Whiston, Merseyside Planning Applications
Recent planning applications near Whiston, Merseyside.
Merseyside · England · settlement
Planning applications in Whiston are administered by Knowsley Metropolitan Borough Council. View the full Knowsley Metropolitan Borough Council planning applications page for approval rates and decision timelines.
About Whiston
Whiston is a town and civil parish situated in the Metropolitan Borough of Knowsley, Merseyside, approximately 8 miles east of Liverpool. The town's population has grown from 13,629 in 2001 to 14,263 in 2011, indicating a steady increase that may influence future planning applications and community development initiatives in the area.
Population: 12,949 (2021)
District: Knowsley
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Town Insights
Property Prices
Average property sale price: £227,902 (based on 50 recent transactions from HM Land Registry).
Area Information
- Admin district: St. Helens
- Parliamentary constituency: St Helens South and Whiston
- LSOA: St. Helens 023B
Crime Statistics
0 crimes reported in 2026-05.
Flood Risk
No active flood warnings near Whiston.
Keyword Scorecard
Planning constraint analysis based on the last 24 months of applications near Whiston.
- 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 based on the last 24 months of planning data.
Nearby Applications
10 planning applications found near Whiston.
- - Newman Additional Resource East Bawtry Road Whiston 9999
Discharge of conditions 5 & 6 imposed by RB2025/0122
Status: Undecided | Type: Conditions | Council: Rotherham | Date: 2026-06-10
View full details - - Land off Alma Row Whiston 9999
Application to undertake works to trees within Whiston Conservation area.
Status: Undecided | Type: Trees | Council: Rotherham | Date: 2026-06-09
View full details - - 1 & 2 Abdy Cottages High Street Whiston 0001
Application to undertake works to trees within Whiston conservation area
Status: Undecided | Type: Trees | Council: Rotherham | Date: 2026-06-02
View full details - - Lychgate Hall School Hill Whiston 9999
Installation of dormer window to create habitable space in loft space
Status: Withdrawn | Council: Rotherham | Date: 2026-04-22
View full details - - Land to the North West of Worry Goose Lane Whiston 9999
Deed of Variation
Status: Undecided | Type: Conditions | Council: Rotherham | Date: 2026-04-21
View full details - - Stoves Group Plc Stoney Lane Whiston Knowsley L35 2XW
PRIOR NOTIFICATION FOR THE DEMOLITION OF THE EXISTING INDUSTRIAL AND ANCILLARY BUILDINGS.
Status: Permitted | Type: Other | Council: Knowsley | Date: 2026-03-24
View full details - - 53 Weyman Avenue Whiston Knowsley L35 2YN
CERTIFICATE OF LAWFUL DEVELOPMENT FOR THE ERECTION OF A SINGLE STOREY REAR EXTENSION; FOLLOWING THE DEMOLITION OF THE EXISTING CONSERVATORY
Status: Permitted | Type: Outline | Council: Knowsley | Date: 2026-02-05
View full details - - Glen Dimplex Site Stoney Lane Whiston Knowsley L35 2XW
RESIDENTIAL DEVELOPMENT COMPRISING THE ERECTION OF UP TO 204 DWELLINGS WITH ASSOCIATED PARKING, CONSTRUCTION OF VEHICULAR AND PEDESTRIAN ACCESSES FROM STONEY LANE, PEDESTRIAN ACCESS FROM CUMBER LANE,
Status: Undecided | Type: Full | Council: Knowsley | Date: 2026-01-22
View full details - - Whiston Hospital Warrington Road Whiston Knowsley L35 5DR
PRIOR APPROVAL FOR THE INSTALLATION OF ROOF MOUNTED SOLAR PV
Status: Permitted | Type: Outline | Council: Knowsley | Date: 2025-10-27
View full details - - 104 Dragon Lane Whiston Knowsley L35 2UH
CERTIFICATE OF LAWFUL DEVELOPMENT FOR PROPOSED SINGLE STOREY REAR EXTENSION
Status: Permitted | Type: Outline | Council: Knowsley | Date: 2023-04-14
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A brief summary of Whiston in Merseyside
Whiston is a town and civil parish situated in the Metropolitan Borough of Knowsley, Merseyside, approximately 8 miles east of Liverpool. The town's population has grown from 13,629 in 2001 to 14,263 in 2011, indicating a steady increase that may influence future planning applications and community development initiatives in the area. The settlement has a population of approximately 12,949 (2021 estimate). It sits within the Knowsley district.
Property prices in Whiston show an average sale price of £227,902, 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 Whiston a particularly low-crime area.
Whiston 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 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
In the last 24 months, 17 planning applications were submitted near Whiston. Of these, 71% were approved, with an average decision time of 40 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.
The average decision time of 40 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 were discharge of conditions (5), outline applications (4), full planning applications (3).
In terms of development scale, 1 large-scale (major) development, 1 medium-scale application, 14 smaller schemes were submitted.
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