New Brighton planning approval rate
New Brighton ward in Wirral has a 85.4% approval rate based on 212 planning decisions. Wirral overall: 87.6%.
Last updated: June 2026
85.4%
ward approval rate
212
Decisions
181
Approved
31
Refused
87.6%
Wirral average
New Brighton is 2.2 percentage points below the Wirral average, suggesting slightly tighter scrutiny in this ward. Preparation matters more here.
How New Brighton compares
New Brighton ward
85.4%
Wirral overall
87.6%
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Recent decisions in New Brighton
No recent comparable residential decisions found for this ward specifically. Check the council-level data for a broader view.
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