A new Local Plan has been prepared to shape the future of the borough over the next 15 years.
Notice of Adoption
Wirral Council, at its meeting on 31st March 2025, resolved to formally adopt the Wirral Local Plan 2022 to 2040.
The Local Plan now forms part of the statutory development plan for Merseyside and Halton and the Neighbourhood Development Plans for Devonshire Park and for Hoylake.
The relevant documents, which will be made available for public inspection, free of charge in Wirral's public libraries can be viewed below:
Please note that the version of the Written Statement linked below is that which was included with the agenda to Full Council on the 31 March 2025. A final version of the Written Statement will be added to this page shortly:
Adopted Written Statement
Adopted Policies Map
Sustainability Appraisal
Post-adoption Environmental Report
Inspectors Report
Schedule of Modifications
View the background to the preparation of the Wirral Local Plan 2022 to 2040
The King's Gap Conservation Area Boundary was extended and a new appraisal and management plan were adopted in January 2025. For further information, see King's Gap Conservation area webpage on the Council's website: