Largest housing developments in Cheshire
Housing schemes of 100+ homes in Cheshire: waiting for a decision, approved in the last three years, and early-stage proposals. Each scheme is counted once, under its main application.
30 schemes in play, 6,294 homes in total, plus 8 early-stage proposals.
Schemes in play, largest first
Shaded areas are the site boundaries councils publish; elsewhere a dot marks the site, sized by homes.
Up to 450 homes
LOSTOCK HALL FARM Lostock Hall Road, Poynton, Stockport, Cheshire East, SK12 1D
Outline planning application for the development of up to 450 dwellings, with all matters reserved except for access (CE Ref 26/3496/OUT)
Up to 448 homes
Land At East of Swanlow Lane Winsford
Hybrid application: full planning permission for demolition of existing buildings and means of access from Swanlow Lane, including new site spine road, new junction with Swanlow Lane and culvert and outline planning permission with all matters reserved (apart from means of access) for a residential development of up to 448 dwellings (Class C3), together with open space, landscaping and associated
401 homes
Former University Of Chester Padgate Campus Crab Lane, Poulton-with-fearnhead, Warrington, WA2 0DB
Full Planning Application for the demolition of existing buildings and sports facilities and erection of a residential development of 399 dwellings, inclusive of 2 no. self build plots (Use Class C3) with vehicular access off Crab Lane and Fearnhead Lane, and associated landscaping, public open space, and infrastructure (including primary sub-station)
Up to 350 homes
Land At Chapel Lane Widnes Cheshire
Outline planning application (with all matters other than access reserved) for the development of up to 350 dwellings, public open space, landscaping and associated infrastructure works. Full details for site access arrangements via a new junction onto Chapel Lane following the demolition of Rose Farm and new emergency access on Chapel Lane (to be determined by Knowsley Borough Council only) and a
Up to 330 homes
Land Off Darnhall School Lane Winsford
Outline Planning Application for the erection of up to 330 dwellings including proposed access, all other matters are reserved.
Up to 325 homes
Land At Chester Road Bypass Hartford Northwich
Outline with all matters reserved except for means of access for erection of up to 325 dwellings with public open space, landscaping, sustainable urban drainage system (SuDs) and principal means of vehicular access from Chester Road (A566)
320 homes
Land West Of The By-pass (a534) And South Of Bradeley Hall Road, Haslington, Cheshire East,
Outline planning application for residential development (Use Class C3) circa 320 dwellings and the demolition of existing buildings and structures. All matters are reserved.
240 homes
Former DW Sports Site, 2 Bank Street, Warrington, WA1 2AS
Erection of 2no. 6-storey buildings comprising 240 affordable apartments (Use Class C3) together with an amenity garden, cycle and bin storage and other associated works.
237 homes
Land South Of Curzon Drive, Keepers Road And Boddington Drive, East Of Lichfield Avenue, And West Of Stansfield Drive, Warrington, WA4 3LG
Proposed residential development of 237 dwellings, landscaping, public open space and associated infrastructure
Up to 236 homes
TALL ASH FARM, 112, BUXTON ROAD, CONGLETON, CHESHIRE, CW12 2DY
Demolition of existing building and the development of up to 236 dwellings including access
229 homes
Land East Of Golborne Road
Full Application for proposed 228 dwellings with new vehicular/ pedestrian access, public open space, landscaping and associated works; and Outline Application (Access to be considered) for proposed 1 no. self build plot
Up to 205 homes
Land West Of Crewe Road, Shavington, Cheshire East
Outline planning for erection of up to 205 dwellings with access considered (all other matters reserved) together with associated landscaping and infrastructure works, alterations to existing access to Crewe Road, demolition of existing residential and commercial buildings, provision of revised access and parking arrangement for the retained commercial units
Up to 200 homes
Land At Turret Hall Farm Croft, Warrington
Outline application (access to be considered) for a residential development of up to 200 dwellings (use class C3) with associated landscaping and road infrastructure
Up to 200 homes
Land South Of Manchester Road Manchester Road, Hollins Green, Warrington
Outline planning application (all matters reserved except for means of vehicular access into the site) for a residential development of up to 200 residential dwellings (Use Class C3) with associated open space, landscaping and road infrastructure.
Up to 200 homes
Land At Whitchurch Road Christleton Chester
Outline planning application (with all matters reserved other than access) for up to 200 dwellings, public open space, landscaping and associated infrastructure works
Up to 190 homes
Land West of Swanlow Lane Winsford Cheshire
Outline Planning Application (with all matters reserved except access) for Residential Development comprising up to 190 dwellings with associated landscaping, public open space and vehicular access off Swanlow Lane
Up to 150 homes
Land at Dickens Lane, Sprink Farm, DICKENS LANE, POYNTON, SK12 1NU
Outline planning application for the demolition of all buildings and structures and the erection of up to 150 dwellings with 30% affordable homes, public open space, landscaping and sustainable drainage system (SuDS) and vehicular access point from Dickens Lane. All matters reserved except for means of access.
Up to 140 homes
Land At Jack Lane Moulton Cheshire
Outline planning application for up to 140 new homes (both open market and affordable), new pedestrian linkages, sustainable drainage measures, new public open spaces and landscape/biodiversity enhancements. All matters reserved except for vehicular access to Jack Lane.
Up to 140 homes
Land At Arderne House Farm Eaton Road Tarporley
Demolition of existing dwelling, stables and associated structures, and outline planning permission (with all matters reserved other than access) for the development of up to 140 dwellings, public open space, landscaping and associated infrastructure works
Up to 140 homes
Premier Loushers, Premier Loushers, Distillery House Premier Business Park Loushers Lane, Latchford, Warrington, WA4 6DN
Outline Planning (Major) - Construction of up to 140 dwellings (Use Class C3) and associated works (all detailed matters are reserved for subsequent approval - other than access off Loushers Lane).
Up to 130 homes
Land At Lache Lane Marlston Cum Lache Chester
Erection of up to 130 dwellings, public open space, landscaping, sustainable urban drainage and associated infrastructure works (all matters reserved except for access)
Up to 130 homes
Land At Manor Farm, Alsager,
Outline application with all matters reserved except for means of access to, but not within, the site for the development of up to 130 dwellings and associated landscaping and infrastructure works.
Up to 120 homes
Land North of Chester Road Tattenhall Chester
Outline planning application (with all matters reserved other than access) for the development of up to 120 dwellings, public open space and landscaping
120 homes
Land Opposite Kelsall Community School Flat Lane Kelsall Chester
Full planning application concerning three independent parcels of land (Parcel A, B & C) involving: 1) Parcel A - Construction of 120 dwellings, open space, and associated works and infrastructure; 2) Parcel B - construction of a car park off Flat Lane with associated infrastructure & 3) Parcel C - construction of a new footpath along Flat Lane with associated highway works on Flat Lane/Chester Ro
Up to 120 homes
Land At Mere's Edge Mere's Edge Helsby
Outline application for up to 120 dwellings (with access for approval; appearance, landscaping, layout and scale reserved for future approval) residential development (Use Class C3) with new vehicular, pedestrian and cycle access, a new bridge and associated landscaping, engineering and demolition works
112 homes
Land At Robin Hood Lane Helsby Frodsham
Erection of 112 dwellings with public open space, landscaping, allotments, new vehicular access and other associated works
Up to 111 homes
Land At Clive Hall Farm Middlewich Road Winsford
Outline planning application for the erection of up to 111 dwellings with associated works (access to be considered and all other matters reserved)
Up to 110 homes
Land At Chester Road Hartford Northwich
Outline planning application (with all matters reserved other than access) for up to 110 dwellings, public open space, landscaping and other associated infrastructure works
Up to 110 homes
Land At Greenlands Tattenhall Chester
Outline planning application for the erection of up to 110 residential dwellings (including affordable housing), introduction of structural planting and landscaping, public open space, sustainable urban drainage system and associated works (all matters reserved except for access).(Full Flood Risk Assement available online)
100 homes
Elite Gemstones Properties, Hilden House, 103 - 113 Sankey Street, Bewsey And Whitecross, Warrington, WA1 1LA
Proposed change of use from office (Class E) to provide 100 residential apartments (Class C3)
Early stage: no application yet
Developers often ask the council whether a large scheme needs an environmental assessment before they apply. These requests show what's coming. They are not applications, and they don't count towards the totals above.
Up to 450 homes
Land North Of Culcheth Land North Of Culcheth, Warrington, WA4 6DN
EIA Screening Opinion - Proposal for up to 450 homes. Note- this is not an application for planning permission.
Up to 250 homes
Land East Of Golborne Road, Winwick, Warrington
EIA Screening Opinion request for up to 250 dwellings, areas of public open space and associated infrastructure/works
Up to 450 homes
Land To West Of Hob Hey Lane, Culcheth And Glazebury, Warrington
EIA Screening Opinion Request - Erection of up to 450no. Dwellings (Use Class C3), open space and associated infrastructure (Note - this is not an application for planning permission)
Up to 205 homes
Land West Of Crewe Road, Shavington, Cheshire East, CW2 5AH
EIA screening for up to 205 dwellings at Land west of Crewe Road, Shavington, CW2 5AH.
Up to 500 homes
Land At Lostock Hall Farm, Poynton,
EIA Scoping request for development of up to 500 new dwellings and including access, public open space, landscaping, affordable housing, and associated engineering and infrastructure works
412 homes
Former University Of Chester Padgate Campus Crab Lane, Poulton-with-fearnhead, Warrington, WA2 0DB
Screening Opinion for Full Planning Application for the demolition of existing buildings and sports facilities and erection of a residential development of 410 dwellings, inclusive of 2 no. self build plots (Use Class C3) with vehicular access off Crab Lane and Fearnhead Lane, and associated landscaping, public open space, and infrastructure (including primary sub-station)
133 homes
Land To The West Of Moorsfield Avenue, Audlem, Cheshire East,
EIA Screening request in relation to Outline planning application for the erection of 133 dwellings with access and associated parking, access roads, public open space, landscaping, sustainable urban drainage, and other associated works.
Up to 350 homes
Land At Thelwall Heyes Cliff Lane, Warrington, WA4 2TS
Proposed residential development for up to 350 homes
By county
- Aberdeenshire (7)
- Barnet - Greater London (14)
- Bedfordshire (16)
- Belfast (5)
- Berkshire (12)
- Bristol (7)
- Buckinghamshire (23)
- Cambridgeshire (24)
- Cheshire (30)
- Coleraine (5)
- Cornwall (10)
- County Durham (23)
- Croydon - Greater London (24)
- Derbyshire (23)
- Devon (21)
- Dorset (9)
- East Riding of Yorkshire (9)
- East Sussex (17)
- Essex (76)
- Gloucestershire (36)
- Greater Manchester (49)
- Hammersmith & Fulham - Greater London (6)
- Hampshire (36)
- Havering - Greater London (7)
- Herefordshire (7)
- Hertfordshire (51)
- Highland (5)
- Hounslow - Greater London (8)
- Kent (44)
- Lancashire (23)
- Leicestershire (34)
- Lincolnshire (27)
- Merseyside (20)
- Norfolk (22)
- Northamptonshire (5)
- Nottinghamshire (21)
- Oxfordshire (26)
- Shropshire (10)
- Somerset (6)
- South Lanarkshire (8)
- South Yorkshire (28)
- Staffordshire (28)
- Suffolk (17)
- Surrey (23)
- Tyne and Wear (17)
- Wandsworth - Greater London (11)
- Warwickshire (25)
- West Midlands (19)
- West Sussex (20)
- West Yorkshire (23)
- Wiltshire (18)
- Worcestershire (21)
How we count
We read the number of homes from each application's description and count each scheme once: under its outline or full application, not again for each later phase, amendment or condition. A scheme that crosses a council boundary is counted once and listed under both councils. "Up to" figures are the most the permission would allow.
"In play" means waiting for a decision (for up to five years), approved in the last three years, or still receiving applications for its phases.
Solar farms, reservoirs, roads and other projects decided nationally are on the national infrastructure projects page.