Wallasey, Merseyside Planning Applications
Recent planning applications near Wallasey, Merseyside.
Merseyside · England · Town
Planning applications in Wallasey are administered by Wirral Metropolitan Borough Council. View the full Wirral Metropolitan Borough Council planning applications page for approval rates and decision timelines.
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: £199,140 (based on 50 recent transactions from HM Land Registry).
Area Information
- Admin district: Wirral
- Parliamentary constituency: Wallasey
- LSOA: Wirral 003C
Crime Statistics
0 crimes reported in 2026-05.
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
295 planning applications found near Wallasey.
- - Wallasey Post Office, Space Above 10 & 12 Liscard Village, Wallasey, Wirral, CH45 4JW
Change of description to the following : Change of use of the space above 10 & 12 liscard village, from commercial to residential, 2x one bed apartments to be created.
Type: Amendment | Council: Wirral | Date: 2026-06-08
View full details - - 114 Rake Lane, Liscard, Wallasey, Wirral, CH45 5DL
Demolish derelict warehouse and offices and Construct 3 Houses
Type: Amendment | Council: Wirral | Date: 2026-06-02
View full details - - Premier Rake Lane News, 124 - 126 Rake Lane, Liscard, Wallasey, Wirral, CH45 5DL
Application for full planning permission for the removal of the existing BT phone box to facilitate the installation of a new proposed global street hub.
Type: Full | Council: Wirral | Date: 2026-06-01
View full details - - Premier Rake Lane News, 124 - 126 Rake Lane, Liscard, Wallasey, Wirral, CH45 5DL
Application for advertisement consent to facilitate the installation of a new proposed global street hub with associated advertising screens on both sides of the unit.
Type: Advertising | Council: Wirral | Date: 2026-06-01
View full details - - CHARITY SHOP, 29 Seaview Road, Liscard, Wallasey, Wirral, CH45 4QN
Change of use of the ground floor from retail shop (class E) to hot food takeaway (class sui generis) and installation of associated extraction and ventilation equipment
Type: Full | Council: Wirral | Date: 2026-05-28
View full details - - 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.
Type: Conditions | Council: Wirral | Date: 2026-04-01
View full details - - 24 Liscard Crescent, Liscard, Wallasey, Wirral, CH44 1AE
Single storey extension to rear of property
Type: Full | Council: Wirral | Date: 2026-02-19
View full details - - 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
View full details - - 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
View full details - - 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
View full details - - 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
View full details - - 29a Seaview Road, Liscard, Wallasey, Wirral, CH45 4LA
Proposed conversion of former office units at first and second floor to provide 2No. New 1Bed flats. Retaining Ground Floor commercial use.
Status: Permitted | Type: Outline | Council: Wirral | Date: 2025-04-17
View full details - - 138 Earlston Road, Liscard, Wallasey, Wirral, CH45 5HD
Installation of external wall insulation
Type: Full | Council: Wirral | Date: 2025-03-27
View full details - - 29a Seaview Road, Liscard, Wirral, CH45 4LA
Proposed conversion of former office units at first and second floor to provide 2No. New 1Bed flats. Ground floor commercial unit to ground floor to be updated for current use.
Status: Rejected | Type: Outline | Council: Wirral | Date: 2025-01-23
View full details - - Marleys, 20 Seaview Road, Liscard, Wallasey, Wirral, CH45 4LA
Installation of a shop sign with that reads “Indie’s”. This will not be illuminated nor will it project out from the building. The sign will mainly be black apart from the shop name in red.
Status: Conditions | Type: Advertising | Council: Wirral | Date: 2025-01-21
View full details - - 2 Burns Avenue, Liscard, Wallasey, Wirral, CH45 4RD
Proposed single storey side extension, part car port and part extension.
Status: Conditions | Type: Full | Council: Wirral | Date: 2024-11-07
View full details - - 20 Seaview Road, Liscard, Wirral, CH45 4LA
Change of use from class E to sui generis to facilitate the change of use from a Vape shop to a hot food takeaway
Status: Conditions | Type: Full | Council: Wirral | Date: 2024-10-30
View full details - - 28 Oarside Drive, Liscard, Wallasey, Wirral, CH45 5HY
Hip To Gable Roof Conversion & Rear Dormer Extension
Status: Withdrawn | Type: Full | Council: Wirral | Date: 2024-09-18
View full details - - 114 Rake Lane, Liscard, Wallasey, Wirral, CH45 5DL
Discharge of Condition 3 (materials); 4 (waste disposal and storage); 5 (landscaping); 7 (site waste management plan); and 14 (cycle parking) of planning permission APP/21/02378 - Demolish derelict wa
Type: Conditions | Council: Wirral | Date: 2024-09-09
View full details - - 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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A brief summary of Wallasey in Merseyside
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.
Property prices in Wallasey show an average sale price of £199,140, based on 50 recent transactions recorded by HM Land Registry.
There were no crimes reported in the immediate area during the most recent reporting period. This makes Wallasey a particularly low-crime area.
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.
For anyone interested in property development or monitoring local planning decisions, Wallasey 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 Wallasey
In the last 24 months, 107 planning applications were submitted near Wallasey. Of these, 42% 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 (66), outline applications (20), discharge of conditions (8). Full planning applications account for 62% of all submissions, covering new builds, change of use, and works that go beyond permitted development rights.
14 planning appeals were lodged, of which 5 were allowed and 9 were dismissed (36% success rate).
Application Outcomes
- Approved: 15 applications
- Refused: 17 applications
- Withdrawn: 4 applications
- Awaiting decision: 71 applications
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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.