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House prices in Halton Borough Council: average £194,727, +1.8% over 12 months (UK House Price Index, July 2026)

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Frequently asked questions

How many planning applications has Halton Borough Council received?
Halton Borough Council received 405 planning applications in the last 24 months. The approval rate is 83%.
How long does Halton Borough Council take to decide applications?
Halton Borough Council takes an average of 57 days to decide planning applications. The statutory target is 8 weeks (56 days) for householder and minor applications, and 13 weeks for major applications.
What is the planning approval rate for Halton Borough Council?
Halton Borough Council approves 83% of planning applications, against 87% nationally.
How do I object to a planning application in Halton Borough Council?
Submit your representation to Halton Borough Council during the public consultation period, typically 21 days from when the application was publicised. Planning Signal shows the consultation deadline for each application and links directly to the Halton Borough Council planning portal.
Can I appeal a Halton Borough Council planning decision?
Yes. If Halton Borough Council refuses your application, you can appeal to the Planning Inspectorate. 75 appeals were lodged against Halton Borough Council decisions in the last 24 months, with a 25% success rate.

Planning data sourced from Halton Borough Council planning portal · Statistics based on the last 24 months

About Halton Borough Council Planning Authority

Track every planning application and planning permission decision in the Halton Borough Council area. View live status, browse proposals by postcode, and get free email alerts for new developments. Updated daily from the council planning portal.

Halton Borough Council serves as the local authority for Halton, a borough in Cheshire, England. Established as a unitary authority in 1998, it combines the roles of both district and county councils. Since 2014, Halton Borough Council has been part of the Liverpool City Region Combined Authority, which may influence planning applications and regional development initiatives in the area. The council was established in 1 April 1974. The council is currently led by Mike Wharton (Labour), who has held the position since 21 May 2021. Stephen Young serves as Chief Executive since 1 April 2022.

The council area encompasses 45 towns and villages, including Runcorn and Widnes. Use the planning application search above to find proposals across these communities by postcode.

In the last 24 months, Halton Borough Council received 405 planning applications. Of these, 83% were approved, with an average decision time of 57 days.

The most common types were discharge of conditions (56), outline applications (44), amendments (35). 6 large-scale developments were submitted during this period.

75 planning appeals were lodged against Halton Borough Council decisions, of which 16 were allowed and 47 were dismissed (25% success rate).

Residents and developers can search all planning permission and permitted development applications for Halton Borough Council above. To comment or object to a live application, visit the Halton Borough Council planning portal directly. Planning Signal links to the original submission for every application listed.