Sainsburys, 342a Woodchurch Road, Prenton, Birkenhead, Wirral, CH42 8PQ
Pending
SPVX/26/00223
Description
The proposed development is to install solar PV panels to the rooftops upon Sainsbury's Birkenhead Superstore, CH42 8PQ. An installation of a 167kWp solar PV system - (362 x solar PV modules) - on a non-domestic flat rooftop, to produce low carbon...
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