Latchford, Cheshire Planning Applications
Recent planning applications near Latchford, Cheshire.
Cheshire · England · settlement
Planning applications in Latchford are administered by Warrington Borough Council. View the full Warrington Borough Council planning applications page for approval rates and decision timelines.
About Latchford
Latchford is a suburb and electoral ward of Warrington, located approximately one mile south-east of the town centre in Cheshire, England. With a resident population of 7,856, it offers a unique blend of residential and community amenities, making it a noteworthy area for planning applications and development opportunities.
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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 024D
Crime Statistics
0 crimes reported in 2026-05.
Flood Risk
No active flood warnings near Latchford.
Keyword Scorecard
Planning constraint analysis based on the last 24 months of applications near Latchford.
- 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 Latchford based on the last 24 months of planning data.
Nearby Applications
130 planning applications found near Latchford.
- - 2 Cedar Grove, Latchford, Warrington, WA4 1EJ
Single storey side extension
Type: Full | Council: Warrington | Date: 2026-06-24
View full details - - 145 Cumberland Street, Latchford, Warrington, WA4 1EY
First floor rear extension
Type: Full | Council: Warrington | Date: 2026-03-30
View full details - - 10 Cedar Grove, Latchford, Warrington, WA4 1EJ
Proposed single storey side and rear extension and porch to front
Type: Full | Council: Warrington | Date: 2026-02-05
View full details - - Mcdonald's, Mcdonalds, Riverside Retail Park Wharf Street, Fairfield And Howley, Warrington, WA1 2GZ
Confirmation that there is no condition restricting trade 24 hours a day.
Status: Permitted | Type: Outline | Council: Warrington | Date: 2025-12-03
View full details - - Priestley College, PRIESTLEY COLLEGE Loushers Lane, Latchford, Warrington, WA4 6RD
Installation of roof mounted Solar PV.
Type: Outline | Council: Warrington | Date: 2025-11-14
View full details - - 19 Myrtle Grove, Latchford, Warrington, WA4 1EE
Proposed change of use of dwellinghouse (use class C3) to a House in Multiple Occupation for up to 6 persons (use class C4) together with single storey rear extension and rear dormer
Status: Permitted | Type: Outline | Council: Warrington | Date: 2025-10-20
View full details - - 145 Cumberland Street, Latchford, Warrington, WA4 1EY
Proposed change of use of Dwelling (Use Class C3) to a House in Multiple Occupation (HMO) for up to 4 single occupants (Use Class C4)
Status: Permitted | Type: Outline | Council: Warrington | Date: 2025-10-06
View full details - - Victoria Park Vets, 280 Knutsford Road, Latchford, Warrington, WA4 1AZ
New flat roofed extension and building façade to provide a new entrance. New entrance ramp and steps to building (Amended Description).
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: Warrington | Date: 2025-06-24
View full details - - 124 St Mary Street, Latchford, Warrington, WA4 1EW
Retrospective change of use dwelling house into five bed house of multiple occupancy.
Type: Amendment | Council: Warrington | Date: 2025-02-21
View full details - - Warrington Riverside, Unit 4, Riverside Retail Park Wharf Street, Fairfield And Howley, Warrington, WA1 2GZ
MINOR ALTERATIONS TO FRONT AND REAR ELEVATIONS
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: Warrington | Date: 2024-12-11
View full details - - Warrington Riverside, Unit 4, Riverside Retail Park Wharf Street, Fairfield And Howley, Warrington, WA1 2GZ
Two No. Illuminated Fascia Signs, One No. Non-illuminated sign and seven No. Vinyl Signs.
Status: Permitted | Type: Advertising | Council: Warrington | Date: 2024-12-11
View full details - - 8a Causeway Business Park, Warrington, WA4 6RF
Change of Use from an existing B1,B2,B8 to F2 Use Class for a swimming pool
Status: Withdrawn | Type: Full | Council: Warrington | Date: 2024-11-30
View full details - - 188 St Mary Street, Latchford, Warrington, WA4 1EL
Single storey rear extension
Status: Permitted | Type: Outline | Council: Warrington | Date: 2024-09-23
View full details - - Meadowside Community Primary And Nursery School Clough Avenue Clough Avenue, Orford, Warrington, WA4 6RD
Variation of Condition No. 2 attached to planning permission 2024/00072/FUL to amend siting of proposed sub-station
Status: Withdrawn | Type: Conditions | Council: Warrington | Date: 2024-05-23
View full details - - 124 St Mary Street, Latchford, Warrington, WA4 1EW
Change of use - conversion of existing dwellinghouse (Use Class C3) into 6 bed (6 person) HMO (Use Class C4)
Status: Permitted | Type: Outline | Council: Warrington | Date: 2024-05-02
View full details - - Victoria Park Arena, Knutsford Road,warrington, WA4 1AU
CONVERSION OF EXISTING UNDER CROFT TO GYMNASIUM AND CHANGING ROOM FACILITY WITH ASSOCIATED MINOR EXTERNAL ALTERATIONS, ALONG WITH THE ERECTION OF MODULAR CLASSROOMS AND OFFICES
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: Warrington | Date: 2024-03-18
View full details - - Land Next To No.1 Park Avenue, Thelwall, Warrington, WA4 1DZ
Discharge of condition no's 3 (External Materials), 7 (EV Charging) and 8 (Contaminated Land) attached to planning permission 2023/00639/FUL
Status: Permitted | Type: Conditions | Council: Warrington | Date: 2024-03-14
View full details - - Sterling Metals Warrington, Unit 10d, Palatine Industrial Estate Causeway Avenue, Latchford, Warrington, WA4 6QQ
Full planning application for the retention of the recycling/salvage use with associated storage and trade counter at Unit 10D at Palatine Industrial Estate, Warrington, WA4 6QQ
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: Warrington | Date: 2024-02-13
View full details - - Barnardo's, Unit 6, Riverside Retail Park Wharf Street, Fairfield And Howley, Warrington, WA1 2GZ
Proposed signage
Status: Permitted | Type: Advertising | Council: Warrington | Date: 2024-02-06
View full details - - 9 Ash Grove, Latchford, Warrington, WA4 1EF
‘Proposed two storey side extension & single storey rear extension’
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: Warrington | Date: 2024-01-19
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A brief summary of Latchford in Cheshire
Latchford is a suburb and electoral ward of Warrington, located approximately one mile south-east of the town centre in Cheshire, England. With a resident population of 7,856, it offers a unique blend of residential and community amenities, making it a noteworthy area for planning applications and development opportunities.
Property prices in Latchford 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 Latchford a particularly low-crime area.
Latchford has 8 conservation areas within its boundaries: Church Street, Palmyra Square, Bridge Street, London Road and Grappenhall Road, Stockton Heath, Bewsey Street, Greenalls Brewery, Buttermarket Street, Winwick Street. 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.
For anyone interested in property development or monitoring local planning decisions, Latchford 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 Latchford
In the last 24 months, 118 planning applications were submitted near Latchford. Of these, 78% were approved, with an average decision time of 73 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 Latchford.
The average decision period of 73 days exceeds the 8-week target for minor applications but falls within the 13-week target for major schemes. Applicants should plan for approximately 11 weeks from submission to decision.
The most common application types near Latchford were full planning applications (52), outline applications (23), discharge of conditions (15). Full planning applications account for 44% of all submissions, covering new builds, change of use, and works that go beyond permitted development rights.
In terms of development scale, 2 large-scale (major) developments, 6 medium-scale applications, 14 smaller schemes were submitted.
8 planning appeals were lodged, of which 0 were allowed and 8 were dismissed (0% success rate). This low success rate indicates that the council's refusal decisions are generally upheld by the Planning Inspectorate.
Application Outcomes
- Approved: 56 applications
- Refused: 14 applications
- Withdrawn: 2 applications
- Awaiting decision: 46 applications
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