Upton, Merseyside Planning Applications
Recent planning applications near Upton, Merseyside.
Merseyside · England · settlement
About Upton
Upton is a vibrant village located in the northern part of the Wirral Peninsula, England, approximately 4 miles from both Birkenhead and the Dee Estuary, and just 2 miles from Liverpool Bay. As a ward of the Metropolitan Borough of Wirral, it boasts a population of 16,130 according to the 2011 census. Historically part of Cheshire, Upton's strategic position makes it a key area for planning applications within Merseyside.
Population: 16,130
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: Wallasey
- LSOA: Wirral 018E
Crime Statistics
139 crimes reported in 2026-02.
Crime Breakdown
- violent-crime: 61
- anti-social-behaviour: 20
- criminal-damage-arson: 13
- public-order: 9
- shoplifting: 9
- drugs: 8
- burglary: 7
- other-crime: 6
- other-theft: 4
- bicycle-theft: 2
Flood Risk
No active flood warnings near Upton.
Keyword Scorecard
Planning constraint analysis based on the last 24 months of applications near Upton.
- 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 Upton based on the last 24 months of planning data.
Nearby Applications
9 planning applications found near Upton.
- - 11 Meadway, Upton, Wirral, CH49 6JG
Single Storey Rear Extension & Pergola Structure
Type: Full | Council: Wirral | Date: 2026-02-27
View full details - - 31 South Drive, Upton, Wirral, CH49 6LA
Single storey front porch/garage extension
Type: Full | Council: Wirral | Date: 2026-02-25
View full details - - 1 Heath Drive, Upton, Wirral, CH49 6LE
Proposed single and two storey side extension, single storey front porch and garage remodel with associated hard and soft landscaping works.
Status: Conditions | Type: Full | Council: Wirral | Date: 2026-01-13
View full details - - 36 Mount Road, Upton, Wirral, CH49 6JB
Demolition of existing rear conservatory and erection of a two‑storey rear extension to a detached house
Type: Full | Council: Wirral | Date: 2026-01-12
View full details - - Five Oaks, 22 Mount Road, Upton, Wirral, CH49 6JB
Erection of 3 no. new build, 4 bedroom detached dormer bungalows with associated landscaping and boundary works
Status: Rejected | Type: Full | Council: Wirral | Date: 2025-09-23
View full details - - 1 Loretto Drive, Upton, Wirral, CH49 6LH
Single Storey Side Extension
Status: Conditions | Type: Full | Council: Wirral | Date: 2024-10-26
View full details - - Bainville, 6 Concordia Avenue, Upton, Wirral, CH49 6JD
Replacement garage that is less than 2.5m at the eaves and overall roof less than 4m and rebuild and relocation of existing wall.
Status: Conditions | Type: Full | Council: Wirral | Date: 2024-04-26
View full details - - Linden, 38 Mount Road, Upton, Wirral, CH49 6JB
Discharge of Condition 3 ( replacement tree planting ) of planning permission APPH /23/00673
Status: Permitted | Type: Conditions | Council: Wirral | Date: 2024-03-09
View full details - - 2 South Drive, Upton, Wirral, CH49 6LA
Erection of two semi-detached houses within the side garden of 2 South Drive
Status: Conditions | Type: Full | Council: Wirral | Date: 2023-12-27
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A brief summary of Upton in Merseyside
Upton is a vibrant village located in the northern part of the Wirral Peninsula, England, approximately 4 miles from both Birkenhead and the Dee Estuary, and just 2 miles from Liverpool Bay. As a ward of the Metropolitan Borough of Wirral, it boasts a population of 16,130 according to the 2011 census. Historically part of Cheshire, Upton's strategic position makes it a key area for planning applications within Merseyside. The settlement has a population of approximately 16,130. It sits within the Wirral district.
Property prices in Upton show an average sale price of £293,197, based on 50 recent transactions recorded by HM Land Registry.
The Upton area recorded 139 crimes in the most recent reporting period. As with any urban or suburban area, prospective residents may wish to review the detailed crime breakdown for further context.
Upton has one conservation area within its boundaries: Bidston Village. 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.
For anyone interested in property development or monitoring local planning decisions, Upton 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 Upton
In the last 24 months, 17 planning applications were submitted near Upton. 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 Upton.
The most common application types near Upton were full planning applications (13), discharge of conditions (2), outline applications (1). Full planning applications account for 76% of all submissions, covering new builds, change of use, and works that go beyond permitted development rights.
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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.