glen, Bromborough, Wirral, CH63 9AL
Single storey garden room to rear of property
Type: Outline | Council: Wirral | Date: 2026-02-04
View full details - - Merseyside Fire And Rescue Service, Bromborough Community Fire Station Dock Road South, Bromborough, Wallasey, Wirral, CH62 4SQ
Demolition of the existing brick training tower and installation of a new modern steel training tower
Type: Full | Council: Wirral | Date: 2026-01-29
View full details - - 96 Spital Road, Bromborough, Wirral, CH62 2AL
Lawful Development Certificate for use of the dwelling as a residential Children's Care Home
Status: Permitted | Type: Outline | Council: Wirral | Date: 2023-11-04
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A brief summary of Spital in Merseyside
Spital is a village situated in the Metropolitan Borough of Wirral, Merseyside, England, positioned centrally on the Wirral Peninsula. It predominantly falls within the boundaries of Bebington, while its northwestern edge marks the northern limit of Bromborough, making it a key area for potential planning applications and developments in this region. The settlement has a population of approximately 4,190. It sits within the Wirral district.
There were no crimes reported in the immediate area during the most recent reporting period. This makes Spital a particularly low-crime area.
Spital has 4 conservation areas within its boundaries: Lower Bebington, Bromborough Village, Port Sunlight, Bromborough Pool. 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 Spital includes 2 Sites of Special Scientific Interest (SSSI): Dibbinsdale SSSI, New Ferry SSSI; 7 Ancient Woodland sites; 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, Spital 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 Spital
In the last 24 months, 17 planning applications were submitted near Spital. Of these, 100% were approved.
This is notably above the national average of approximately 87%, suggesting a relatively permissive planning environment. Applicants near Spital may find that well-prepared applications have a strong chance of success.
The most common application types near Spital were full planning applications (8), listed building and heritage (3), discharge of conditions (3). Full planning applications account for 47% of all submissions, covering new builds, change of use, and works that go beyond permitted development rights.
Nearby Towns
Explore planning applications in nearby areas:
- Bromborough planning applications
- Bromborough Pool planning applications
- Lower Bebington planning applications
- Bebington planning applications
- Poulton planning applications
- Port Sunlight planning applications
- New Ferry planning applications
- Brookhurst planning applications
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.