42 Hamilton Square, Birkenhead, Wirral, CH41 5BP Data via plota.co.uk
Proposal
Alterations to No 42, Hamilton Square to change use from commercial/ professional offices to 5 no self contained apartments. Demolition of former storage area to rear. Removal of rear escape stair. New windows and door to rear elevation following demolition and removal of escape stair. Internal alterations to allow conversion to apartments Data via plota.co.uk
Application progress
Under consideration
No decision has been issued yet. Plota predicted a decision around 28 Oct 2026; it is now day 324.
Documents 35
Plans & drawings 33
Site constraints 5
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- 20 m56-66, Market StreetGrade II
- 49 mSonny's on the SquareGrade II
- 49 mNumbers 29 to 47 (Odd) With Brick Outbuilding to RearGrade II
- 54 mThe Copperfield Public HouseGrade II
- 56 mNos. 30, 32 and 34, HAMILTON STREETGrade II
- 67 mNos. 25 and 27, MARKET STREETGrade II
- 75 m42 44, Hamilton StreetGrade II
- 81 m22, ARGYLE STREET (See details for further address information)Grade II
- 81 m28 and 30, Argyle StreetGrade II
- 83 mK6 Telephone Kiosk on Price Street at the corner with Argyle Street, adjacent to Hamilton SquareGrade II
- 83 m32, 34 and 36, Argyle StreetGrade II
- 84 mK6 Telephone Kiosk on Hamilton Street at junction with Duncan Street, adjacent to Hamilton SquareGrade II
- 86 m50, Hamilton StreetGrade II
- 89 mNumbers 19 to 34 (Consecutive) With Railings to FrontGrade I
- 91 mMonument to Queen VictoriaGrade II
- 91 mNumbers 51 to 57 (Consecutive) With Railings to FrontGrade I
- 92 mOld Hsbc Bank BuildingGrade II*
- 94 m38-50, Argyle StreetGrade II
- 97 mBirkenhead War Memorial (including flagpoles to north and south)Grade II*
- 104 mNo. 2A, PRICE STREETGrade II
- 110 mStatue of John LairdGrade II
- 110 m56, Hamilton StreetGrade II
- 122 m6, Duncan StreetGrade II
- 127 mFormer Stables and Carriage Houses to Numbers 52 to 57 Hamilton SquareGrade II
- 128 mTown HallGrade II*
- 135 m17 Brandon StreetGrade II
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Decision outlook
Day 324, past the statutory target. 70% of changes of use in Wirral are decided within thirteen weeks; extensions of time are common, and the council need not decide on the day. Last seen undecided on 27 Oct 2026.
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Consultation & key dates
- Comments by
- 17 Jan 2026
- Statutory expiry
- 2 Feb 2026
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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%).
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The consultation period closed on 17 Jan 2026.