Little Sutton, Cheshire Planning Applications
Recent planning applications near Little Sutton, Cheshire.
Cheshire · England · settlement
Planning applications in Little Sutton 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 Sutton
Little Sutton is a residential village situated on the Wirral Peninsula within the unitary authority of Cheshire West and Chester, England. Nestled between Childer Thornton and Great Sutton, it serves as a suburb of Ellesmere Port and is conveniently located along the A41 road, which connects Birkenhead to Chester. This positioning makes Little Sutton an area of interest for planning applications, particularly for residential developments and infrastructure projects.
District: Cheshire West and Chester
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Town Insights
Property Prices
Average property sale price: £204,559 (based on 50 recent transactions from HM Land Registry).
Area Information
- Admin district: Cheshire West and Chester
- Parliamentary constituency: Ellesmere Port and Bromborough
- LSOA: Cheshire West and Chester 016B
Crime Statistics
0 crimes reported in 2026-05.
Flood Risk
No active flood warnings near Little Sutton.
Keyword Scorecard
Planning constraint analysis based on the last 24 months of applications near Little Sutton.
- 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 Sutton based on the last 24 months of planning data.
Nearby Applications
4 planning applications found near Little Sutton.
- 26/01133/TPO - 54 Hillfield Road Little Sutton Ellesmere Port CH66 1JD
Oak in rear garden - Crown reduction of approximately 1.5-2.0m, focused on the lateral and front facing canopy.
Status: Undecided | Council: Cheshire West and Chester | Date: 2026-04-24 - 26/00939/FUL - 1 Pound Road Little Sutton Ellesmere Port CH66 1HT
First floor side extension and single storey front porch
Status: Undecided | Council: Cheshire West and Chester | Date: 2026-04-24 - - Little Sutton Community Centre 297 Chester Road Little Sutton Ellesmere Port CH66 1QQ
Discharge of condition 6 (Biodiversity Gain Plan,- Revision B of the Habitat Management and Monitoring Maintenance Plan) of planning application 25/03073/FUL
Status: Undecided | Type: Conditions | Council: Chester | Date: 2026-01-06
View full details - - Near Jnc of Station Avenue / Clayhill Green Ellesmere Port CH66 1HS
Installation of telecommunication Pole/s - Ref: WF0NVD5H
Status: Withdrawn | Type: Telecoms | Council: Chester | Date: 2024-01-05
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A brief summary of Little Sutton in Cheshire
Little Sutton is a residential village situated on the Wirral Peninsula within the unitary authority of Cheshire West and Chester, England. Nestled between Childer Thornton and Great Sutton, it serves as a suburb of Ellesmere Port and is conveniently located along the A41 road, which connects Birkenhead to Chester. This positioning makes Little Sutton an area of interest for planning applications, particularly for residential developments and infrastructure projects. It sits within the Cheshire West and Chester district.
Property prices in Little Sutton show an average sale price of £204,559, 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 Sutton a particularly low-crime area.
Little Sutton 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 Sutton includes 2 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, Little 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.
Planning Activity in Little Sutton
In the last 24 months, 8 planning applications were submitted near Little Sutton. Of these, 33% were approved, with an average decision time of 30 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 Little Sutton.
The average decision time of 30 days is within the government's 8-week statutory target for minor applications, indicating an efficient planning department.
The most common application types near Little Sutton were tree works (1), discharge of conditions (1). The significant number of tree-related applications is typical for areas with mature tree cover or active tree preservation orders.
2 planning appeals were lodged, of which 1 was allowed and 1 was dismissed (50% 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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