Upton, Merseyside Planning Applications
Recent planning applications near Upton, Merseyside.
Merseyside · England · settlement
Planning applications in Upton are administered by Wirral Metropolitan Borough Council. View the full Wirral Metropolitan Borough Council planning applications page for approval rates and decision timelines.
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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Area Information
- Admin district: Wirral
- Parliamentary constituency: Wirral West
- LSOA: Wirral 023E
Crime Statistics
0 crimes reported in 2026-05.
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
226 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 - - 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
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 - - 11 Mount Road, Upton, Wirral, CH49 6JA
Rear, single story flat roof extension for the purpose of kitchen, utility and W/C. The extension will be constructed from blockwork and then rendered in a silicone based render. The roof will be flat
Status: Permitted | Type: Outline | Council: Wirral | Date: 2025-12-23
View full details - - 148 Ford Road, Upton, Wirral, CH49 0TQ
Change of use of 148b to single flat. Change of use of 148 Ford Road first and second floors to 4 No flats. Flat already present to first floor. No change to shops at ground floor. New rear external m
Type: Full | Council: Wirral | Date: 2025-12-01
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 - - 112 Ford Road, Upton, Wirral, CH49 0TQ
Conversion from Class E office to ground floor retail use and upper floors a two bedroom flat. Installation of external rear staircase and internal and external works.
Type: Full | Council: Wirral | Date: 2025-07-07
View full details - - 4 Green Mount, Upton, Wirral, CH49 6NR
Demolition of existing summerhouse (attached to garage) to make way for extension to garage.
Status: Conditions | Type: Full | Council: Wirral | Date: 2025-03-25
View full details - - 108 Ford Road, Upton, Wirral, CH49 0TQ
Proposed change of use to deli and wine bar (Class E(b)). New shopfront and shutters to front elevation. New roof terraces to the front and rear of the property with first floor door openings for acce
Type: Full | Council: Wirral | Date: 2025-02-18
View full details - - 26 Ford Road, Upton, Wirral, CH49 0TF
Single-storey detached dwellinghouse with single-storey detached outbuilding, and associated amenity space and parking
Status: Rejected | Type: Full | Council: Wirral | Date: 2024-12-23
View full details - - 32 Ford Road, Upton, Wirral, CH49 0TF
(Revised Plans and description) Erection of new reception extension following demolition of existing conservatory. Relocation and construction of a new disabled access ramp and front steps. Insertio
Status: Conditions | Type: Full | Council: Wirral | Date: 2024-12-04
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 - - 3 Concordia Avenue, Upton, Wirral, CH49 6JD
Retrospective application for use of an existing single storey timber log cabin in the rear garden of 3 Concordia Avenue, as a place of work by a self employed Barber. Off-road parking available for 2
Status: Conditions | Type: Full | Council: Wirral | Date: 2024-09-03
View full details - - 30 Ford Road, Upton, Wirral, CH49 0TF
Demolition of existing house at 30 Ford Road to enable the proposed construction of x8 3-bedroom dwellings, including creation of driveway for access.
Status: Rejected | Type: Full | Council: Wirral | Date: 2024-08-29
View full details - - 38 Manor Drive, Upton, Wirral, CH49 6JF
Single storey rear extension with lean to roof with skylights and patio door. All materials to match existing. To fucntion as an extended family/kitchen space.
Status: Conditions | Type: Full | Council: Wirral | Date: 2024-08-19
View full details - - 8 West Drive, Upton, Wirral, CH49 6JX
Erection of a two-storey side/front extension and internal remodelling
Status: Conditions | Type: Full | Council: Wirral | Date: 2024-07-06
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
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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.
There were no crimes reported in the immediate area during the most recent reporting period. This makes Upton a particularly low-crime area.
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, 45 planning applications were submitted near Upton. Of these, 63% 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 (33), outline applications (6), listed building and heritage (2). Full planning applications account for 73% of all submissions, covering new builds, change of use, and works that go beyond permitted development rights.
2 planning appeals were lodged, of which 1 was allowed and 1 was dismissed (50% success rate). This relatively high appeal success rate suggests that the local authority may be refusing some applications that the Planning Inspectorate considers acceptable.
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