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
• 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

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• 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

  LBC/21/01889 Submitted 23 Sep 2021 0m 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 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

• LDP/26/00949 Status unknown

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

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

  25 Jun 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.

  3 Jun 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.

  27 May 2026 Lawful development
• LDP/26/00699 Status unknown

  9 Orston Crescent, Spital, Wirral, CH63 9NZ

  Children's Care Home for a maximum three children C2 use

  8 May 2026 Lawful development
• LDP/26/00670 Status unknown

  Bidston Sports And Activity Centre Valley Road, Bidston, Wirral, CH41 7EJ

  Proposed siting of of one truck trailer fitted out to enable medical consultancy, parked in the existing car park, and made accessible via temporary stairs and a welfare cabin seated onto the hardstanding of the car park

  5 May 2026 Lawful development