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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.

Awaiting decisionStockport and Cheshire East · DC/100393

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)

Awaiting decisionChester · 26/02212/FUL

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

Awaiting decisionWarrington · 2025/00952/FULM

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)

ApprovedHalton · 23/00244/OUT

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

Awaiting decisionChester · 25/03686/OUT

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.

Awaiting decisionChester · 26/00826/OUT

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)

Awaiting decisionCheshire East · 25/3308/OUT

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.

Awaiting decisionWarrington · 2026/00196/FULM

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.

ApprovedWarrington · 2024/01056/FULM

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

ApprovedCheshire East · 15/2099C

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

Awaiting decisionWarrington · 2026/01220/HYB

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

Awaiting decisionCheshire East · 26/3315/OUT

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

Awaiting decisionWarrington · 2026/00773/OUTM

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

Awaiting decisionWarrington · 2026/00889/OUTM

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.

Awaiting decisionChester · 25/02656/OUT

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

Awaiting decisionChester · 25/03947/OUT

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

ApprovedCheshire East · 17/4256M

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.

Awaiting decisionChester · 25/03420/OUT

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.

Awaiting decisionChester · 25/03281/OUT

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

ApprovedWarrington · 2019/35516

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).

Awaiting decisionChester · 26/02034/OUT

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)

Awaiting decisionCheshire East · 25/3904/OUT

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.

Awaiting decisionChester · 26/02414/OUT

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

Awaiting decisionChester · 25/03203/FUL

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

Awaiting decisionChester · 24/03823/OUT

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

Decision madeChester · 26/00142/FUL

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

Awaiting decisionChester · 25/01216/OUT

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)

Awaiting decisionChester · 26/01504/OUT

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

Awaiting decisionChester · 25/01764/OUT

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)

ApprovedWarrington · 2025/00166/PA3MA

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.

Early stage: no application yetWarrington · 2026/01201/SCR

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.

Early stage: no application yetWarrington · 2026/00969/SCR

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

Early stage: no application yetWarrington · 2026/00903/SCR

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)

Early stage: no application yetCheshire East · 26/0966/EIA

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.

Early stage: no application yetCheshire East · 26/0803/EIA

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

Early stage: no application yetWarrington · 2025/01202/SCR

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)

Early stage: no application yetCheshire East · 25/0449/EIA

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.

Early stage: no application yetWarrington · 2024/00088/SCR

Up to 350 homes

Land At Thelwall Heyes Cliff Lane, Warrington, WA4 2TS

Proposed residential development for up to 350 homes

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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.