Little Budworth, Cheshire Planning Applications
Recent planning applications near Little Budworth, Cheshire.
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Planning applications in Little Budworth are administered by Cheshire West And Chester Council. View the full Cheshire West And Chester Council planning applications page for approval rates and decision timelines.
About Little Budworth
Little Budworth is a civil parish and village located in Cheshire West and Chester, England, nestled between Winsford and Chester. With a population of 594 as recorded in the 2011 census, it is notable for housing the Oulton Park motor racing circuit, making it a key area for motorsport enthusiasts and potential developments related to the racing industry.
Population: 697 (2021)
District: Cheshire West and Chester
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Town Insights
Property Prices
Average property sale price: £488,753 (based on 50 recent transactions from HM Land Registry).
Area Information
- Admin district: Cheshire East
- Parliamentary constituency: Chester South and Eddisbury
- LSOA: Cheshire East 051D
Crime Statistics
0 crimes reported in 2026-05.
Keyword Scorecard
Planning constraint analysis based on the last 24 months of applications near Little 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 Little Budworth based on the last 24 months of planning data.
Nearby Applications
121 planning applications found near Little Budworth.
- - Childrens Play Area St Peters Church Vicarage Lane Little Budworth Tarporley CW6 9BY
Whitebeam - Fell to ground level.
Status: Undecided | Council: Chester | Date: 2026-05-15
View full details - 26/01481/CAT - Childrens Play Area St Peters Church Vicarage Lane Little Budworth Tarporley CW6 9BY
Whitebeam - Fell to ground level.
Status: Undecided | Council: Cheshire West and Chester | Date: 2026-05-15 - - Honeybee Cottage Mill Lane Little Budworth Tarporley CW6 9DB
Demolition of existing dwelling and construction of one single storey dwelling - Variation of Condition 2 (approved drawings) and provide additional information in respect of Condition 3 (Approved ext
Status: Permitted | Type: Conditions | Council: Chester | Date: 2025-12-11
View full details - - Land At Vicarage Lane Little Budworth Tarporley
Erection of up to 6 dwellings and associated infrastructure works, and community car park
Status: Undecided | Council: Chester | Date: 2025-12-04
View full details - - Well House Farm Well Lane Little Budworth Tarporley CW6 9DA
Discharge of condition 4 (doors and windows) of 23/03233/LBC
Status: Permitted | Type: Heritage | Council: Chester | Date: 2024-06-06
View full details - - Pear Tree Cottage Vicarage Lane Little Budworth Tarporley CW6 9BY
1x mature beach tree (in rear garden) - complete a 30% canopy reduction and 1 meter canopy lift
Status: Withdrawn | Type: Trees | Council: Chester | Date: 2024-01-23
View full details - - Well House Farm Well Lane Little Budworth Tarporley CW6 9DA
Conversion of existing garage into annex with minor exterior alterations
Status: Permitted | Council: Chester | Date: 2023-10-12
View full details - - Well House Farm Well Lane Little Budworth Tarporley CW6 9DA
Conversion of existing garage into annex with minor exterior alterations
Status: Permitted | Council: Chester | Date: 2023-10-12
View full details - - Pear Tree Cottage Vicarage Lane Little Budworth Tarporley CW6 9BY
T1: Mature beech tree: Overall crown reduction to keep appropriate size for location. 25% canopy reduction, between 2-3m off longer lateral branches to bring canopy into shape and enhance. Slight crow
Status: Withdrawn | Type: Trees | Council: Chester | Date: 2023-03-28
View full details - - On The Rear Boundary of The Pool House and Pear Tree Cottage Vicarage Lane Little Budworth Tarporley CW6 9BY
Removal of 2x Sycamores at the rear of The Pool House, to a stump to allow new growth from the base of the trees removed. Removal of Beech in the grounds of Pear Tree Cottage growing close to the boun
Status: Withdrawn | Type: Trees | Council: Chester | Date: 2023-02-13
View full details - - Manor Farm Buildings Vicarage Lane Little Budworth Tarporley Cheshire CW6 9BP
All 7 trees lining the North West border of the site require pruning and crown lift to 3/4m from ground level. The tops would be left untouched.
Status: Withdrawn | Type: Trees | Council: Chester | Date: 2022-09-26
View full details - - Yew Tree Cottage Well Lane Little Budworth Tarporley CW6 9DA
Proposed New Dwelling
Status: Rejected | Council: Chester | Date: 2022-07-14
View full details - - Oulton Park Cricket Club Pinfold Lane Little Budworth Tarporley CW6 9BS
Change of use of land to use as cricket club ground/amenity space (extension to existing cricket ground)
Status: Permitted | Type: Amendment | Council: Chester | Date: 2022-05-06
View full details - - St Peters Church Vicarage Lane Little Budworth Tarporley Cheshire CW6 9BY
Lime tree: remove mature lime tree in church yard. Tree has significant lean towards neighbouring property. Root structure has potentially been compromised by graves and footpaths.
Status: Withdrawn | Type: Trees | Council: Chester | Date: 2021-09-06
View full details - - 4 St Peters Drive Little Budworth Tarporley Cheshire CW6 9BZ
Single storey rear extension
Status: Permitted | Council: Chester | Date: 2021-02-19
View full details - - The Old Parsonage Vicarage Lane Little Budworth Tarporley Cheshire CW6 9BP
Completely dismantle and remove 2 x Yew trees on back lawn of property. Completely dismantle and remove several overgrown Holly bushes down the side of the propery. Crown lift Yew trees behind the Hol
Status: Withdrawn | Type: Trees | Council: Chester | Date: 2021-02-01
View full details - - 1 Park Mews Cottages Vicarage Lane Little Budworth Tarporley Cheshire CW6 9BP
Dismantle and remove 2 x mature medium sized lime trees in front garden. Trees are in close proximity to the property. One stump to be cut down to ground level, and one to be left at 6ft to be carved.
Status: Withdrawn | Type: Trees | Council: Chester | Date: 2020-11-09
View full details - - Manor Cottages 1 Vicarage Lane Little Budworth Tarporley Cheshire CW6 9BP
Alterations to roof to a pitched roof with accommodation, and conversion of garage to living space - amendment to 19/03277/FUL
Status: Permitted | Type: Amendment | Council: Chester | Date: 2020-10-02
View full details - - The Old Parsonage Vicarage Lane Little Budworth Tarporley Cheshire CW6 9BP
Crown lift mature Yew tree at front of property. The tree is growing out over the pavement and road, so requires a crown lift and reduction on the sides to allow pedestrians and traffic to pass freely
Status: Withdrawn | Type: Trees | Council: Chester | Date: 2020-07-20
View full details - - Parkway House Mill Lane Little Budworth Tarporley Cheshire CW6 9DB
Demolition of existing dwelling and construction of 2 no two storey dwellings
Status: Permitted | Type: Other | Council: Chester | Date: 2020-06-15
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A brief summary of Little Budworth in Cheshire
Little Budworth is a civil parish and village located in Cheshire West and Chester, England, nestled between Winsford and Chester. With a population of 594 as recorded in the 2011 census, it is notable for housing the Oulton Park motor racing circuit, making it a key area for motorsport enthusiasts and potential developments related to the racing industry. The settlement has a population of approximately 697 (2021 estimate). It sits within the Cheshire West and Chester district.
Property prices in Little Budworth show an average sale price of £488,753, 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 Little Budworth a particularly low-crime area.
Little 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 Little Budworth includes 1 Sites of Special Scientific Interest (SSSI): Little Budworth Common SSSI. 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, Little 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 Little Budworth
In the last 24 months, 4 planning applications were submitted near Little Budworth. Of these, 100% were approved, with an average decision time of 148 days.
This is notably above the national average of approximately 87%, suggesting a relatively permissive planning environment. Applicants near Little Budworth may find that well-prepared applications have a strong chance of success.
With an average of 148 days, decisions near Little Budworth take longer than the statutory targets. Applicants should budget for a 5-month timeline and consider pre-application discussions to avoid delays.
The most common application types near Little Budworth were discharge of conditions (1).
3 planning appeals were lodged, of which 0 were allowed and 3 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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