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Birkenhead & Tranmere planning approval rate

Birkenhead & Tranmere ward in Wirral has a 86.0% approval rate based on 371 planning decisions. Wirral overall: 87.6%.

Last updated: June 2026

86.0%
ward approval rate
371
Decisions
319
Approved
52
Refused
87.6%
Wirral average

Birkenhead & Tranmere is broadly in line with the Wirral average, neither notably strict nor notably permissive.

How Birkenhead & Tranmere compares

Birkenhead & Tranmere ward (371 decided)
86.0%
Wirral overall (7,846 decided)
87.6%
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Recent decisions in Birkenhead & Tranmere

Display on two non-illuminated fascia signs on the front and side elevations. · 2026-06-22
Approved
The conversion of existing 6-bedroom House in Multiple Occupation (HMO) to a 9-b · 2026-06-15
Refused
Retrospective application for the erection of a self contained structure to hous · 2026-05-11
Approved
To build a Conservatory to the rear and Canopy to the left side of the main dwel · 2026-04-27
Refused
Demolition of existing Market buildings and store rooms and office above. · 2026-04-20
Approved

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