How long do planning decisions take near Appleton?

The average planning decision time near Appleton is 60 days. The statutory target is 8 weeks (56 days) for minor applications and 13 weeks for major applications.

What is the planning approval rate near Appleton?

The planning approval rate near Appleton is 67%. The national average across England and Wales is approximately 87%.

What types of planning applications are most common near Appleton?

The most common type of planning application near Appleton is amendment applications, with 6 submissions in the last 24 months.

How can I track planning applications near Appleton?

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Appleton, Cheshire Planning Applications

Recent planning applications near Appleton, Cheshire.

Cheshire · England · settlement

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About Appleton

Population: 10,355 (2021)

District: Warrington

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Town Insights

Property Prices

Average property sale price: £221,370 (based on 50 recent transactions from HM Land Registry).

Area Information

Admin district: Halton
Parliamentary constituency: Widnes and Halewood
LSOA: Halton 002C

Crime Statistics

282 crimes reported in 2026-03.

Crime Breakdown

violent-crime: 120
public-order: 37
anti-social-behaviour: 31
shoplifting: 21
criminal-damage-arson: 18
other-crime: 12
vehicle-crime: 11
drugs: 9
other-theft: 9
bicycle-theft: 5
burglary: 4
possession-of-weapons: 2
robbery: 2
theft-from-the-person: 1

Flood Risk

No active flood warnings near Appleton.

Keyword Scorecard

Planning constraint analysis based on the last 24 months of applications near Appleton.

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 Appleton based on the last 24 months of planning data.

Nearby Applications

11 planning applications found near Appleton.

- 62 Fairfield Road Widnes Cheshire WA8 6SQ
Application to determine if prior approval is required for a single storey rear extension with a projection of 4.00m at
Status: Permitted | Type: Outline | Council: Halton | Date: 2026-01-29
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- 6 Regent Road Widnes Cheshire WA8 6EP
Application for a Certificate of Proposed Lawful Development for a single storey rear extension at
Status: Permitted | Type: Outline | Council: Halton | Date: 2026-01-23
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- 2 Midland Street Widnes Cheshire WA8 6JZ
Retrospective application to confirm change of use of the first floor from commercial / business use (Use Class E3) to one single dwellinghouse (Use Class C3) at
Status: Undecided | Type: Amendment | Council: Halton | Date: 2026-01-13
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- 74 Albert Road Widnes Cheshire WA8 6JT
Proposed change of use from a shop (use class E) to a bar & restaurant (use class sui generis) at
Status: Permitted | Type: Amendment | Council: Halton | Date: 2024-12-16
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- 2 - 6 Appleton Village Widnes Cheshire WA8 6DZ
Proposed change of use from a health centre (Class E) to House of Multiple Occupancy (Class C4) for 15 x 1 bedrooms with no change to footprint at
Status: Rejected | Type: Amendment | Council: Halton | Date: 2024-10-04
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- Proposed change of use from Class E Hairdressers to Class C3 Residential unit First Floor 86 Albert Road Widnes WA8 6JT
Proposed change of use from Class E Hairdressers to Class C3 Residential unit First Floor 86 Albert Road Widnes WA8 6JT
Status: Undecided | Type: Amendment | Council: Halton | Date: 2024-06-19
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- 61 - 63 Albert Road Widnes Cheshire WA8 6JS
Proposed change of use of part of building from commercial use to 2 apartments at 61 - 63 Albert Road Widnes Cheshire WA8 6JS
Status: Undecided | Type: Amendment | Council: Halton | Date: 2024-06-13
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- 24 Deacon Road Widnes Cheshire WA8 6ED
Proposed change of use of ground floor from commercial to residential at 24 Deacon Road Widnes Cheshire WA8 6ED
Status: Permitted | Type: Amendment | Council: Halton | Date: 2023-09-15
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- 4 Condi House Appleton Village Widnes Cheshire WA8 6EQ
Proposed change of use from general office space to a taxi booking office at 4 Condi House Appleton Village Widnes Cheshire WA8 6EQ
Status: Permitted | Type: Amendment | Council: Halton | Date: 2023-09-15
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- 1A Deacon Road Widnes Cheshire WA8 6EA
Proposed change of use from residential flats to offices at
Status: Permitted | Type: Amendment | Council: Halton | Date: 2023-06-17
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- 27 Cedar Avenue Widnes Cheshire WA8 6SN
Proposed single storey extension extending 5 metres from the rear wall. The maximum height of the extension is 3.05 metres and an eaves height of 2.85 metres at
Status: Permitted | Type: Outline | Council: Halton | Date: 2023-05-28
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A brief summary of Appleton in Cheshire

Appleton is a civil parish and suburb located within the Warrington district of Cheshire, England. As part of Warrington, it offers a blend of residential and community spaces, making it relevant for those researching planning applications in the area. The settlement has a population of approximately 10,355 (2021 estimate). It sits within the Warrington district.

Property prices in Appleton show an average sale price of £221,370, based on 50 recent transactions recorded by HM Land Registry.

The Appleton area recorded 282 crimes in the most recent reporting period. As with any urban or suburban area, prospective residents may wish to review the detailed crime breakdown for further context.

Appleton has one conservation area within its boundaries: Victoria Square. Planning applications within or near this conservation area are subject to additional scrutiny to preserve the architectural and historic character of the area. Homeowners and developers should be aware that permitted development rights may be restricted.

For anyone interested in property development or monitoring local planning decisions, Appleton planning applications can be searched by entering a local postcode above. Results include full application details, decision status, and the ability to track applications over time and set planning alerts to help you monitor and review pending planning applications.

Planning Activity in Appleton

In the last 24 months, 15 planning applications were submitted near Appleton. Of these, 67% were approved, with an average decision time of 60 days.

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 near Appleton.

At 60 days on average, decisions near Appleton slightly exceed the 8-week statutory target for minor applications, though this is common across many councils.

The most common application types near Appleton were amendments (6), outline applications (5), discharge of conditions (3).

1 planning appeal was lodged, of which 0 were allowed and 1 was dismissed (0% success rate). This low success rate indicates that the council's refusal decisions are generally upheld by the Planning Inspectorate.

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