KIRBY COTTAGE Frankby Road, Newton, Wirral, CH48 9UU

Pending APP/26/00387 - Full Planning Permission
Council
Date received
18 Apr 2026
Postcode
CH48 9UU
Type
Full Planning Permission

Description

Change of use of 173 Frankby Road from residential (Class C3) to commercial for use for the provision of medical or health services (Class E (e)) and amalgamation with the Springfield Dental Practice at 175 Frankby Road.

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