How long do planning decisions take near Common Side?

The average planning decision time near Common Side is 332 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 Common Side?

The planning approval rate near Common Side is 100%. The national average across England and Wales is approximately 87%.

What types of planning applications are most common near Common Side?

The most common type of planning application near Common Side is discharge of conditions, with 1 submissions in the last 24 months.

How can I track planning applications near Common Side?

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Common Side, Cheshire Planning Applications

Recent planning applications near Common Side, Cheshire.

Cheshire · England · settlement

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Town Insights

Property Prices

Average property sale price: £537,649 (based on 50 recent transactions from HM Land Registry).

Area Information

Admin district: Cheshire West and Chester
Parliamentary constituency: Chester South and Eddisbury
LSOA: Cheshire West and Chester 030B

Crime Statistics

0 crimes reported in 2026-02.

Flood Risk

No active flood warnings near Common Side.

Keyword Scorecard

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

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 Common Side based on the last 24 months of planning data.

Nearby Applications

1 planning application found near Common Side.

- Hollies Farm Shop The Hollies Forest Road Tarporley CW6 9ES
Single storey extension
Status: Permitted | Council: Chester | Date: 2024-08-10
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A brief summary of Common Side in Cheshire

Common Side is a settlement located in Cheshire, England.

Property prices in Common Side show an average sale price of £537,649, based on 50 recent transactions recorded by HM Land Registry.

There were no crimes reported in the immediate area during the most recent reporting period. This makes Common Side a particularly low-crime area.

Common Side has one conservation area within its boundaries: No data available for publication by HE. 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.

Ecology & Nature Designations

The area around Common Side includes 3 Sites of Special Scientific Interest (SSSI): Little Budworth Common SSSI, Oak Mere SSSI, Abbots Moss SSSI; 3 Special Areas of Conservation (SAC): Oak Mere, West Midlands Mosses; 3 Ramsar Wetland Sites: Midland Meres & Mosses Phase 2. These designations may affect planning decisions, as proposals near protected sites require environmental impact assessment and may face additional restrictions.

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Planning Activity in Common Side

In the last 24 months, 3 planning applications were submitted near Common Side. Of these, 100% were approved, with an average decision time of 332 days.

This is notably above the national average of approximately 87%, suggesting a relatively permissive planning environment. Applicants near Common Side may find that well-prepared applications have a strong chance of success.

With an average of 332 days, decisions near Common Side take longer than the statutory targets. Applicants should budget for a 12-month timeline and consider pre-application discussions to avoid delays.

The most common application types near Common Side were discharge of conditions (1), other applications (1).

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