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New Build approval rate in Wirral

Wirral approved 76.3% of new build applications, based on 342 decisions analysed.

Last updated: August 2026

76.3%
new build approval rate
342
New Build decisions
261
Approved
81
Refused
87.6%
Wirral overall

New Build applications are refused more often than the Wirral average (87.6%), suggesting the council scrutinises these projects more closely.

How new build compares in Wirral

New Build (342 decided)
76.3%
Wirral all applications (8,012 decided)
87.6%

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Other project types in Wirral

Rear Extension (2,233 decided)
91.4%
Side Extension (1,483 decided)
92.7%
Garage / Parking (1,284 decided)
87.3%
Extension (General) (773 decided)
88.6%
Dormer (575 decided)
81.7%
78.6%
Wraparound Extension (347 decided)
95.1%
Front Extension (318 decided)
90.9%
Outbuilding (285 decided)
86.7%
Conservatory (270 decided)
90.4%
Loft Conversion (261 decided)
80.8%
75.7%
Flat Conversion (73 decided)
74.0%
Annex (71 decided)
85.9%
HMO (62 decided)
53.2%
Basement (45 decided)
84.4%
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