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House prices in Warrington Borough Council: average £260,040, +5.4% over 12 months (UK House Price Index, July 2026)

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Frequently asked questions

How many planning applications has Warrington Borough Council received?
Warrington Borough Council received 1,758 planning applications in the last 24 months. The approval rate is 82%.
How long does Warrington Borough Council take to decide applications?
Warrington Borough Council takes an average of 59 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 Warrington Borough Council?
Warrington Borough Council approves 82% of planning applications, against 87% nationally.
How do I object to a planning application in Warrington Borough Council?
Submit your representation to Warrington 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 Warrington Borough Council planning portal.
Can I appeal a Warrington Borough Council planning decision?
Yes. If Warrington Borough Council refuses your application, you can appeal to the Planning Inspectorate. 540 appeals were lodged against Warrington Borough Council decisions in the last 24 months, with a 35% success rate.

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

About Warrington Borough Council Planning Authority

Track every planning application and planning permission decision in the Warrington 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.

Warrington Borough Council serves as the local authority for the Borough of Warrington in Cheshire, England. Established in 1847 and reformed multiple times, the council became a unitary authority in 1998, combining the roles of both a district and county council. This structure allows for streamlined planning and development processes within the borough, making it an essential resource for anyone researching planning applications in the area. The council was established in | preceded_by =. The council is currently led by Hans Mundry (Labour), who has held the position since 4 December 2023. The council comprises 58 councillors, with the most recent election held on 2 May 2024.

The council area encompasses 86 towns and villages, including Lymm and Warrington. Use the planning application search above to find proposals across these communities by postcode.

In the last 24 months, Warrington Borough Council received 1,758 planning applications. Of these, 82% were approved, with an average decision time of 59 days.

The most common types were full planning applications (601), outline applications (239), discharge of conditions (195). 14 large-scale developments were submitted during this period.

540 planning appeals were lodged against Warrington Borough Council decisions, of which 162 were allowed and 298 were dismissed (35% success rate).

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