Wirral Council consults The Heswall Society on all planning applications in the Gayton and Heswall Lower Village Conservation Areas. We also monitor the Council's web site for applications elsewhere in our area which may be of concern. Our many members also make sure the Committee is aware of controversial proposals.

The Council has to make its planning decisions on the basis of Regional and National guidance.

The Society wishes to see the character of Heswall maintained and improved, and opposes - or seeks to modify - applications for development which would be harmful to the area. We aim to influence the outcomes by making reasoned arguments based on the planning policies and guidance notes which govern the Council's decision taking.

The Council is also presently consulting the Society about "Supplementary Planning Guidance". This is our opportunity to influence the future policies which will provide the basis for future development in our area.

We have plans showing all Tree Preservation Orders so that individual cases of trees at risk can be checked. We believe that an active amenity Society in Heswall is crucial to ensuring the best possible protection for our local area.

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