Search Cronton planning applications
13 applications received or decided in the last 12 months · within 1 km of the centre of Cronton · updated daily · Knowsley Metropolitan Borough Council
Only 6 applications in the last 90 days, so this shows the last 12 months.
- 20 Lea Cross Grove Widnes Cheshire WA8 4FGApprovedProposed replacement of conservatory with single storey extension, extension of detached garage & construction of a garden room atReceived 9 Oct 2026Decided 15 Jun 202626/00394/FUL
- Widnes Sixth Form College Cronton Lane Widnes Cheshire WA8 5WAApprovedProposed new-build animal sciences facility with external landscaped areas including external paddocks, stables and pens atReceived 1 Sep 2026Decided 4 Sep 202626/00340/FUL
- Unicorn Inn 405 Cronton Road Cronton Knowsley WA8 5QFAwaiting decisionRETENION OF ERECTED SINGLE STOREY SIDE EXTENSIONFullReceived 25 Aug 202626/00408/FUL
- 495 Cronton Road Cronton Knowsley WA8 5QHApprovedERECTION OF A SINGLE STOREY SIDE EXTENSION.Received 24 Aug 2026Decided 7 Oct 202626/00420/FUL
- Widnes Sixth Form College Cronton Lane Widnes Cheshire WA8 5WAAwaiting decisionApplication to discharge condition no. 9 (SuDs Verification Report) of planning permission 23/00236/FUL atReceived 21 Aug 202626/00320/COND
Planning in Cronton
- Approved
- 73%
- 8 of 11 decided
- Decision time
- about 7 weeks
- on average
Applications within 1 km of the centre of Cronton in the last 24 months, from Knowsley Metropolitan Borough Council's planning register.
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WA8 161 applications in the last 12 months
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Planning authority: Knowsley Metropolitan Borough Council
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About Cronton
Cronton is a village and civil parish located within the Metropolitan Borough of Knowsley, Merseyside, England. Nestled amidst green belt land, it offers a rural setting while being just 2.3 miles (3.7 km) from the town centre of Widnes in Cheshire. This positioning may impact planning applications, particularly regarding land use and development in the surrounding areas. The settlement has a population of approximately 1,235 (2021 estimate). It sits within the Knowsley district.
In terms of safety, there were no crimes reported in the immediate area during the most recent reporting period (September 2026). This makes Cronton a particularly low-crime area, which is often reflected in its desirability and property values.
For anyone interested in property development or monitoring local planning decisions, Cronton 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.
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In the last 24 months, 14 planning applications were submitted near Cronton. Of these, 73% were approved, with an average decision time of 51 days.
The most common types were outline applications (2), full planning applications (1), discharge of conditions (1). 1 large-scale development was submitted during this period.