Wargrave, Merseyside Planning Applications
Recent planning applications near Wargrave, Merseyside.
Merseyside · England · settlement
Planning applications in Wargrave are administered by Knowsley Metropolitan Borough Council. View the full Knowsley Metropolitan Borough Council planning applications page for approval rates and decision timelines.
About Wargrave
Wargrave is a charming village and civil parish located in Berkshire, England, nestled along the River Thames and near the confluence with the River Loddon, bordering southern Oxfordshire. Known for its historic charm, the village boasts numerous listed buildings and offers recreational amenities including marinas, a boating club, and a Recreation Ground in Upper Wargrave, which features a cricket club, bowls club, football pitches, and tennis facilities. This picturesque setting makes Wargrave an appealing area for prospective planning applications.
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Town Insights
Property Prices
Average property sale price: £205,892 (based on 50 recent transactions from HM Land Registry).
Area Information
- Admin district: St. Helens
- Parliamentary constituency: St Helens North
- LSOA: St. Helens 013B
Crime Statistics
0 crimes reported in 2026-05.
Flood Risk
No active flood warnings near Wargrave.
Keyword Scorecard
Planning constraint analysis based on the last 24 months of applications near Wargrave.
- 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 Wargrave based on the last 24 months of planning data.
Nearby Applications
20 planning applications found near Wargrave.
- - 18 Woodstock Avenue Newton Le Willows St Helens WA12 8PR
Prior approval for single storey flat roof rear extension, projecting 4m from the rear and 3m max height.
Status: Undecided | Type: Outline | Council: St Helens | Date: 2026-07-07
View full details - P/2026/0305/CLP · Received: Wed 03 Jun 2026 · Validated: Thu 11 Jun 2026 - 20 Woburn Avenue Newton Le Willows St Helens WA12 8PP
Rear dormer extension.
Status: Undecided | Council: St. Helens | Date: 2026-06-11 - P/2026/0222/HHFP - 90 Park Road South Newton Le Willows St Helens WA12 8PL
Single storey rear extension following demolition of existing rear extension
Status: Undecided | Council: St. Helens | Date: 2026-05-01 - - 90 Park Road South Newton Le Willows St Helens WA12 8PL
Single storey rear extension following demolition of existing rear extension
Status: Undecided | Type: Full | Council: St Helens | Date: 2026-04-29
View full details - P/2026/0215/FUL - Victoria Inn 322 Wargrave Road Newton Le Willows St Helens WA12 8EP
Erection of single storey flat roof 'infill' extension. Construction of a pergola with alterations to the building and hardstanding. Timber goalpost structure to carry new external TV.
Status: Undecided | Council: St. Helens | Date: 2026-04-23 - - Victoria Inn 322 Wargrave Road Newton Le Willows St Helens WA12 8EP
Erection of single storey flat roof 'infill' extension. Construction of a pergola with alterations to the building and hardstanding. Timber goalpost structure to carry new external TV.
Status: Undecided | Type: Full | Council: St Helens | Date: 2026-04-13
View full details - - 45 Cedar Gardens Newton Le Willows St Helens WA12 8AD
Single storey rear extension.
Status: Undecided | Type: Full | Council: St Helens | Date: 2026-03-26
View full details - P/2026/0166/HHFP - 45 Cedar Gardens Newton Le Willows St Helens WA12 8AD
Single storey rear extension.
Status: Undecided | Council: St. Helens | Date: 2026-03-26 - - 4 Kirtley Drive Newton Le Willows St Helens WA12 8AJ
Single storey rear extension
Status: Permitted | Type: Outline | Council: St Helens | Date: 2025-12-27
View full details - - 360 Wargrave Road Newton Le Willows St Helens WA12 8RP
Change of use from ancillary storage accommodation associated with the ground use premises (Class E) to a private hire vehicle operator base (Sui Generis).
Status: Undecided | Type: Full | Council: St Helens | Date: 2025-06-05
View full details - - 30 Devonshire Gardens Newton Le Willows St Helens WA12 8NA
Single storey rear extension.
Status: Undecided | Type: Full | Council: St Helens | Date: 2025-05-06
View full details - - 184 Catherine Way Newton Le Willows St Helens WA12 8RD
Integral garage conversion.
Status: Undecided | Type: Full | Council: St Helens | Date: 2025-03-04
View full details - - 26 Bradlegh Road Newton Le Willows St Helens WA12 8QJ
FIRST FLOOR SIDE EXTENSION
Status: Undecided | Type: Full | Council: St Helens | Date: 2025-02-04
View full details - - 249 Wargrave Road Newton Le Willows St Helens WA12 8EW
Outline planning application (all matters reserved) for the erection of a four storey building for a mixed use development that will incorporate both residential and commercial development.
Status: Undecided | Type: Outline | Council: St Helens | Date: 2025-01-09
View full details - - 8 Windsor Avenue Newton Le Willows St Helens WA12 8PN
Two storey side extension and single storey rear extension following demolition of existing garage.
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: St Helens | Date: 2024-01-27
View full details - - 64 Park Road South Newton Le Willows St Helens WA12 8PQ
Subdivision of existing retail unit (Class E) into two units (Class E) with associated changes to shop front.
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: St Helens | Date: 2023-08-08
View full details - - 19 Kingsway Newton Le Willows St Helens WA12 8LZ
Demolition existing single storey extensions and erection of a new single storey rear extension
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: St Helens | Date: 2023-04-28
View full details - - 46 Park Road South Newton Le Willows St Helens WA12 8EX
Non-material amendment to application P/2021/0719/HHFP in relation to change of tiles used.
Status: Undecided | Type: Amendment | Council: St Helens | Date: 2022-02-02
View full details - - 25 Kingsway Newton Le Willows St Helens WA12 8LZ
Demolition of existing single storey rear extension and erection of a part two storey, part single storey side extension along with a single storey rear extension and a new front porch, bay window and
Status: Undecided | Type: Full | Council: St Helens | Date: 2021-01-25
View full details - - Thriftys Retail Outlet 249 Wargrave Road Newton Le Willows St Helens WA12 8EW
Change of use from retail convenience sales (Class E) to a mixed use comprising of retail convenience sales and cafe (Class E)
Status: Undecided | Type: Outline | Council: St Helens | Date: 2021-01-14
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A brief summary of Wargrave in Merseyside
Wargrave is a charming village and civil parish located in Berkshire, England, nestled along the River Thames and near the confluence with the River Loddon, bordering southern Oxfordshire. Known for its historic charm, the village boasts numerous listed buildings and offers recreational amenities including marinas, a boating club, and a Recreation Ground in Upper Wargrave, which features a cricket club, bowls club, football pitches, and tennis facilities. This picturesque setting makes Wargrave an appealing area for prospective planning applications.
Property prices in Wargrave show an average sale price of £205,892, 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 Wargrave a particularly low-crime area.
Wargrave has 3 conservation areas within its boundaries: Earlestown, Vulcan Village, Newton-le-Willows. 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 Wargrave includes 1 Ancient Woodland site. 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, Wargrave 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 Wargrave
In the last 24 months, 52 planning applications were submitted near Wargrave. Of these, 100% were approved, with an average decision time of 49 days.
This is notably above the national average of approximately 87%, suggesting a relatively permissive planning environment. Applicants near Wargrave may find that well-prepared applications have a strong chance of success.
The average decision time of 49 days is within the government's 8-week statutory target for minor applications, indicating an efficient planning department.
The most common application types near Wargrave were discharge of conditions (20), full planning applications (16), outline applications (6).
In terms of development scale, 1 medium-scale application, 45 smaller schemes were submitted. The absence of major applications suggests the area is primarily characterised by smaller-scale improvements and extensions rather than large new developments.
1 planning appeal was lodged, of which 1 was allowed and 0 were dismissed (100% success rate). This relatively high appeal success rate suggests that the local authority may be refusing some applications that the Planning Inspectorate considers acceptable.
Nearby Towns
Explore planning applications in nearby areas:
- Newton Park planning applications
- Newton-Le-Willows planning applications
- Vulcan Village planning applications
- Hermitage Green planning applications
- Earlestown planning applications
- Town of Lowton planning applications
- Winwick planning applications
- Burtonwood planning applications
Related Planning Guides
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- How Long Does Planning Permission Take? — Typical timelines for planning permission decisions in the UK, from submission to approval, and what can cause delays.