5 Osmaston Road, Prenton, Birkenhead, Wirral, CH42 8PY Data via plota.co.uk

Pending RESX/26/01048 - Prior Approval Householder (Rear Extension)
Council
Date received
27 Jul 2026
Postcode
CH42 8PY
Type
Prior Approval Householder (Rear Extension)

Description

Application to determine whether prior approval is required for a single storey flat roof rear extension extending 5 metres beyond the rear wall of the original dwellinghouse and reaching 3 metres to the eaves with a maximum height of the extension at 3 metres. Data via plota.co.uk

Wirral
Planning Authority Score
3.3/10
Poor
#227 of 296 councils
Relevant to this application:
Householder decisions

Wirral is slower than most councils at deciding householder applications, ranking #200 out of 296. Householder applications are slightly more likely to be approved here (90%) than the national average (90%).

Slower than most councils
for householder decisions
These figures are council-wide context, not a prediction for this application. View full council performance
Wirral decision performance
Based on MHCLG data, the year to March 2026
88%
Overall approval rate
Above avg (87%) #164 of 296
90%
Householder approved
Above avg (90%) #198 of 296
57%
Decided in 8 weeks
Below avg (63%) #200 of 296
45%
Extended time limit
Above avg (41%) #197 of 296
62%
Minor dwellings approved
47 decided (1-9 homes)
86%
Major dwellings approved
7 decided (10+ homes)
77%
Change of use approved
61 decided
909
Total decisions
112 refused in the year to March 2026