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

This site has had 8 applications since 2021: 6 approved, 2 refused.

• LDP/25/01296 Granted

  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
• 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
• LBC/21/01889 Refused

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

  Installation of a black lockable and weatherproof A3 poster display case on the westward side of the perimeter wall, facing the public pathway. The dimensions of the poster case are 367x490mm and 30mm thickness. This display case will be used to advertise the Observatory and Lighthouse, as well as upcoming events.

  Decided 23 Sep 2022 Heritage and listed buildings

1. 16 Apr 2025

   Received by Wirral

2. 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.

A lawful development certificate is a legal determination that existing or proposed works do not need planning permission; the merits of the scheme are not considered. More in our guide to planning application types.

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

  LBC/08/06220 Submitted 11 Jul 2008 50 yards 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 50 yards away

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

  Granted Lawful development

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

  LBC/21/01889 Submitted 23 Sep 2021 50 yards away

  Installation of a black lockable and weatherproof A3 poster display case on the westward side of the perimeter wall, facing the public pathway. The dimensions of the poster case are 367x490mm and 30mm thickness. This display case will be used to advertise the Observatory and Lighthouse, as well as upcoming events.

  Refused Heritage and listed buildings 15 docs

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

  DIS/24/00145 Submitted 6 Feb 2024 50 yards 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 50 yards 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 50 yards 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

• LDP/26/00949 Status unknown

  1A Vanderbyl Avenue, Bromborough, Wirral, CH62 2AP

  Hip to gable build-up, rear dormer and loft conversion

  Received 25 Jun, published by the council 22 Jul 2026 Lawful development
• LDC/26/00851 Status unknown

  MELROSE, 8 Melrose Avenue, Hoylake, Wirral, CH47 3BU

  This application seeks formal agreement that a material operation has been undertaken in respect of planning permission ref. APP/22/01127 at 8 Melrose Avenue, Hoylake, CH47 3BU. It is asserted that the development has lawfully commenced as per the provisions of Section 56 of the Town and Country Planning Act 1990 (as amended) and can now be completed at any point in the future.

  Received 3 Jun, published by the council 29 Aug 2026 Lawful development
• LDP/26/00802 Status unknown

  112 Holm Lane, Oxton, Prenton, Wirral, CH43 2HT

  Hip to gable conversion of loft to a habitable space with 2 front facing rooflights.

  Received 27 May, published by the council 6 Aug 2026 Lawful development
• LDP/26/00732 Status unknown

  214 Mosslands Drive, Poulton, Wallasey, Wirral, CH44 2EG

  Domestic property rear Dormer extension

  Received 13 May, published by the council 22 Sep 2026 Lawful development
• LDC/26/00700 Status unknown

  Caravan, OLD WOOD, 210 Irby Road, Irby, Wirral, CH61 6XW

  Use of land and buildings as a single residential dwelling (Use Class C3).

  Received 8 May, published by the council 22 Sep 2026 Lawful development