What is the planning approval rate near Thurstaston?

The planning approval rate near Thurstaston is 50%. The national average across England and Wales is approximately 87%.

What types of planning applications are most common near Thurstaston?

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

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Thurstaston, Merseyside Planning Applications

Recent planning applications near Thurstaston, Merseyside.

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About Thurstaston

Thurstaston is a picturesque village located in the Wirral district of Merseyside, England, on the scenic Wirral Peninsula. It falls within the West Kirby and Thurstaston Ward and the parliamentary constituency of Wirral West. The village is conveniently situated along the A540 road, linking Heswall and Caldy, and extends down Station Road towards the Wirral Way and the River Dee estuary, making it a notable area for planning applications.

Population: 160

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: Wirral West
LSOA: Wirral 034B

Crime Statistics

5 crimes reported in 2026-02.

Crime Breakdown

violent-crime: 3
burglary: 1
public-order: 1

Flood Risk

No active flood warnings near Thurstaston.

Keyword Scorecard

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

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 Thurstaston based on the last 24 months of planning data.

Nearby Applications

4 planning applications found near Thurstaston.

- Dawpool C E Primary School School Lane, Thurstaston, Wirral, CH61 0HH
Discharge of conditions 4 (BNG Plan), 8 (soft landscaping) and 10 (bat and bird boxes) of application APP/25/00191
Type: Conditions | Council: Wirral | Date: 2026-01-12
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- St Bartholomew's Church Church Lane, Thurstaston, Wirral, CH61 0HW
Installation of non-illuminated aluminium noticeboard in association with the Church mounted onto posts.
Status: Conditions | Type: Advertising | Council: Wirral | Date: 2025-10-26
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- 4, Dawpool Cottages Telegraph Road, Caldy, Wirral, CH48 1PD
Erection of first floor rear extension and demolition of existing garage and construction of detached two storey annexe extension
Type: Full | Council: Wirral | Date: 2024-07-14
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- East Warren Lodge Telegraph Road, Thurstaston, Wirral, CH61 0HJ
Non-Material Amendment to planning permission (ref: APP/21/02376) for “Proposed re-ordering of existing ground floor within the lodge including a covered external loggia and proposed detached garden b
Status: Permitted | Type: Amendment | Council: Wirral | Date: 2023-08-23
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A brief summary of Thurstaston in Merseyside

Property prices in Thurstaston show an average sale price of £293,197, based on 50 recent transactions recorded by HM Land Registry.

Neighbourhood safety in Thurstaston is generally good, with just 5 crimes reported in the most recent period.

Thurstaston has 2 conservation areas within its boundaries: Caldy, Thustaston. 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 Thurstaston includes 4 Sites of Special Scientific Interest (SSSI): Dee Cliffs SSSI, The Dungeon SSSI, Dee Estuary SSSI and 1 more; 1 Special Areas of Conservation (SAC): Dee Estuary; 1 Special Protection Areas (SPA): The Dee Estuary; 1 Ramsar Wetland Sites: The Dee Estuary. These designations may affect planning decisions, as proposals near protected sites require environmental impact assessment and may face additional restrictions.

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Planning Activity in Thurstaston

In the last 24 months, 12 planning applications were submitted near Thurstaston. Of these, 50% were approved.

This is below the national average of approximately 87%, which may reflect stricter local policies, sensitivity of the area, or higher levels of speculative applications. Pre-application advice is particularly worthwhile near Thurstaston.

The most common application types near Thurstaston were full planning applications (6), discharge of conditions (4), outline applications (1). Full planning applications account for 50% of all submissions, covering new builds, change of use, and works that go beyond permitted development rights.

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