Bidston Observatory Wilding Way, Bidston, Prenton, Wirral, CH43 7RA

This site has had 8 applications since 2021: 5 approved, 1 refused.

• LDP/25/01296 Decided

  Bidston Observatory Wilding Way, Bidston, Prenton, Wirral, CH43 7RA

  Proposed use of part of the existing building as a wedding venue

  Submitted 20 Aug 2025 Lawful development
• LDP/25/00633 Decided

  BIDSTON OBSERVATORY Wilding Way, Bidston, Prenton, Wirral, CH43 7RA

  Proposed use of part of the existing building as a wedding venue

  Submitted 16 Apr 2025 Lawful development
• DIS/24/00145 Granted

  Bidston Observatory Wilding Way, Bidston, Prenton, Wirral, CH43 7RA

  Installation of photovoltaic panels, and air source heat pump to roof and installation of secondary glazing and fireplace stoves to interior of artistic research centre (Grade II listed building). Discharge of condition 3 (secondary glazing) of LBC/22/01796.

  Submitted 6 Feb 2024 Conditions
• DIS/22/02085 Granted

  Bidston Observatory Wilding Way, Bidston, Prenton, Wirral, CH43 7RA

  Discharge of condition 4 (storage and disposal of refuse including recycling facilities, and vehicle access thereto) of planning permission ref. APP/18/00402

  Decided 22 Dec 2022 Conditions
• APP/22/01798 Granted

  Bidston Observatory Wilding Way, Bidston, Prenton, Wirral, CH43 7RA

  Installation of photovoltaic panels and air source heat pump to roof of artistic research centre

  Decided 20 Jun 2023 Full applications
• LBC/22/01796 Granted

  Bidston Observatory Wilding Way, Bidston, Prenton, Wirral, CH43 7RA

  Installation of photovoltaic panels, and air source heat pump to roof and installation of secondary glazing and fireplace stoves to interior of artistic research centre (Grade II listed building)

  Decided 14 Jun 2023 Heritage and listed buildings
• APP/22/01348 Granted

  Bidston Observatory Wilding Way, Bidston, Prenton, Wirral, CH43 7RA

  Restoration, extension and change of use of part derelict existing substation and former observatory coach house building into residential dwelling and relocation of existing substation

  Submitted 1 Aug 2022 Full applications

1. 23 Sep 2021

   Received by Wirral

2. 6 Dec 2021

   Validated

   Checked as complete and ready for consideration.

3. 23 Sep 2022

   Decision issued: Refuse

4. 25 Jul 2026

   Added to PlanIndex

Wirral refused this application for the reasons on the decision notice; only the applicant can appeal, and refused schemes often return in revised form. More in our guide to what happens after a planning decision.

Listed building consent is needed for works that affect the special interest of a listed building, and carrying out such works without it is a criminal offence. More in our guide to planning application types.

• Bidston Windmill, Boundary Road, Bidston, Wirral, CH43 7RA

  LBC/08/06220 Submitted 11 Jul 2008 0m away

  Erection of a wooden, soundproof generator housing box on ground floor of windmill and opening 2no. ventilation grills/brick to outside

  Granted Heritage and listed buildings 8 docs

• Bidston Observatory Wilding Way, Bidston, Prenton, Wirral, CH43 7RA

  LDP/25/01296 Submitted 20 Aug 2025 0m away

  Proposed use of part of the existing building as a wedding venue

  Decided Lawful development

• Bidston Observatory Wilding Way, Bidston, Prenton, Wirral, CH43 7RA

  DIS/24/00145 Submitted 6 Feb 2024 0m away

  Installation of photovoltaic panels, and air source heat pump to roof and installation of secondary glazing and fireplace stoves to interior of artistic research centre (Grade II listed building). Discharge of condition 3 (secondary glazing) of LBC/22/01796.

  Granted Conditions Windows or glazing

• Bidston Lighthouse, WILDING WAY, BIDSTON, CH43 7RA

  LBC/14/00584 Submitted 2 May 2014 0m away

  Erection of a Radio Antenna to the outside of Bidston Lighthouse.

  Granted Heritage and listed buildings 8 docs

• 3 Lighthouse Cottages, BOUNDARY ROAD, BIDSTON, CH43 7RA

  APP/11/00388 Submitted 28 Mar 2011 0m away

  A change of use application in respect of cottages of the lighthouse cottages at bidston conservatory, the current planning use is 'office' although the nature of existing occupation is residential. The property is residential in character the change of use application is to reverse a previous change of use granted in 1981

  Granted Full applications Extension 5 docs

• BIDSTON OBSERVATORY Wilding Way, Bidston, Prenton, Wirral, CH43 7RA

  LDP/25/00633 Submitted 16 Apr 2025 0m away

  Proposed use of part of the existing building as a wedding venue

  Decided Lawful development

• LBC/26/00683 Status unknown

  2 Cross Lane, Bebington, Wirral, CH63 3AG

  The erection of a new two storey dwelling on the site of 2 Cross Lane. Demolition of an existing garage

  6 May 2026 Heritage and listed buildings
• LBC/26/00443 Status unknown

  LLOYDS TSB BANK, 137 Telegraph Road, Heswall, Wirral, CH60 0AN

  Decommissioning works including the removal of modern applied signage, fascia panels, projecting signs, and all associated branded elements fixed to the building facade including the external ATM.

  25 Mar 2026 Heritage and listed buildings
• LBC/26/00203 Granted

  1 Jubilee Crescent, Port Sunlight, Wirral, CH62 5DP

  Removal of wall between bathroom and WC to create larger bathroom space

  8 Feb 2026 Heritage and listed buildings
• LBC/26/00087 Granted

  DAVIS ORMEROD HEARING CENTRE, 3 Charing Cross, Birkenhead, Wirral, CH41 6EJ

  Listed Building Consent for the proposed installation of an internal roller shutter, positioned behind the existing shopfront glazing. Existing: eElectric roller shutter Proposed: Electric roller shutter remote control

  20 Jan 2026 Heritage and listed buildings
• LBC/25/01966 Withdrawn

  St Bartholomews Church Church Lane, Thurstaston, Wirral, CH61 0HW

  Detached toilet block

  19 Dec 2025 Heritage and listed buildings