Great Budworth, Cheshire Planning Applications
Recent planning applications near Great Budworth, Cheshire.
Cheshire · England · settlement
About Great Budworth
Great Budworth is a charming village and civil parish located in Cheshire, England, approximately four miles north of Northwich, accessible via the A559 road. Historically part of the Arley Hall estate until 1948, the village boasts a small community, with a population of 302 recorded in the 2021 census. Its picturesque setting and rich history make it a noteworthy area for planning applications and local developments.
Population: 302 (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 021C
Crime Statistics
0 crimes reported in 2026-02.
Flood Risk
No active flood warnings near Great Budworth.
Keyword Scorecard
Planning constraint analysis based on the last 24 months of applications near Great Budworth.
- 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 Great Budworth based on the last 24 months of planning data.
Nearby Applications
4 planning applications found near Great Budworth.
- 26/00963/FUL - The Butts Smithy Lane Northwich CW9 6HL
Removal of the existing garage and rear conservatory, erection of a single storey front porch, single storey side and single storey rear extension, and alterations to front window
Status: Undecided | Council: Cheshire West and Chester | Date: 2026-04-17 - - 16 High Street Great Budworth Northwich CW9 6HF
Norwegian Spruce (T1) - Fell
Status: Undecided | Council: Chester | Date: 2026-03-20
View full details - - Blackthorn School Lane Great Budworth Northwich CW9 6HQ
1x Leylandii - Request to fell to ground level to to close proximity to property and roots pushing out concrete border
Status: Undecided | Council: Chester | Date: 2026-02-02
View full details - - 22 Westage Lane Great Budworth Northwich CW9 6HJ
Mulberry (Morus nigra) to rear of 22 Westage Lane - Prune overhanging branches to maintain health and shape.
Status: Withdrawn | Council: Chester | Date: 2023-02-02
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A brief summary of Great Budworth in Cheshire
Great Budworth is a charming village and civil parish located in Cheshire, England, approximately four miles north of Northwich, accessible via the A559 road. Historically part of the Arley Hall estate until 1948, the village boasts a small community, with a population of 302 recorded in the 2021 census. Its picturesque setting and rich history make it a noteworthy area for planning applications and local developments. The settlement has a population of approximately 302 (2021 estimate). It sits within the Cheshire West and Chester district.
Property prices in Great Budworth 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 Great Budworth a particularly low-crime area.
Great Budworth 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 Great Budworth includes 3 Ancient Woodland sites. These designations may affect planning decisions, as proposals near protected sites require environmental impact assessment and may face additional restrictions.
For anyone interested in property development or monitoring local planning decisions, Great Budworth 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 Great Budworth
In the last 24 months, 6 planning applications were submitted near Great Budworth.
The most common application types near Great Budworth were amendments (3).
2 planning appeals were lodged, of which 2 were allowed and 0 were dismissed (100% success rate). This relatively high appeal success rate suggests that the local authority may be refusing some applications that the Planning Inspectorate considers acceptable.
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