Croft, Cheshire Planning Applications
Recent planning applications near Croft, Cheshire.
Cheshire · England · settlement
About Croft
Croft is a semi-rural village and civil parish located in the Borough of Warrington, Cheshire, approximately four miles north of Warrington town centre. With a population of 2,920 as recorded in the 2001 census, Croft offers a residential environment that may be of interest to those researching planning applications in the area.
Population: 3,194 (2021)
District: Warrington
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Town Insights
Property Prices
Average property sale price: £270,680 (based on 50 recent transactions from HM Land Registry).
Area Information
- Admin district: Warrington
- Parliamentary constituency: Warrington North
- LSOA: Warrington 002C
Crime Statistics
0 crimes reported in 2026-02.
Flood Risk
No active flood warnings near Croft.
Keyword Scorecard
Planning constraint analysis based on the last 24 months of applications near Croft.
- 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 Croft based on the last 24 months of planning data.
Nearby Applications
12 planning applications found near Croft.
- - 23 Wadeson Way, Croft, Warrington, WA3 7JW
Single storey rear extension
Type: Full | Council: Warrington | Date: 2026-04-02
View full details - - Land Off Sandy Lane Croft, Warrington, WA3 7BQ
Remedial works to trees x 1.
Type: Trees | Council: Warrington | Date: 2026-03-18
View full details - - 37 Smithy Brow, Croft, Warrington, WA3 7DA
Demolition of existing conservatory and construction of single storey rear extension
Type: Full | Council: Warrington | Date: 2026-03-12
View full details - - 18 Deacons Close, Croft, Warrington, WA3 7EN
Variation of Condition No. 2 (approved plans/documents) to reflect proposed amendments to the house type on plot 49 (self build plot) and amendment of wording to condition no's 3 (Materials), 4, (CEMP
Type: Conditions | Council: Warrington | Date: 2026-02-25
View full details - - 60 New Lane, Croft, Warrington, WA3 7LW
Proposed amendment to 2025/00466/FULH to allow for increase in footprint of single storey rear extension
Status: Permitted | Type: Amendment | Council: Warrington | Date: 2026-02-18
View full details - - 18 Deacons Close, Croft, Warrington, WA3 7EN
Discharge of Conditions 14(Landscaping), 17(Solar Panels), 23(Suds), 24(Drainage Verification), on previous application 2023/00201/FULM
Type: Conditions | Council: Warrington | Date: 2026-02-12
View full details - - One Community Trust, Croft Primary School Mustard Lane, Croft, Warrington, WA3 7DG
Discharge of Conditions 5(Construction method statement), 6(Biodiversity gain plan), and 7(Habitat Management and Monitoring Plan Plan) on application 2025/00086/FUL ( new modular nursery building, in
Type: Conditions | Council: Warrington | Date: 2026-01-30
View full details - - 62 New Lane, Croft, Warrington, WA3 7LW
Single Storey rear extension
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: Warrington | Date: 2025-10-24
View full details - - 9 Smithy Lane, Croft, Warrington, WA3 7HQ
Demolition of side porch and construction of two storey side extension
Type: Full | Council: Warrington | Date: 2025-04-28
View full details - - 21 Betsyfield Drive, Croft, Warrington, WA3 7LJ
Proposed Ancillary Annexe
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: Warrington | Date: 2024-10-02
View full details - - 20 Smithy Brow, Croft, Warrington, WA3 7BZ
Amended parking plan as a non-material amendment to the existing permission under 2022/42073.
Status: Withdrawn | Type: Amendment | Council: Warrington | Date: 2023-10-12
View full details - - 72 New Lane, Croft, Warrington, WA3 7JL
Proposed single storey extension to the rear of the house.
Status: Undecided | Type: Outline | Council: Warrington | Date: 2023-05-25
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A brief summary of Croft in Cheshire
Croft is a semi-rural village and civil parish located in the Borough of Warrington, Cheshire, approximately four miles north of Warrington town centre. With a population of 2,920 as recorded in the 2001 census, Croft offers a residential environment that may be of interest to those researching planning applications in the area. The settlement has a population of approximately 3,194 (2021 estimate). It sits within the Warrington district.
Property prices in Croft show an average sale price of £270,680, 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 Croft a particularly low-crime area.
For anyone interested in property development or monitoring local planning decisions, Croft 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 Croft
In the last 24 months, 12 planning applications were submitted near Croft. Of these, 100% were approved.
This is notably above the national average of approximately 87%, suggesting a relatively permissive planning environment. Applicants near Croft may find that well-prepared applications have a strong chance of success.
The most common application types near Croft were full planning applications (6), discharge of conditions (3), outline applications (1). Full planning applications account for 50% of all submissions, covering new builds, change of use, and works that go beyond permitted development rights.
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