West Kirby and Thurstaston planning approval rate
West Kirby and Thurstaston ward in Wirral has a 87.0% approval rate based on 747 planning decisions. Wirral overall: 85.2%.
Last updated: September 2026
87.0%
ward approval rate
747
Decisions
650
Approved
97
Refused
85.2%
Wirral average
West Kirby and Thurstaston is broadly in line with the Wirral average, neither notably strict nor notably permissive.
How West Kirby and Thurstaston compares
West Kirby and Thurstaston ward
87.0%
Wirral overall
85.2%
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Recent decisions in West Kirby and Thurstaston
First and second floor side extension; roof extension with dormers and balconies · 2026-09-28
Refurbishment and side extension to existing garage with roof dormer window, bal · 2026-09-21
Demolition of existing garage and erection of two-storey side and rear extension · 2026-09-21
Erection of a single storey rear extension with rear steps and replacement of ex · 2026-09-14
New external raised terrace to rear providing stepped access to garden with exte · 2026-09-14
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