Sainsburys, 342a Woodchurch Road, Prenton, Birkenhead, Wirral, CH42 8PQ
Pending
SPVX/26/00223 - Prior Approval Solar PV roof non-domestic
Description
The proposed development is to install solar PV panels to the rooftops upon Sainsbury's Birkenhead Superstore, CH42 8PQ. An installation of a 167kWp solar PV system - (362 x solar PV modules) - on a non-domestic flat rooftop, to produce low carbon...
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Historical activity at this location
24 previous applications on record - archival context, not part of the live application.
This property
Previous applications at this address
2025
With conditions
Replacement cladding for the external elevations of the store
2024
With conditions
Replacement and new plant equipment on roof of foodstore
2021
Approved
Application to determine whether prior approval is required for a proposed 15m high 5G eq…
2018
Approved
Installation of new single leaf fire exit door from supermarket sales area
Within ~100m
Nearby activity
2024
With conditions
326 Woodchurch Road, Prenton, Wirral, CH42 8PQ
Installation of one illuminated fascia sign, one illuminated hanging sign and internally…
2024
With conditions
347 Woodchurch Road, Prenton, Birkenhead, Wirral, CH42 8PE
Change of use of upper floors from residential to office (the first floor level will be u…
2023
Approved
338 A Woodchurch Road, Prenton, Wirral, CH42 8PQ
Change of use from office to two-bedroom flat
2023
With conditions
373 Woodchurch Road, Prenton, Birkenhead, Wirral, CH42 8PE
Vary C4; T he extraction system as installed for the use approved shall be maintained the…
2023
With conditions
326 Woodchurch Road, Prenton, Wirral, CH42 8PQ
Change of use of ground floor from retail (class E) to a hot food takeaway (sui generis)…
2022
With conditions
Bradshaw Farnham And Lea, 357 Woodchurch Road, Prenton, Birkenhead, Wirral, CH42 8PE
Erection of three-storey rear extension. It is also proposed to convert existing maisonet…
2022
Land Opposite 616 Woodchurch Road, Wirral, CH43
Retrospective planning application for the erection of a 2 metre high boundary fence
2021
Approved
373 Woodchurch Road, Prenton, Birkenhead, Wirral, CH42 8PE
Application to display shop advertising above main entrance
2021
Approved
373 Woodchurch Road, Prenton, Birkenhead, Wirral, CH42 8PE
Proposed Change of use from a carpet shop to fast food takeaway including new shopfront a…
2021
Approved
343 Woodchurch Road, Prenton, Wirral,
2 no. Internally illuminated fascia panel with acrylic text 1 no. Non illuminated opening…
2020
Approved
343 Woodchurch Road, Prenton, Wirral,
Change of use of ground floor retail unit to veterinary and pet care service (Class E) an…
2019
Approved
Care Launderette, 383 Woodchurch Road, Prenton, Birkenhead, Wirral, CH42 8PF
Retrospective advert consent sought for 1 no. LED-backlit part animated part static fasci…
2019
Approved
Care Launderette, 383 Woodchurch Road, Prenton, Birkenhead, Wirral, CH42 8PF
Application for variation of Condition 3 of planning permission APP/15/01572 to allow for…
2019
Approved
Kirwans Solicitors, 361 Woodchurch Road, Prenton, Birkenhead, Wirral, CH42 8PE
Change of use of ground floor from Use Class A2 (financial and professional services) to…
2019
Approved
Bus Stop Curzon Road Woodchurch Road, Prenton, Wirral,
Upgrade of existing double sided advertising paper panels with double sided advertising d…
2019
Approved
0305-0369, Woodchurch Road, O/s No 375, Wirral, Ch42 8pf,
Upgrade of existing double sided advertising paper panels with double sided advertising d…
2018
Approved
343 Woodchurch Road, Prenton, Wirral,
Application to vary condition 2 of planning permission APP/17/00479 (approved plans). Con…
2017
Approved
Insight Moving Images, 336a Woodchurch Road, Prenton, Birkenhead, Wirral, CH42 8PQ
Change of use to a beauty salon. No external alterations.
2017
Approved
Former Dave Pluck Licenced Bookmaker, 343 Woodchurch Road, Prenton, Wirral,
Erection of three storey building with A1 retail floorspace at ground floor (single unit…
2016
Approved
342 Woodchurch Road, Prenton, Wirral,
Single storey rear extension for store room and change of use of rear yard / side access…
Wirral
Planning Authority Score
3.4/10
Poor
#223 of 292 councils
Relevant to this application:
Householder decisions
Wirral is slower than most councils at deciding householder applications, ranking #213 out of 292. Householder applications are slightly more likely to be approved here (91%) than the national average (90%).
Slower than most councils
for householder decisions
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Wirral decision performance
Based on MHCLG data, 2025
87%
Overall approval rate
Above avg (87%) #183 of 292
91%
Householder approved
Above avg (90%) #182 of 292
55%
Decided in 8 weeks
Below avg (64%) #213 of 292
45%
Extended time limit
Above avg (40%) #188 of 292
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