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Planning in Farnworth

Approved
82%
32 of 36 decided
Decision time
about 4 weeks
on average

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

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About Farnworth

Farnworth is a northern area of Widnes in Halton, Cheshire, England, serving as an electoral ward with a population of 7,990 as of 2021. Historically a village situated between Prescot and Penketh, Farnworth presents various opportunities and considerations for planning applications within the vibrant context of the Borough of Halton. The settlement has a population of approximately 6,300. It sits within the Halton district.

Property prices in Farnworth show an average sale price of £205,773, based on 50 recent transactions recorded by HM Land Registry.

For anyone interested in property development or monitoring local planning decisions, Farnworth 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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To comment on or object to a planning application near Farnworth, 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, 42 planning applications were submitted near Farnworth. Of these, 82% were approved, with an average decision time of 27 days.

The most common types were outline applications (11), tree works (3), discharge of conditions (2).

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

Common questions

How many planning applications have been submitted near Farnworth?
In the last 24 months, 42 planning applications were submitted near Farnworth. The approval rate is 82%.
How long do planning decisions take near Farnworth?
The average planning decision time near Farnworth is 27 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 Farnworth?
The planning approval rate near Farnworth is 82%. The national average across England and Wales is 87%.
What types of planning applications are most common near Farnworth?
The most common type of planning application near Farnworth is outline applications, with 11 submissions in the last 24 months.
How can I track planning applications near Farnworth?
You can search and track planning applications near Farnworth on Planning Signal. Create a free account to save searches, watch specific applications, and receive email alerts when new plans are submitted nearby.