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Planning in Birchwood

Approved
85%
11 of 13 decided
Decision time
about 7 weeks
on average

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

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Around Birchwood

Postcode districts

WA3 259 applications in the last 12 monthsWA2 110 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 Birchwood

Birchwood is a town and civil parish in the Borough of Warrington, Cheshire, with a population of 10,614 as of the 2021 census. Established as a new town in the 1970s, it comprises three districts: Gorse Covert, Locking Stumps, and Oakwood. This growing community presents various planning opportunities and developments, making it a key area for prospective investors and residents alike. The settlement has a population of approximately 10,610 (2021 estimate). It sits within the Warrington district.

For anyone interested in property development or monitoring local planning decisions, Birchwood 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 Birchwood, 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, 18 planning applications were submitted near Birchwood. Of these, 85% were approved, with an average decision time of 49 days.

The most common types were full planning applications (8), outline applications (4), advertising consent (1). 2 large-scale developments were submitted during this period.

Common questions

How many planning applications have been submitted near Birchwood?
In the last 24 months, 18 planning applications were submitted near Birchwood. The approval rate is 85%.
How long do planning decisions take near Birchwood?
The average planning decision time near Birchwood is 49 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 Birchwood?
The planning approval rate near Birchwood is 85%. The national average across England and Wales is 87%.
What types of planning applications are most common near Birchwood?
The most common type of planning application near Birchwood is full planning applications, with 8 submissions in the last 24 months.
How can I track planning applications near Birchwood?
You can search and track planning applications near Birchwood on Planning Signal. Create a free account to save searches, watch specific applications, and receive email alerts when new plans are submitted nearby.