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Planning in Culcheth

Approved
81%
71 of 83 decided
Decision time
about 8 weeks
on average

Applications within 1 km of the centre of Culcheth in the last 24 months, from Warrington Borough Council's planning register.

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About Culcheth

Culcheth is a village located within the civil parish of Culcheth and Glazebury in the Warrington district of Cheshire, England. Situated six miles northeast of Warrington, it is an area of interest for planning applications due to its growing community and proximity to urban centres. The settlement has a population of approximately 11,454. It sits within the Culcheth and Glazebury district.

There are currently no active flood warnings for the Culcheth area, indicating a relatively low flood risk at present. This is a positive factor for both existing residents and those considering property purchases or new developments.

In terms of safety, there were no crimes reported in the immediate area during the most recent reporting period (September 2026). This makes Culcheth 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, Culcheth 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.

To comment on or object to a planning application near Culcheth, open it in the list above: each one links to the council's own page for it and shows any comment deadline.

In the last 24 months, 137 planning applications were submitted near Culcheth. Of these, 81% were approved, with an average decision time of 54 days.

The most common types were full planning applications (59), tree works (20), outline applications (18).

1 planning appeal was lodged, of which 1 was allowed and 0 were dismissed (100% success rate).

Common questions

How many planning applications have been submitted near Culcheth?
In the last 24 months, 137 planning applications were submitted near Culcheth. The approval rate is 81%.
How long do planning decisions take near Culcheth?
The average planning decision time near Culcheth is 54 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 Culcheth?
The planning approval rate near Culcheth is 81%. The national average across England and Wales is 87%.
What types of planning applications are most common near Culcheth?
The most common type of planning application near Culcheth is full planning applications, with 59 submissions in the last 24 months.
How can I track planning applications near Culcheth?
You can search and track planning applications near Culcheth on Planning Signal. Create a free account to save searches, watch specific applications, and receive email alerts when new plans are submitted nearby.