How long do planning decisions take near Davenham?

The average planning decision time near Davenham is 62 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 Davenham?

The planning approval rate near Davenham is 60%. The national average across England and Wales is approximately 87%.

What types of planning applications are most common near Davenham?

The most common type of planning application near Davenham is tree works applications, with 6 submissions in the last 24 months.

How can I track planning applications near Davenham?

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Davenham, Cheshire Planning Applications

Recent planning applications near Davenham, Cheshire.

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About Davenham

Davenham is a village located in Cheshire, England, within the Borough of Cheshire West and Chester. As of the 2011 census, the population stood at 2,745. Nestled in the heart of the Cheshire Plain, Davenham is situated near the scenic River Dane and River Weaver, making it a notable area for planning applications and local developments.

Population: 3,066 (2021)

District: Cheshire West and Chester

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Town Insights

Property Prices

Average property sale price: £290,353 (based on 50 recent transactions from HM Land Registry).

Area Information

Admin district: Cheshire West and Chester
Parliamentary constituency: Mid Cheshire
LSOA: Cheshire West and Chester 023F

Crime Statistics

0 crimes reported in 2026-02.

Flood Risk

No active flood warnings near Davenham.

Keyword Scorecard

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

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 Davenham based on the last 24 months of planning data.

Nearby Applications

5 planning applications found near Davenham.

- 13 Grovemount Davenham Northwich CW9 8LY
1 x Mature oak - Request to crown lift to 5m over driveway and lawn and crown reduce by up to 2m and remove large deadwood
Status: Undecided | Type: Full | Council: Chester | Date: 2026-04-13
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- 7 Grovemount Davenham Northwich CW9 8LY
Oak tree (T1) 2 metre crown reduction and crown lifting to 5 metres.
Status: Undecided | Type: Trees | Council: Chester | Date: 2026-03-31
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- 73 Green Avenue Davenham Northwich CW9 8HZ
Demolition of existing garage, side extension, and the addition of two first floor dormers, installation of solar panels, timber cladding to front and render to all elevations
Status: Undecided | Type: Other | Council: Chester | Date: 2025-10-28
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- Dolobran 19 Firth Fields Davenham Northwich CW9 8JB
G1 Holly hedge - Reduce height by approximately 1-1.5m reduction to keep screening between properties
Status: Permitted | Type: Trees | Council: Chester | Date: 2025-10-06
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- 66 Hartford Road Davenham Northwich CW9 8JF
Single storey rear extension
Status: Permitted | Council: Chester | Date: 2025-09-03
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A brief summary of Davenham in Cheshire

Property prices in Davenham show an average sale price of £290,353, 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 Davenham a particularly low-crime area.

Davenham 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 Davenham includes 7 Ancient Woodland sites. These designations may affect planning decisions, as proposals near protected sites require environmental impact assessment and may face additional restrictions.

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Planning Activity in Davenham

In the last 24 months, 22 planning applications were submitted near Davenham. Of these, 60% were approved, with an average decision time of 62 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 Davenham.

At 62 days on average, decisions near Davenham slightly exceed the 8-week statutory target for minor applications, though this is common across many councils.

The most common application types near Davenham were tree works (6), discharge of conditions (4), other applications (3). The significant number of tree-related applications is typical for areas with mature tree cover or active tree preservation orders.

In terms of development scale, 1 medium-scale application, 21 smaller schemes were submitted.

1 planning appeal was lodged, of which 0 were allowed and 1 was dismissed (0% success rate). This low success rate indicates that the council's refusal decisions are generally upheld by the Planning Inspectorate.

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