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Planning in Locking Stumps

Approved
88%
14 of 15 decided
Decision time
about 8 weeks
on average

Applications within 1 km of the centre of Locking Stumps in the last 24 months, from Warrington Borough Council's planning register.

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About Locking Stumps

Locking Stumps is a district within the town and civil parish of Birchwood, located in the Borough of Warrington, Cheshire. With a population of 10,614 as of the 2021 census, Birchwood was developed as a new town in the 1970s and comprises three distinct areas: Gorse Covert, Locking Stumps, and Oakwood. This suburban community offers opportunities for planning applications, particularly in residential and commercial developments.

In terms of safety, there were no crimes reported in the immediate area during the most recent reporting period (May 2026). This makes Locking Stumps 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, Locking Stumps 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.

To comment on or object to a planning application near Locking Stumps, 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, 22 planning applications were submitted near Locking Stumps. Of these, 88% were approved, with an average decision time of 53 days.

The most common types were full planning applications (7), outline applications (2), discharge of conditions (1).

Common questions

How many planning applications have been submitted near Locking Stumps?
In the last 24 months, 22 planning applications were submitted near Locking Stumps. The approval rate is 88%.
How long do planning decisions take near Locking Stumps?
The average planning decision time near Locking Stumps is 53 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 Locking Stumps?
The planning approval rate near Locking Stumps is 88%. The national average across England and Wales is 87%.
What types of planning applications are most common near Locking Stumps?
The most common type of planning application near Locking Stumps is full planning applications, with 7 submissions in the last 24 months.
How can I track planning applications near Locking Stumps?
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