How long do planning decisions take near Hale?

The average planning decision time near Hale is 43 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 Hale?

The planning approval rate near Hale is 75%. The national average across England and Wales is approximately 87%.

What types of planning applications are most common near Hale?

The most common type of planning application near Hale is outline applications, with 5 submissions in the last 24 months.

How can I track planning applications near Hale?

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Hale, Cheshire Planning Applications

Recent planning applications near Hale, Cheshire.

Cheshire · England · settlement

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Population: 1,794 (2021)

District: Halton

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Area Information

Admin district: Liverpool
Parliamentary constituency: Liverpool Garston
LSOA: Liverpool 059D

Crime Statistics

0 crimes reported in 2026-02.

Flood Risk

No active flood warnings near Hale.

Keyword Scorecard

Planning constraint analysis based on the last 24 months of applications near Hale.

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 Hale based on the last 24 months of planning data.

Nearby Applications

6 planning applications found near Hale.

- Village Hall High Street Hale Liverpool L24 4AF
Proposed work to trees standing in a conservation area: sympathetic pruning and maintenance to the trees: T1, T2, T3, T4, T5, T6, T7 & T8 at
Status: Undecided | Type: Trees | Council: Halton | Date: 2026-03-18
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- 5 Ladypool Hale Liverpool L24 5SE
Application for a Certificate of Proposed Lawful Development for a single storey rear extension at
Status: Permitted | Type: Outline | Council: Halton | Date: 2026-02-26
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- 7 Arklow Drive Hale Liverpool L24 5RN
Proposed single storey side and two storey side and rear extension at
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: Halton | Date: 2026-01-22
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- Land Bounded By Church End & Town Lane Hale L24 4AX
Application to discharge condition no.s 11 (Ground Remediation Verification Report), 17 (EV Charging Point Report), 26 (Acoustic Mitigation Report), 30 (Carbon and Renewable Energy Strategy) and 31 (B
Status: Permitted | Type: Conditions | Council: Halton | Date: 2025-05-28
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- 57 High Street Hale Liverpool L24 4AE
Application to discharge condition nos. 4 (Samples of Materials), 5 (Plan Showing New Windows) and 6 (Size, Position and Design of Roof Lantern Lights) of planning permissions 24/00417/FUL and 24/0041
Status: Permitted | Type: Conditions | Council: Halton | Date: 2025-02-12
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- 5 Arklow Drive Hale Liverpool L24 5RN
Proposed single storey rear extension projecting from the rear wall by 2.63 metres to replace existing conservatory. Total projection including existing extension to be 4.96 metres. The extension has
Status: Permitted | Type: Outline | Council: Halton | Date: 2024-08-30
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A brief summary of Hale in Cheshire

Hale is a settlement located in Cheshire, England. The settlement has a population of approximately 1,794 (2021 estimate). It sits within the Halton district.

There were no crimes reported in the immediate area during the most recent reporting period. This makes Hale a particularly low-crime area.

Hale has 3 conservation areas within its boundaries: Hale Road, No data available for publication by HE, Hale 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 Hale includes 1 Sites of Special Scientific Interest (SSSI): Mersey Estuary SSSI; 3 Ancient Woodland sites; 2 Special Protection Areas (SPA): Mersey Estuary; 2 Ramsar Wetland Sites: Mersey Estuary. 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 Hale

In the last 24 months, 9 planning applications were submitted near Hale. Of these, 75% were approved, with an average decision time of 43 days.

This is below the national average of approximately 87%, which may reflect stricter local policies, sensitivity of the area, or higher levels of speculative applications. Pre-application advice is particularly worthwhile near Hale.

The average decision time of 43 days is within the government's 8-week statutory target for minor applications, indicating an efficient planning department.

The most common application types near Hale were outline applications (5), discharge of conditions (2), full planning applications (1).

2 planning appeals were lodged, of which 0 were allowed and 2 were dismissed (0% success rate). This low success rate indicates that the council's refusal decisions are generally upheld by the Planning Inspectorate.

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