How long do planning decisions take near Whiston?

The average planning decision time near Whiston is 44 days. The statutory target is 8 weeks (56 days) for minor applications and 13 weeks for major applications.

What is the planning approval rate near Whiston?

The planning approval rate near Whiston is 83%. The national average across England and Wales is approximately 87%.

What types of planning applications are most common near Whiston?

The most common type of planning application near Whiston is full planning applications, with 8 submissions in the last 24 months.

How can I track planning applications near Whiston?

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Whiston, Merseyside Planning Applications

Recent planning applications near Whiston, Merseyside.

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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: £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 009B

Crime Statistics

231 crimes reported in 2026-02.

Crime Breakdown

violent-crime: 101
shoplifting: 44
drugs: 22
public-order: 22
anti-social-behaviour: 13
criminal-damage-arson: 9
vehicle-crime: 6
other-theft: 5
burglary: 4
other-crime: 3
possession-of-weapons: 2

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

3 planning applications found near Whiston.

- Stoves Group Plc Stoney Lane Whiston Knowsley L35 2XW
PRIOR NOTIFICATION FOR THE DEMOLITION OF THE EXISTING INDUSTRIAL AND ANCILLARY BUILDINGS.
Status: Undecided | Type: Other | Council: Knowsley | Date: 2026-03-24
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- 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
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- 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
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A brief summary of Whiston in Merseyside

Property prices in Whiston show an average sale price of £199,519, based on 50 recent transactions recorded by HM Land Registry.

The Whiston area recorded 231 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 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.

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Planning Activity in Whiston

In the last 24 months, 15 planning applications were submitted near Whiston. Of these, 83% were approved, with an average decision time of 44 days.

This is broadly in line with the national average of approximately 87%. Whiston maintains a standard approach to planning decisions.

The average decision time of 44 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 full planning applications (8), outline applications (3), discharge of conditions (3). Full planning applications account for 53% of all submissions, covering new builds, change of use, and works that go beyond permitted development rights.

In terms of development scale, 1 large-scale (major) development, 14 smaller schemes were submitted.

4 planning appeals were lodged, of which 0 were allowed and 4 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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