Crewe-by-Farndon, Cheshire Planning Applications
Recent planning applications near Crewe-by-Farndon, Cheshire.
Cheshire · England · settlement
Planning applications in Crewe-by-Farndon are administered by Cheshire East Council. View the full Cheshire East Council planning applications page for approval rates and decision timelines.
About Crewe-by-Farndon
Crewe-by-Farndon is a small settlement located within the parish of Farndon in the borough of Cheshire West and Chester, England. Historically a township, it became a separate civil parish in 1866 but was merged back into Farndon on 1 April 2015. As of the 2001 census, it had a population of just 45, making it a quaint and quiet location for potential planning applications in the area.
Population: 45
District: Farndon
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Town Insights
Property Prices
Average property sale price: £333,938 (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 047A
Crime Statistics
0 crimes reported in 2026-05.
Flood Risk
No active flood warnings near Crewe-by-Farndon.
Keyword Scorecard
Planning constraint analysis based on the last 24 months of applications near Crewe-by-Farndon.
- 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 Crewe-by-Farndon based on the last 24 months of planning data.
Nearby Applications
3 planning applications found near Crewe-by-Farndon.
- - Barn At Lodge Farm Worthenbury Road Crewe by Farndon Chester
Conversion of brick barn into 4 dwellings
Status: Rejected | Council: Chester | Date: 2025-10-20
View full details - - Barn At Lodge Farm Worthenbury Road Crewe by Farndon Chester
Conversion of steel barn into 6 dwellings
Status: Permitted | Council: Chester | Date: 2025-10-20
View full details - - Kingslee Worthenbury Road Crewe by Farndon Chester CH3 6PA
Barn for agricultural machinery storage
Status: Permitted | Type: Other | Council: Chester | Date: 2023-11-10
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A brief summary of Crewe-by-Farndon in Cheshire
Crewe-by-Farndon is a small settlement located within the parish of Farndon in the borough of Cheshire West and Chester, England. Historically a township, it became a separate civil parish in 1866 but was merged back into Farndon on 1 April 2015. As of the 2001 census, it had a population of just 45, making it a quaint and quiet location for potential planning applications in the area. The settlement has a population of approximately 45. It sits within the Farndon district.
Property prices in Crewe-by-Farndon show an average sale price of £333,938, 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 Crewe-by-Farndon a particularly low-crime area.
Crewe-by-Farndon 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 Crewe-by-Farndon includes 2 Sites of Special Scientific Interest (SSSI): River Dee (England) SSSI, Dee Cliffs, Farndon SSSI; 1 Special Areas of Conservation (SAC): River Dee and Bala Lake. These designations may affect planning decisions, as proposals near protected sites require environmental impact assessment and may face additional restrictions.
For anyone interested in property development or monitoring local planning decisions, Crewe-by-Farndon 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 Crewe-by-Farndon
In the last 24 months, 11 planning applications were submitted near Crewe-by-Farndon. Of these, 50% were approved, with an average decision time of 34 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 Crewe-by-Farndon.
The average decision time of 34 days is within the government's 8-week statutory target for minor applications, indicating an efficient planning department.
The most common application types near Crewe-by-Farndon were outline applications (2), tree works (1), telecoms (1).
In terms of development scale, 1 large-scale (major) development, 8 smaller schemes were submitted.
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