Whiston Cross, Merseyside Planning Applications
Recent planning applications near Whiston Cross, Merseyside.
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Town Insights
Property Prices
Average property sale price: £199,519 (based on 50 recent transactions from HM Land Registry).
Area Information
- Admin district: Knowsley
- Parliamentary constituency: St Helens South and Whiston
- LSOA: Knowsley 009E
Crime Statistics
238 crimes reported in 2026-02.
Crime Breakdown
- violent-crime: 106
- shoplifting: 44
- drugs: 23
- public-order: 20
- anti-social-behaviour: 14
- criminal-damage-arson: 13
- vehicle-crime: 6
- other-theft: 4
- other-crime: 4
- burglary: 3
- possession-of-weapons: 1
Flood Risk
No active flood warnings near Whiston Cross.
Keyword Scorecard
Planning constraint analysis based on the last 24 months of applications near Whiston Cross.
- 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 Whiston Cross based on the last 24 months of planning data.
Nearby Applications
4 planning applications found near Whiston Cross.
- - 47 Pottery Close Whiston Knowsley L35 3RW
ERECTION OF 1NO. OUTBUILDING (RETROSPECTIVE)
Status: Undecided | Type: Full | Council: Knowsley | Date: 2026-04-28
View full details - - Little Cedars Montessori Nursery 42 Cedar Road Whiston Knowsley L35 2XA
APPLICATION TO DISCHARGE CONDITION 4 (CYCLE STORAGE) AND CONDITION 5 (NOISE MANAGEMENT PLAN) PERTAINING TO PLANNING PERMISSION 25/00241/FUL
Status: Undecided | Type: Conditions | Council: Knowsley | Date: 2026-03-11
View full details - - St Mary And St Pauls C Of E Primary School Bryer Road Prescot Knowsley L35 5DN
ERECTION OF A SINGLE STOREY INFILL EXTENSION
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: Knowsley | Date: 2023-12-27
View full details - - 1 Sonnet Avenue Prescot Knowsley L34 1AL
CERTIFICATE OF PROPOSED LAWFUL DEVELOPMENT FOR THE ERECTION OF A SINGLE STOREY REAR EXTENSION
Status: Withdrawn | Type: Outline | Council: Knowsley | Date: 2023-08-16
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A brief summary of Whiston Cross in Merseyside
Whiston Cross is a settlement located in Merseyside, England.
Property prices in Whiston Cross show an average sale price of £199,519, based on 50 recent transactions recorded by HM Land Registry.
The Whiston Cross area recorded 238 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.
Whiston Cross has one conservation area within its boundaries: No data available for publication by HE. 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, Whiston Cross 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 Whiston Cross
In the last 24 months, 10 planning applications were submitted near Whiston Cross. Of these, 67% were approved, with an average decision time of 34 days.
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 Whiston Cross.
The average decision time of 34 days is within the government's 8-week statutory target for minor applications, indicating an efficient planning department.
The most common application types near Whiston Cross were outline applications (5), full planning applications (3), discharge of conditions (2).
2 planning appeals were lodged, of which 0 were allowed and 2 were dismissed (0% success rate). This low success rate indicates that the council's refusal decisions are generally upheld by the Planning Inspectorate.
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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.