How many planning applications has Warrington Borough Council received?

Warrington Borough Council received 1,359 planning applications in the last 24 months. The approval rate is 80%.

What is the planning approval rate for Warrington Borough Council?

Warrington Borough Council approves 80% of planning applications. The national average across England and Wales is approximately 87%.

How do I object to a planning application in Warrington Borough Council?

To object to a Warrington Borough Council planning application, you must submit your representation to Warrington Borough Council during the public consultation period — typically 21 days from the date the application was publicised. Planning Signal shows you the consultation deadline for each application and links directly to the Warrington Borough Council planning portal where objections can be submitted.

Can I appeal a Warrington Borough Council planning decision?

Yes. If Warrington Borough Council refuses your planning 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.

Warrington Borough Council Planning Applications

Q: How do I search Warrington Borough Council planning applications?

You can search Warrington Borough Council planning applications by postcode on Planning Signal. Enter any postcode in the Warrington Borough Council area to see all nearby applications, filter by type, and track decisions in real time.

Search and explore Warrington Borough Council planning applications. Planning Signal is your free alternative to the Warrington Borough Council planning portal — search all recent applications, track decisions, and get alerts on new developments in the area.

Region: North West

About Warrington Borough Council

Governance

Leader: Hans Mundry (Labour), since 4 December 2023

Chair: Mo Hussain (Labour), since 19 May 2025

Seats: 58 councillors

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Last election: 2 May 2024

Political composition: Labour (40), Liberal Democrats (12), Independent (4), Conservative (2)

Council Planning Features

Planning Applications - Browse all applications submitted to Warrington Borough Council, filterable by status, type, and size
Planning Activity Summary - Approval rates, average decision times, and application type distribution for Warrington Borough Council
Keyword Scorecard - See how often applications in Warrington Borough Council mention key planning constraints like heritage, flood risk, and environmental concerns
Council Boundary Map - Interactive map showing the council boundary and application locations
Full Details - View complete application details, dates and decision status

Council Insights

Property Prices

Average property sale price: £720,815 (based on 50 recent transactions from HM Land Registry).

Area Information

Admin district: Cheshire East
Parliamentary constituency: Tatton
LSOA: Cheshire East 004C

Crime Statistics

21 crimes reported in 2026-05.

Crime Breakdown

violent-crime: 8
anti-social-behaviour: 3
criminal-damage-arson: 2
drugs: 2
other-theft: 2
public-order: 2
burglary: 1
vehicle-crime: 1

Keyword Scorecard

Planning constraint analysis based on the last 24 months of applications in Warrington Borough Council.

Ecology & Wildlife Constraints (keywords: bats, bat survey, bat roost, great crested newt, GCN...)
Trees & Landscape (keywords: tree preservation order, TPO, arboricultural, tree survey, root protection area...)
Flood & Drainage (keywords: flood zone 2, flood zone 3, flood risk assessment, FRA, surface water...)
Heritage & Conservation (keywords: listed building, grade II, grade II*, grade I, conservation area...)
Green Belt (keywords: green belt, inappropriate development, very special circumstances, openness)
Highways & Access (keywords: visibility splays, highway authority objection, access arrangement, parking provision, transport statement...)
Refusal & Risk Indicators (keywords: refusal, delegated refusal, appeal dismissed, overdevelopment, character and appearance...)
Planning Process & Appeals (keywords: appeal lodged, appeal allowed, appeal dismissed, public inquiry, inspector)

Planning Activity Summary

Approval rates, average decision times, and application type distribution for Warrington Borough Council based on the last 24 months of planning data.

Towns and villages in Warrington Borough Council

739 towns and villages. Click any town to search for planning applications nearby.

Flood Risk

No active flood warnings in the Warrington Borough Council area.

Monitoring Stations

9 flood monitoring stations near Warrington Borough Council.

Prestbury (River Bollin)
Stanneylands (Dean)
Old Mill Lane (River Bollin)
Poynton (Poynton Brook)
Wilmslow (River Bollin)
Poise Brook Debris Screen (Poise Brook)
Rainfall station
Bramhall Green Bridge Lane (Micker Brook)
Cheadle Daylesford Road

A brief summary of Warrington Borough Council

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). The council comprises 58 councillors seats, with the most recent election held on 2 May 2024.

The average property sale price in the Warrington Borough Council area is £720,815, based on 50 recent transactions.

There were 21 crimes reported in the Warrington Borough Council area during the most recent period, a moderate level broadly in line with similar areas.

Conservation Areas

There are 16 designated conservation areas within the Warrington Borough Council area. Planning applications within or near these areas are subject to additional scrutiny to preserve architectural and historic character. Permitted development rights may be restricted.

Conservation areas include: Walton Village, Victoria Road and York Drive, Grappenhall, Lymm, London Road and Grappenhall Road, Stockton Heath, Ackers Road and Marlborough Crescent, Stockton Heath, Thelwall Village, Bewsey Street, Winwick Street, Bridge Street, Buttermarket Street, and 6 more.

Ecology & Nature Designations

The Warrington Borough Council area includes 1 Sites of Special Scientific Interest (SSSI): Alderley Edge SSSI. These designations may affect planning decisions, as proposals near protected sites require environmental impact assessment and may face additional restrictions.

The council area encompasses 739 towns and villages, including Alderley Edge, Alsager, Bollington, Chester, Congleton and Crewe. Planning applications across these communities can be searched using the postcode search above.

Search Warrington Borough Council Planning Applications

Planning Signal provides a free, fast planning search for Warrington Borough Council. Use the postcode search above to find planning applications near any address in the Warrington Borough Council area. Unlike the official Warrington Borough Council planning portal, Planning Signal lets you save searches, watch individual applications, and receive email alerts when decisions are made or new applications are submitted nearby.

Whether you're a resident checking Warrington Borough Council planning applications near your home, a homeowner tracking your own application, or a property professional monitoring the local market, Planning Signal gives you the tools to stay informed about planning and development across Warrington Borough Council.

Planning Activity

In the last 24 months, 1,359 planning applications Warrington Borough Council received. Of these, 80% were approved.

This is below the national average of approximately 87%, which may reflect stricter local policies, sensitivity of the area, or higher levels of speculative applications. Pre-application advice is particularly worthwhile in Warrington Borough Council.

The most common application types in Warrington Borough Council were full planning applications (632), outline applications (238), discharge of conditions (194). Full planning applications account for 47% of all submissions, covering new builds, change of use, and works that go beyond permitted development rights.

In terms of development scale, 12 large-scale (major) developments, 22 medium-scale applications, 202 smaller schemes were submitted. The high volume of major applications indicates significant development pressure in the area, which may interest property developers and investors.

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

Application Outcomes

Approved: 635 applications
Refused: 135 applications
Withdrawn: 19 applications
Awaiting decision: 570 applications

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