Search West Kirby planning applications
16 applications received or decided in the last 90 days · within 1 km of the centre of West Kirby · updated daily · Wirral Metropolitan Borough Council
- 5 Darmonds Green, West Kirby, Wirral, CH48 5DTAwaiting decisionApplication to discharge Conditions 3 & 6 of planning permission ref: LBC/25/00048Received week of 9 Nov 2026DIS/26/01609
- 19 Black Horse Hill, West Kirby, Wirral, CH48 6DSAwaiting decisionDischarge of conditions 14 (bat sensitive lighting), 15 (bat and bird boxes), 18 (BNG Plan), 19 (archaeological methodology), 26 (refuse storage) and 27 (cycle parking) of planning application APP/25/01681.Discharge of ConditionsReceived week of 26 Oct 2026DIS/26/01537
- 8 Kirby Park, West Kirby, Wirral, CH48 2HAAwaiting decisionErection of single storey rear extensionHouseholderReceived week of 19 Oct 2026APPH/26/01465
- Land South Of Saughall Massie Road, West Kirby, WirralAwaiting decisionRESIDENTIAL DEVELOPMENT OF UP TO c.140 DWELLINGS AT LAND SOUTH OF SAUGHALL MASSIE ROAD, WEST KIRBY, WIRRALReceived week of 12 Oct 2026SCR/26/01463
- 5 Lingdale Road, West Kirby, Wirral, CH48 5DGApprovedDischarge of condition 4 of application APPH/26/ 00678 (Amended Description)Discharge of ConditionsReceived week of 28 Sep 2026Decided 2 Nov 2026DIS/26/01452
Planning in West Kirby
- Approved
- 90%
- 44 of 49 decided
- Decision time
- about 17 weeks
- on average
Applications within 1 km of the centre of West Kirby in the last 24 months, from Wirral Metropolitan Borough Council's planning register.
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Around West Kirby
Postcode districts
CH48 116 applications in the last 12 months
Applications in each district in the last 12 months.
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Planning authority: Wirral Metropolitan Borough Council
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About West Kirby
West Kirby is a coastal town located in the Metropolitan Borough of Wirral, Merseyside, at the northwestern tip of the Wirral Peninsula and adjacent to Hoylake. Historically part of Cheshire, it joined Merseyside in 1974 and boasts a population of 13,380 according to the 2021 census. This vibrant town, with its picturesque waterfront and proximity to the River Dee, presents various opportunities for planning applications and development projects in the area.
There are currently no active flood warnings for the West Kirby area, indicating a relatively low flood risk at present. This is a positive factor for both existing residents and those considering property purchases or new developments.
In terms of safety, there were no crimes reported in the immediate area during the most recent reporting period (May 2026). This makes West Kirby a particularly low-crime area, which is often reflected in its desirability and property values.
The area around West Kirby has 5 nature designations nearby, which may affect how planning applications are assessed.
For anyone interested in property development or monitoring local planning decisions, West Kirby 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.
To comment on or object to a planning application near West Kirby, open it in the list above: each one links to the council's own page for it and shows any comment deadline.
In the last 24 months, 90 planning applications were submitted near West Kirby. Of these, 90% were approved, with an average decision time of 122 days.
The most common types were full planning applications (33), discharge of conditions (13), outline applications (8).
1 planning appeal was lodged, of which 0 were allowed and 1 was dismissed (0% success rate).