Woolton, Merseyside Planning Applications
Recent planning applications near Woolton, Merseyside.
Merseyside · England · settlement
About Woolton
Woolton is a vibrant suburb located southeast of Liverpool, Merseyside, bordered by Allerton, Gateacre, Halewood, and Hunt's Cross. With a population of 12,921 recorded in the 2011 Census, it offers a mix of residential and community spaces, making it an essential area for planning applications and development opportunities.
Population: 12,921 · Elevation: 70m
District: Liverpool
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Area Information
- Admin district: Knowsley
- Parliamentary constituency: Widnes and Halewood
- LSOA: Knowsley 020D
Crime Statistics
132 crimes reported in 2026-02.
Crime Breakdown
- violent-crime: 66
- anti-social-behaviour: 13
- criminal-damage-arson: 13
- public-order: 11
- shoplifting: 7
- drugs: 6
- other-theft: 5
- vehicle-crime: 5
- other-crime: 3
- burglary: 2
- bicycle-theft: 1
Flood Risk
No active flood warnings near Woolton.
Keyword Scorecard
Planning constraint analysis based on the last 24 months of applications near Woolton.
- 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 Woolton based on the last 24 months of planning data.
Nearby Applications
30 planning applications found near Woolton.
- - 37 Woolton Street, Liverpool, L25 7TG
To discharge condition 5 (method statement) attached to planning ref 25L/1227
Type: Conditions | Council: Liverpool | Date: 2026-05-06
View full details - - 72 Manor Road, Liverpool, L25 8QQ
To erect single storey extension to rear: - the extension will extend 6.0m beyond the original house - the maximum height of the extension will be 3.8m - the height of the extension to the eaves will
Type: Outline | Council: Liverpool | Date: 2026-04-28
View full details - - Woolton House Medical Centre, 4 - 6 Woolton Street, Liverpool, L25 5JA
Planning application for non-material amendment to planning ref 25F/1943 (To refurbish the consultation, admin & staff areas of the medical centre, including the carrying out of internal works, replac
Type: Amendment | Council: Liverpool | Date: 2026-03-25
View full details - - Woolton House Medical Centre, 4 - 6 Woolton Street, Liverpool, L25 5JA
Planning application to vary condition 2 attached to planning ref 25L/1974 (To refurbish the consultation, admin & staff areas of the medical centre, including the carrying out of internal works, repl
Type: Heritage | Council: Liverpool | Date: 2026-03-25
View full details - - Street Record Winwood, Liverpool, L25 7XJ
To carry out tree works
Type: Trees | Council: Liverpool | Date: 2026-03-18
View full details - - St Julies Catholic High School Speke Road, Woolton, Liverpool, L25 7TN
To carry out tree works
Type: Trees | Council: Liverpool | Date: 2026-03-03
View full details - - 59 Speke Road, Woolton, Liverpool, L25 8SA
To erect single storey side extension and porch to front
Type: Full | Council: Liverpool | Date: 2026-02-19
View full details - - 28 Charterhouse Road, Liverpool, L25 8SU
To erect a single storey front extension, convert existing garage with new pitched roof and carry out alterations to elevations, including new door within rear elevation and new window within side ele
Type: Full | Council: Liverpool | Date: 2026-02-16
View full details - - 27 Watergate Way, Liverpool, L25 8TP
To erect a single storey extension to front, side and rear with dropped kerb to front creating 1no. parking space following demolition of existing garage to side
Type: Full | Council: Liverpool | Date: 2026-02-12
View full details - - 29 Watergate Lane, Woolton, Liverpool, Woolton, L25 8QH
To erect a two storey extension to rear, single storey extension to side and rear and extension to front porch roof
Type: Full | Council: Liverpool | Date: 2026-02-11
View full details - - 17 Monica Road, Liverpool, L25 8QL
To erect single storey extension to rear: - the extension will extend 3.4m beyond the original house - the maximum height of the extension will be 4.0m - the height of the extension to the eaves will
Type: Outline | Council: Liverpool | Date: 2026-01-08
View full details - - 72 Kings Drive, Liverpool, L25 8RH
To discharge conditions 4, 5, 6, 7 attached to planning ref 25F/2658
Type: Conditions | Council: Liverpool | Date: 2026-01-06
View full details - - 14 - 16 High Street, Woolton, Liverpool, L25 7TE
To carry out tree works in a conservation area.
Type: Trees | Council: Liverpool | Date: 2025-12-28
View full details - - 4 The Heyes, Liverpool, L25 8RX
Application for a certificate of proposed lawful development for a single storey outbuilding to the rear of the premises
Type: Outline | Council: Liverpool | Date: 2025-12-10
View full details - - 1 Priorsfield Road, Liverpool, L25 8TL
To erect a single storey extension to side
Type: Full | Council: Liverpool | Date: 2025-11-11
View full details - - 20 Reynolds Way, Liverpool, L25 5HX
To erect single storey rear extension and install no. 1 window to side following the demolition of the existing conservatory
Status: Conditions | Type: Full | Council: Liverpool | Date: 2025-11-10
View full details - - 15 Monica Road, Liverpool, L25 8QL
To erect single storey extension to rear and new detached garage to side following demolition of existing detached garage to side and to install two rooflights to the front of the dwelling. **Amended
Status: Conditions | Type: Full | Council: Liverpool | Date: 2025-09-07
View full details - - 102 Allerton Road, Woolton, Liverpool, L25 7RQ
To carry out tree works in a conservation area
Status: Permitted | Type: Trees | Council: Liverpool | Date: 2025-07-13
View full details - - 102 Allerton Road, Woolton, Liverpool, L25 7RQ
To erect pergola and install new boundary fencing and trellis to rear garden
Status: Conditions | Type: Full | Council: Liverpool | Date: 2025-06-07
View full details - - 16 Pit Place, Liverpool, L25 6HJ
To carry out tree works in a conservation area
Status: Permitted | Type: Trees | Council: Liverpool | Date: 2025-04-18
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A brief summary of Woolton in Merseyside
Woolton is a vibrant suburb located southeast of Liverpool, Merseyside, bordered by Allerton, Gateacre, Halewood, and Hunt's Cross. With a population of 12,921 recorded in the 2011 Census, it offers a mix of residential and community spaces, making it an essential area for planning applications and development opportunities. The settlement has a population of approximately 12,921. It sits within the Liverpool district.
Woolton sits at an elevation of 70 metres above sea level. The surrounding landscape and character of the area play an important role in how planning applications are assessed by the local authority.
The Woolton area recorded 132 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.
Woolton 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, Woolton 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 Woolton
In the last 24 months, 59 planning applications were submitted near Woolton. Of these, 73% were approved, with an average decision time of 31 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 Woolton.
The average decision time of 31 days is within the government's 8-week statutory target for minor applications, indicating an efficient planning department.
The most common application types near Woolton were full planning applications (31), tree works (13), outline applications (9). Full planning applications account for 53% of all submissions, covering new builds, change of use, and works that go beyond permitted development rights.
1 planning appeal was lodged, of which 1 was allowed and 0 were dismissed (100% success rate). This relatively high appeal success rate suggests that the local authority may be refusing some applications that the Planning Inspectorate considers acceptable.
Nearby Towns
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- 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.