What is the planning approval rate near Fiddler's Ferry?

The planning approval rate near Fiddler's Ferry is 100%. The national average across England and Wales is approximately 87%.

What types of planning applications are most common near Fiddler's Ferry?

The most common type of planning application near Fiddler's Ferry is full planning applications, with 6 submissions in the last 24 months.

How can I track planning applications near Fiddler's Ferry?

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Fiddler's Ferry, Cheshire Planning Applications

Recent planning applications near Fiddler's Ferry, Cheshire.

Cheshire · England · settlement

Planning applications in Fiddler's Ferry are administered by Warrington Borough Council. View the full Warrington Borough Council planning applications page for approval rates and decision timelines.

About Fiddler's Ferry

Fiddler's Ferry, located in the Borough of Warrington, Cheshire, is the site of a decommissioned coal-fired power station that began operations in 1971 with a capacity of 1,989 megawatts. After its closure on 31 March 2020, the site was acquired by Peel NRE in July 2022, marking a significant change in land use potential. The former power station, which drew water from the River Mersey, presents opportunities for redevelopment that may be of interest to those researching planning applications in the area.

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Town Insights

Property Prices

Average property sale price: £252,351 (based on 50 recent transactions from HM Land Registry).

Area Information

Admin district: Warrington
Parliamentary constituency: Warrington South
LSOA: Warrington 016B

Crime Statistics

0 crimes reported in 2026-05.

Flood Risk

No active flood warnings near Fiddler's Ferry.

Keyword Scorecard

Planning constraint analysis based on the last 24 months of applications near Fiddler's Ferry.

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 Fiddler's Ferry based on the last 24 months of planning data.

Nearby Applications

1 planning application found near Fiddler's Ferry.

- True Fit Golf, True Fit Golf, Cross Lane Farm Cottage Widnes Road, Warrington, WA5 2UW
Retrospective Application for redevelopment of an existing storage building into an internal sports court and the development of two new external, floodlit padel courts to the west of the storage buil
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: Warrington | Date: 2025-10-24
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A brief summary of Fiddler's Ferry in Cheshire

Property prices in Fiddler's Ferry show an average sale price of £252,351, 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 Fiddler's Ferry a particularly low-crime area.

For anyone interested in property development or monitoring local planning decisions, Fiddler's Ferry 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.

Planning Activity in Fiddler's Ferry

In the last 24 months, 8 planning applications were submitted near Fiddler's Ferry. Of these, 100% were approved.

This is notably above the national average of approximately 87%, suggesting a relatively permissive planning environment. Applicants near Fiddler's Ferry may find that well-prepared applications have a strong chance of success.

The most common application types near Fiddler's Ferry were full planning applications (6), outline applications (1), discharge of conditions (1). Full planning applications account for 75% of all submissions, covering new builds, change of use, and works that go beyond permitted development rights.

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