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Planning in Great Sutton

Approved
87%
20 of 21 decided
Decision time
about 7 weeks
on average

Applications within 1 km of the centre of Great Sutton in the last 24 months, from Cheshire West and Chester Council's planning register.

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Around Great Sutton

Postcode districts

CH66 101 applications in the last 12 monthsCH1 265 applications in the last 12 monthsCH65 112 applications in the last 12 months

Applications in each district in the last 12 months.

Planning authority: Cheshire West and Chester Council

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About Great Sutton

Great Sutton is a village located on the Wirral Peninsula within the unitary authority of Cheshire West and Chester, England. As a suburb of Ellesmere Port, it has transitioned from an independent village to part of the expanding town, sharing its history with the nearby Little Sutton. This evolving landscape presents various planning opportunities and challenges for development in the area.

Property prices in Great Sutton show an average sale price of £204,559, based on 50 recent transactions recorded by HM Land Registry. There are currently no active flood warnings for the Great Sutton area, indicating a relatively low flood risk at present. This is a positive factor for both existing residents and those considering property purchases or new developments.

In terms of safety, there were no crimes reported in the immediate area during the most recent reporting period (May 2026). This makes Great Sutton a particularly low-crime area, which is often reflected in its desirability and property values.

For anyone interested in property development or monitoring local planning decisions, Great Sutton 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 Great Sutton, 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, 50 planning applications were submitted near Great Sutton. Of these, 87% were approved, with an average decision time of 46 days.

The most common types were discharge of conditions (17), tree works (5), other applications (3). 10 large-scale developments were submitted during this period.

Common questions

How many planning applications have been submitted near Great Sutton?
In the last 24 months, 50 planning applications were submitted near Great Sutton. The approval rate is 87%.
How long do planning decisions take near Great Sutton?
The average planning decision time near Great Sutton is 46 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 Great Sutton?
The planning approval rate near Great Sutton is 87%. The national average across England and Wales is 87%.
What types of planning applications are most common near Great Sutton?
The most common type of planning application near Great Sutton is discharge of conditions, with 17 submissions in the last 24 months.
How can I track planning applications near Great Sutton?
You can search and track planning applications near Great Sutton on Planning Signal. Create a free account to save searches, watch specific applications, and receive email alerts when new plans are submitted nearby.