What is the planning approval rate near Wallasey?

The planning approval rate near Wallasey is 56%. The national average across England and Wales is approximately 87%.

What types of planning applications are most common near Wallasey?

The most common type of planning application near Wallasey is full planning applications, with 21 submissions in the last 24 months.

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Wallasey, Merseyside Planning Applications

Recent planning applications near Wallasey, Merseyside.

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About Wallasey

Wallasey is a town situated in the Metropolitan Borough of Wirral, Merseyside, at the mouth of the River Mersey, on the north-eastern edge of the Wirral Peninsula. Historically part of Cheshire, it became part of Merseyside in 1974. As of the 2021 Census, Wallasey has a population of 85,610, indicating a vibrant community that may be relevant for those researching planning applications in the area.

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Town Insights

Property Prices

Average property sale price: £187,115 (based on 50 recent transactions from HM Land Registry).

Area Information

Admin district: Wirral
Parliamentary constituency: Wallasey
LSOA: Wirral 001C

Crime Statistics

263 crimes reported in 2026-02.

Crime Breakdown

violent-crime: 130
anti-social-behaviour: 38
criminal-damage-arson: 22
public-order: 20
shoplifting: 16
other-theft: 12
drugs: 9
vehicle-crime: 6
burglary: 4
possession-of-weapons: 2
other-crime: 2
bicycle-theft: 1
robbery: 1

Flood Risk

No active flood warnings near Wallasey.

Keyword Scorecard

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

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 Wallasey based on the last 24 months of planning data.

Nearby Applications

8 planning applications found near Wallasey.

- 24 Liscard Crescent, Liscard, Wallasey, Wirral, CH44 1AE
Single storey extension to rear of property
Type: Full | Council: Wirral | Date: 2026-02-19
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- 25 Grasmere Drive, Liscard, Wallasey, Wirral, CH45 4PQ
Loft conversion within the confines of the existing roof.
Status: Permitted | Type: Outline | Council: Wirral | Date: 2026-01-25
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- 9 Newell Road, Liscard, Wallasey, Wirral, CH44 1AD
Change of use from dwelling (C3) into supported accommodation (children's residential home for 2 children)
Status: Conditions | Type: Full | Council: Wirral | Date: 2026-01-21
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- 9 Kinnaird Road, Liscard, Wallasey, Wirral, CH45 5HN
The proposed change of use from a C3 dwelling to a C2 children's home for up to two children cared for by non-resident carers.
Status: Permitted | Type: Outline | Council: Wirral | Date: 2026-01-05
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- Broadless Building Contractors, Rockland House Mortuary Road, Liscard, Wallasey, Wirral, CH45 5LD
Removal of Condition 7 of planning permission APP/15/01191 (Change of Use of Derelict office and yard to a single dwelling)
Status: Conditions | Type: Conditions | Council: Wirral | Date: 2025-09-17
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- 14 Princesway, Liscard, Wallasey, Wirral, CH45 4PR
Lawfulness of existing single storey rear extension.
Status: Permitted | Type: Amendment | Council: Wirral | Date: 2024-09-09
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- Wallasey Post Office, 12 Liscard Village, Liscard, Wallasey, Wirral, CH45 4JW
Change of use of the space above 10 and 12 Liscard Village, from commercial to residential. Two front dormers to the front elevation and 2x one bed apartments to be created.
Status: Conditions | Type: Full | Council: Wirral | Date: 2024-06-13
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- 3 Fieldway, Liscard, Wallasey, Wirral, CH45 4SG
Permission for a rendered external wall insulation system to be mechanically fixed to existing walls
Status: Conditions | Type: Full | Council: Wirral | Date: 2022-12-28
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A brief summary of Wallasey in Merseyside

Property prices in Wallasey show an average sale price of £187,115, based on 50 recent transactions recorded by HM Land Registry.

The Wallasey area recorded 263 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.

Wallasey has 2 conservation areas within its boundaries: The Magazines, Wellington Road. 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 Wallasey includes 2 Sites of Special Scientific Interest (SSSI): North Wirral Foreshore SSSI, Mersey Narrows SSSI; 1 Special Areas of Conservation (SAC): Dee Estuary; 2 Special Protection Areas (SPA): Liverpool Bay, Mersey Narrows & North Wirral Foreshore; 1 Ramsar Wetland Sites: Mersey Narrows & North Wirral Foreshore. 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 Wallasey

In the last 24 months, 36 planning applications were submitted near Wallasey. Of these, 56% 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 Wallasey.

The most common application types near Wallasey were full planning applications (21), outline applications (7), discharge of conditions (3). Full planning applications account for 58% of all submissions, covering new builds, change of use, and works that go beyond permitted development rights.

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