Heswall planning approval rate
Heswall ward in Wirral has a 86.8% approval rate based on 984 planning decisions. Wirral overall: 85.2%.
Last updated: September 2026
86.8%
ward approval rate
984
Decisions
854
Approved
130
Refused
85.2%
Wirral average
Heswall is broadly in line with the Wirral average, neither notably strict nor notably permissive.
How Heswall compares
Heswall ward
86.8%
Wirral overall
85.2%
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Recent decisions in Heswall
Demolition of existing rear conservatory. Addition of new single storey rear ext · 2026-09-28
Erection of a detached three-bedroom dwelling with attached garage, including as · 2026-09-28
Proposed part first floor extension with pitched roof over to provide additional · 2026-09-21
Replacement of existing ATM to the shopfront having an internally illuminated su · 2026-09-21
Demolition of existing side extension and construction of two storey side and si · 2026-09-07
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✓ Your 10 nearest comparable planning decisions
✓ Appeal success rates
✓ PDF report to share with your architect
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