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

Pending RETX/25/01989
Council
Date received
19 Jan 2026
Postcode
CH45 5DJ

Description

Conversion of part of the existing vacant shop/commercial premises to a single residential dwelling at ground floor. Commercial space to be retained to front section of the ground floor area.

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