Longford, Cheshire Planning Applications
Recent planning applications near Longford, Cheshire.
Cheshire · England · settlement
Planning applications in Longford are administered by Warrington Borough Council. View the full Warrington Borough Council planning applications page for approval rates and decision timelines.
About Longford
Longford is the largest town in County Longford, Ireland, with a population of 10,952 as of the 2022 census, accounting for about one third of the county's residents. Strategically located at the junction of the N4 and N5 roads, it serves as a key transit point for traffic between Dublin and County Mayo, as well as north County Roscommon. The town is well-connected by rail, with Longford railway station on the Dublin-Sligo line, making it a vital hub for commuters in the region.
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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 018F
Crime Statistics
0 crimes reported in 2026-05.
Flood Risk
No active flood warnings near Longford.
Keyword Scorecard
Planning constraint analysis based on the last 24 months of applications near Longford.
- 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 Longford based on the last 24 months of planning data.
Nearby Applications
7 planning applications found near Longford.
- - 65 St John's View, St Athan
Loft conversion, including dormer to rear and velux and circular window to front elevation.
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: Glamorgan | Date: 2026-01-21
View full details - - 13a Crowe Avenue, Orford, Warrington, WA2 9RD
Insulating the Flat Roof up to a maximum of 150mm of Insulation and a new Bitumen Finish.
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: Warrington | Date: 2026-01-14
View full details - - 298 Winwick Road, Warrington, WA2 8HZ
Confirmation that the building falls within Use Class E (Retail showroom and office)
Status: Permitted | Type: Amendment | Council: Warrington | Date: 2025-10-31
View full details - - 16a Clough Avenue, Orford, Warrington, WA2 9PH
Insulating the Flat Roof up to a maximum of 150mm of Insulation and a new Bitumen Finish.
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: Warrington | Date: 2025-09-30
View full details - - 4A Clough Avenue, Orford, Warrington, WA2 9PH
Insulation of the Flat Roof up to a maximum of 150mm of Insulation and a new Bitumen Finish.
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: Warrington | Date: 2025-09-26
View full details - - High Seat, Unit 2b, Junction Nine Retail Park Hawleys Lane, Bewsey And Whitecross, Warrington, WA2 8TW
Retention of signage
Status: Permitted | Type: Advertising | Council: Warrington | Date: 2025-08-13
View full details - - 43 Crowe Avenue, Orford, Warrington, WA2 9RE
Single storey extensions to extend beyond the rear wall by 6m, height of 2.70m and height of the eaves to be 2.46
Status: Rejected | Type: Outline | Council: Warrington | Date: 2024-03-20
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A brief summary of Longford in Cheshire
Longford is the largest town in County Longford, Ireland, with a population of 10,952 as of the 2022 census, accounting for about one third of the county's residents. Strategically located at the junction of the N4 and N5 roads, it serves as a key transit point for traffic between Dublin and County Mayo, as well as north County Roscommon. The town is well-connected by rail, with Longford railway station on the Dublin-Sligo line, making it a vital hub for commuters in the region.
Property prices in Longford 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 Longford a particularly low-crime area.
For anyone interested in property development or monitoring local planning decisions, Longford 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 Longford
In the last 24 months, 25 planning applications were submitted near Longford. Of these, 100% were approved, with an average decision time of 56 days.
This is notably above the national average of approximately 87%, suggesting a relatively permissive planning environment. Applicants near Longford may find that well-prepared applications have a strong chance of success.
The average decision time of 56 days is within the government's 8-week statutory target for minor applications, indicating an efficient planning department.
The most common application types near Longford were full planning applications (17), outline applications (3), discharge of conditions (2). Full planning applications account for 68% of all submissions, covering new builds, change of use, and works that go beyond permitted development rights.
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