Woodhey, Merseyside Planning Applications
Recent planning applications near Woodhey, Merseyside.
Merseyside · England · settlement
Planning applications in Woodhey are administered by Wirral Metropolitan Borough Council. View the full Wirral Metropolitan Borough Council planning applications page for approval rates and decision timelines.
About Woodhey
Bebington is a town located in the Metropolitan Borough of Wirral, Merseyside, England, just 5 miles south of Liverpool along the eastern side of the Wirral Peninsula. Formerly part of Cheshire, it is positioned near the River Mersey and is in proximity to other towns such as Birkenhead and Wallasey to the north-northwest, and Heswall to the west-southwest, making it a strategic location for planning applications in the region.
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Area Information
- Admin district: Wirral
- Parliamentary constituency: Wirral West
- LSOA: Wirral 038B
Crime Statistics
0 crimes reported in 2026-05.
Flood Risk
No active flood warnings near Woodhey.
Keyword Scorecard
Planning constraint analysis based on the last 24 months of applications near Woodhey.
- 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 Woodhey based on the last 24 months of planning data.
Nearby Applications
10 planning applications found near Woodhey.
- - 83 Kings Lane, Higher Bebington, Wirral, CH63 8NP
Single storey rear extension
Type: Outline | Council: Wirral | Date: 2026-03-29
View full details - - 34 Bramley Avenue, Higher Bebington, Wirral, CH63 8LW
Single storey side and rear extension
Status: Conditions | Type: Full | Council: Wirral | Date: 2026-01-05
View full details - - 151-153 Old Chester Road, Bebington, Wirral, CH63 8NE
Change of Use to Convenience Retail Store (Use Class E) and External Alterations Including New Shopfront and Shutters (Part Retrospective).
Type: Full | Council: Wirral | Date: 2025-12-05
View full details - - 4 Garth Boulevard, Higher Bebington, Wirral, CH63 5LS
Erection of a part single storey, part two storey rear extension with external alterations.
Status: Conditions | Type: Full | Council: Wirral | Date: 2025-11-12
View full details - - 85 Kings Lane, Higher Bebington, Wirral, CH63 8NP
Erection of single storey front extension with new roof form extending over existing garage.
Status: Conditions | Type: Full | Council: Wirral | Date: 2025-11-04
View full details - - 80 Rosefield Avenue, Higher Bebington, Wirral, CH63 5JU
single storey rear extension to form family area.
Status: Permitted | Type: Outline | Council: Wirral | Date: 2025-09-01
View full details - - The Car Clinic, 151 - 153 Old Chester Road, Rock Ferry, Wirral, CH63 8NE
Change of use from Sui Generis (car wash) to Class E (convenience store), including subdivision to 5no. units and associated works.
Status: Rejected | Type: Full | Council: Wirral | Date: 2025-05-02
View full details - - The Car Clinic, 151 - 153 Old Chester Road, Rock Ferry, Wirral, CH63 8NE
Change of use from car wash to convenience store (Class E use)
Status: Rejected | Type: Outline | Council: Wirral | Date: 2025-03-17
View full details - - 11 Berwyn Boulevard, Higher Bebington, Wirral, CH63 5LR
TWO SINGLE STOREY SIDE EXTENSIONS AND ALTER ROOF TO REAR EXTENSION
Status: Conditions | Type: Full | Council: Wirral | Date: 2024-05-16
View full details - - 22 Oak Road, Higher Bebington, Wirral, CH63 8PQ
Application to discharge Condition 5 (landscaping) of planning permission ref: APP/23/01175.
Status: Permitted | Type: Conditions | Council: Wirral | Date: 2024-03-15
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A brief summary of Woodhey in Merseyside
Bebington is a town located in the Metropolitan Borough of Wirral, Merseyside, England, just 5 miles south of Liverpool along the eastern side of the Wirral Peninsula. Formerly part of Cheshire, it is positioned near the River Mersey and is in proximity to other towns such as Birkenhead and Wallasey to the north-northwest, and Heswall to the west-southwest, making it a strategic location for planning applications in the region.
There were no crimes reported in the immediate area during the most recent reporting period. This makes Woodhey a particularly low-crime area.
Woodhey has 3 conservation areas within its boundaries: Rock Park, Lower Bebington, Port Sunlight. 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 Woodhey includes 1 Sites of Special Scientific Interest (SSSI): New Ferry SSSI; 2 Special Protection Areas (SPA): Liverpool Bay, Mersey Estuary; 1 Ramsar Wetland Sites: Mersey Estuary. 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, Woodhey 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 Woodhey
In the last 24 months, 27 planning applications were submitted near Woodhey. Of these, 50% were approved.
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 Woodhey.
The most common application types near Woodhey were full planning applications (17), outline applications (7), discharge of conditions (2). Full planning applications account for 63% of all submissions, covering new builds, change of use, and works that go beyond permitted development rights.
1 planning appeal was lodged, of which 0 were allowed and 1 was dismissed (0% success rate). This low success rate indicates that the council's refusal decisions are generally upheld by the Planning Inspectorate.
Nearby Towns
Explore planning applications in nearby areas:
- Higher Bebington planning applications
- Rock Ferry planning applications
- Port Sunlight planning applications
- New Ferry planning applications
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- Storeton planning applications
- Bromborough Pool planning applications
- Prenton planning applications
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.