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Planning in Bewsey

Approved
81%
13 of 16 decided
Decision time
about 8 weeks
on average

Applications within 1 km of the centre of Bewsey in the last 24 months, from Warrington Borough Council's planning register.

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Around Bewsey

Postcode districts

WA5 166 applications in the last 12 monthsWA2 108 applications in the last 12 months

Applications in each district in the last 12 months.

Planning authority: Warrington Borough Council

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About Bewsey

Bewsey and Whitecross is a vibrant ward located to the west of Warrington's town centre in Lancashire, England. It features essential amenities such as the town's General Hospital and multiple community centres, with plans for a new health hub to support local residents. The area is well-connected by the 16/16A bus route and offers five primary schools, while several secondary education options are available nearby, including Beamont Collegiate Academy and Great Sankey High School. Additionally, Sankey Valley Park enhances the community's green spaces, making it an appealing area for potential development and planning applications.

In terms of safety, there were no crimes reported in the immediate area during the most recent reporting period (September 2026). This makes Bewsey a particularly low-crime area, which is often reflected in its desirability and property values.

The area around Bewsey has 1 nature designation nearby, which may affect how planning applications are assessed.

For anyone interested in property development or monitoring local planning decisions, Bewsey 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.

To comment on or object to a planning application near Bewsey, open it in the list above: each one links to the council's own page for it and shows any comment deadline.

In the last 24 months, 39 planning applications were submitted near Bewsey. Of these, 81% were approved, with an average decision time of 54 days.

The most common types were full planning applications (16), outline applications (4), listed building and heritage (2).

Common questions

How many planning applications have been submitted near Bewsey?
In the last 24 months, 39 planning applications were submitted near Bewsey. The approval rate is 81%.
How long do planning decisions take near Bewsey?
The average planning decision time near Bewsey is 54 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 Bewsey?
The planning approval rate near Bewsey is 81%. The national average across England and Wales is 87%.
What types of planning applications are most common near Bewsey?
The most common type of planning application near Bewsey is full planning applications, with 16 submissions in the last 24 months.
How can I track planning applications near Bewsey?
You can search and track planning applications near Bewsey on Planning Signal. Create a free account to save searches, watch specific applications, and receive email alerts when new plans are submitted nearby.