How long do planning decisions take near Crow Wood?

The average planning decision time near Crow Wood is 69 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 Crow Wood?

The planning approval rate near Crow Wood is 71%. The national average across England and Wales is approximately 87%.

What types of planning applications are most common near Crow Wood?

The most common type of planning application near Crow Wood is discharge of conditions, with 6 submissions in the last 24 months.

How can I track planning applications near Crow Wood?

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Crow Wood, Cheshire Planning Applications

Recent planning applications near Crow Wood, Cheshire.

Cheshire · England · settlement

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Town Insights

Property Prices

Average property sale price: £236,965 (based on 50 recent transactions from HM Land Registry).

Area Information

Admin district: Halton
Parliamentary constituency: Widnes and Halewood
LSOA: Halton 008B

Crime Statistics

0 crimes reported in 2026-02.

Flood Risk

No active flood warnings near Crow Wood.

Keyword Scorecard

Planning constraint analysis based on the last 24 months of applications near Crow Wood.

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 Crow Wood based on the last 24 months of planning data.

Nearby Applications

3 planning applications found near Crow Wood.

- 43 Lytham Road Widnes Cheshire WA8 6RD
Proposed single storey rear extension and porch to front of dwelling at
Status: Undecided | Type: Full | Council: Halton | Date: 2026-04-27
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- Land On The East Side Of Crow Wood Lane Widnes WA8 3PN
Application to discharge condition no.s 18 (Sustainable Development and Climate Change Scheme) and 19 (Hard and Soft Landscaping) of planning permission 24/00458/FUL at
Status: Permitted | Type: Conditions | Council: Halton | Date: 2025-09-22
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- Land At Naylor Road Widnes Cheshire WA8 0BS
Application to discharge condition no 12.B (SuD's Verification Report) of planning permission 22/00004/FUL at Land At Naylor Road Widnes Cheshire WA8 0BS
Status: Conditions | Type: Conditions | Council: Halton | Date: 2024-06-07
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A brief summary of Crow Wood in Cheshire

Crow Wood is a settlement located in Cheshire, England.

Property prices in Crow Wood show an average sale price of £236,965, 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 Crow Wood a particularly low-crime area.

Crow Wood has one conservation area within its boundaries: Victoria Square. 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.

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Planning Activity in Crow Wood

In the last 24 months, 15 planning applications were submitted near Crow Wood. Of these, 71% were approved, with an average decision time of 69 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 Crow Wood.

At 69 days on average, decisions near Crow Wood slightly exceed the 8-week statutory target for minor applications, though this is common across many councils.

The most common application types near Crow Wood were discharge of conditions (6), amendments (6), outline applications (2).

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