Grappenhall, Cheshire Planning Applications
Recent planning applications near Grappenhall, Cheshire.
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Planning applications in Grappenhall are administered by Cheshire East Council. View the full Cheshire East Council planning applications page for approval rates and decision timelines.
About Grappenhall
Grappenhall is a picturesque village situated in the civil parish of Grappenhall and Thelwall, within the Borough of Warrington, Cheshire. As of the 2021 census, the population was recorded at 9,651, reflecting a slight decrease from previous years. This vibrant community presents various opportunities for planning applications, making it an area of interest for developers and local authorities alike.
Population: 9,651
District: Grappenhall and Thelwall
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Area Information
- Admin district: Warrington
- Parliamentary constituency: Warrington South
- LSOA: Warrington 020C
Crime Statistics
0 crimes reported in 2026-05.
Flood Risk
No active flood warnings near Grappenhall.
Keyword Scorecard
Planning constraint analysis based on the last 24 months of applications near Grappenhall.
- 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 Grappenhall based on the last 24 months of planning data.
Nearby Applications
286 planning applications found near Grappenhall.
- - THELWALL HEYES Cliff Lane, Grappenhall And Thelwall, Warrington, WA4 2TS
Proposed cleaning of brickwork
Type: Heritage | Council: Warrington | Date: 2026-05-21
View full details - - 4, THELWALL VIEW Knutsford Road, Grappenhall And Thelwall, Warrington, WA4 2TU
Proposed fell of x2 trees and Remedial works to x2 trees
Type: Trees | Council: Warrington | Date: 2026-05-06
View full details - - HOLLYBROOK HOUSE Canal Side, Grappenhall And Thelwall, Warrington, WA4 3EX
SINGLE STOREY DETACHED GARDEN ROOM
Type: Full | Council: Warrington | Date: 2026-04-01
View full details - - 17 Portola Close, Grappenhall And Thelwall, Warrington, WA4 2SW
Single storey side extension plus single/double storey rear and side extension.
Type: Full | Council: Warrington | Date: 2026-03-23
View full details - - CUERDON MANOR HOUSE Cuerdon Drive, Grappenhall And Thelwall, Warrington, WA4 3JU
Discharge of Condition 6(External Lightning) on previous application 2025/00368.
Status: Permitted | Type: Conditions | Council: Warrington | Date: 2025-12-19
View full details - - CANAL BANK FARM Canal Side, Grappenhall And Thelwall, Warrington, WA4 3EX
Erection of replacement stable block and store (for the keeping of donkeys, ponies and horses), construction of midden, and reconfiguration/surfacing of existing track with permeable hard surface.
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: Warrington | Date: 2025-12-04
View full details - - CANAL BANK FARM Canal Side, Grappenhall And Thelwall, Warrington, WA4 3EX
TECHNICAL DETAILS CONSENT, PURSUANT TO PERMISSION IN PRINCIPLE 2025/01049/PIP - Residential development to form 2no. dwellings: comprising barn conversion & erection of 1no. Detached part-one storey/p
Status: Permitted | Council: Warrington | Date: 2025-11-24
View full details - - 11 St Wilfrids Drive, Grappenhall And Thelwall, Warrington, WA4 2SH
Single storey rear extension with render
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: Warrington | Date: 2025-11-24
View full details - - 7 East View, Grappenhall And Thelwall, Warrington, WA4 2QH
Proposed demolition of existing single storey rear extension and the erection of new single storey rear extension with white render.
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: Warrington | Date: 2025-11-11
View full details - - Stretton Medical Centre, 12 Lindi Avenue, Grappenhall And Thelwall, Warrington, WA4 2SJ
New frontage and associated works.
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: Warrington | Date: 2025-10-30
View full details - - 5 Laurel Bank, Grappenhall And Thelwall, Warrington, WA4 2SF
Part single storey, part two storey extension to both side elevations and rear, front bay window and porch
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: Warrington | Date: 2025-10-16
View full details - - 20 Knightsbridge Avenue, Grappenhall And Thelwall, Warrington, WA4 2QR
Proposed single storey rear and side extensions
Status: Permitted | Type: Outline | Council: Warrington | Date: 2025-10-13
View full details - - 1 St Wilfrids Drive, Grappenhall And Thelwall, Warrington, WA4 2SH
Single storey rear extension.
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: Warrington | Date: 2025-09-10
View full details - - CANAL BANK FARM Canal Side, Grappenhall And Thelwall, Warrington, WA4 3EX
Residential-led redevelopment to form 2no. custom self-build dwellings; comprising barn conversion & erection of 1no. detached part-one storey/part-two storey dwelling and erection of replacement stab
Status: Permitted | Type: Outline | Council: Warrington | Date: 2025-07-28
View full details - - 23 Bellhouse Lane, Grappenhall And Thelwall, Warrington, WA4 2SG
Two storey rear extension.
Status: Permitted | Type: Outline | Council: Warrington | Date: 2025-07-21
View full details - - WOODSIDE COTTAGE Knutsford Road, Grappenhall And Thelwall, Warrington, WA4 2TT
5 x Remedial Works 1 x Fell
Status: Conditions | Type: Trees | Council: Warrington | Date: 2025-07-21
View full details - - Canal Bank Farm Canal Side, Grappenhall And Thelwall, Warrington, WA4 3EX
Confirmation of Compliance with conditions numbered No.1 (Commencement) and No.6 (Bat mitigation) on planning approval ref. 2024/00358/FUL, as amended by 2024/00792/NMA.
Type: Conditions | Council: Warrington | Date: 2025-07-16
View full details - - 15 Cuerdon Drive, Grappenhall And Thelwall, Warrington, WA4 3JU
FIRST FLOOR REAR/SIDE EXTENSION
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: Warrington | Date: 2025-07-13
View full details - - 3 Hazelwood Mews, Grappenhall And Thelwall, Warrington, WA4 2YG
Proposed single storey rear extension
Status: Rejected | Type: Full | Council: Warrington | Date: 2025-06-09
View full details - - 23 Bellhouse Lane, Grappenhall And Thelwall, Warrington, WA4 2SG
Proposed addition of 2 storey rear extension
Type: Outline | Council: Warrington | Date: 2025-05-09
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A brief summary of Grappenhall in Cheshire
Grappenhall is a picturesque village situated in the civil parish of Grappenhall and Thelwall, within the Borough of Warrington, Cheshire. As of the 2021 census, the population was recorded at 9,651, reflecting a slight decrease from previous years. This vibrant community presents various opportunities for planning applications, making it an area of interest for developers and local authorities alike. The settlement has a population of approximately 9,651. It sits within the Grappenhall and Thelwall district.
There were no crimes reported in the immediate area during the most recent reporting period. This makes Grappenhall a particularly low-crime area.
Grappenhall has 2 conservation areas within its boundaries: Thelwall Village, Grappenhall Village. Planning applications within or near these conservation areas 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 Grappenhall includes 1 Sites of Special Scientific Interest (SSSI): Woolston Eyes SSSI. 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 Grappenhall
In the last 24 months, 119 planning applications were submitted near Grappenhall. Of these, 83% were approved.
This is broadly in line with the national average of approximately 87%. Grappenhall maintains a standard approach to planning decisions.
The most common application types near Grappenhall were full planning applications (65), outline applications (24), tree works (15). Full planning applications account for 55% of all submissions, covering new builds, change of use, and works that go beyond permitted development rights.
In terms of development scale, 1 medium-scale application, 15 smaller schemes were submitted. The absence of major applications suggests the area is primarily characterised by smaller-scale improvements and extensions rather than large new developments.
15 planning appeals were lodged, of which 8 were allowed and 6 were dismissed (57% success rate). This relatively high appeal success rate suggests that the local authority may be refusing some applications that the Planning Inspectorate considers acceptable.
Application Outcomes
- Approved: 67 applications
- Refused: 13 applications
- Withdrawn: 1 application
- Awaiting decision: 38 applications
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