229A Rake Lane, New Brighton, Wallasey, Wirral, CH45 5DJ

Pending APP/26/00196 - Full Planning Permission
Council
Date received
18 Apr 2026
Postcode
CH45 5DJ
Type
Full Planning Permission

Description

Change of use from ground-floor shop to one bedroom flat, and change of use from existing flat to Sui Generis 6 bed/7 person HMO with associated external alterations.

3.4/10
Planning Authority Score
#218 of 282

Wirral is slower than most councils at deciding householder applications, ranking #206 out of 282. Householder applications are slightly more likely to be approved here (91%) than the national average (90%).

Wirral decision performance
Based on MHCLG data, 2025
87%
Overall approval rate
Above avg (87%) #176 of 282
91%
Householder approved
Above avg (90%) #174 of 282
60%
Decided in 8 weeks
Below avg (71%) #206 of 282
45%
Extended time limit
Above avg (40%) #181 of 282
59%
Minor dwellings approved
66 decided (1-9 homes)
92%
Major dwellings approved
12 decided (10+ homes)
71%
Change of use approved
59 decided
932
Total decisions
122 refused in 2025