Lostock Gralam, Cheshire Planning Applications
Recent planning applications near Lostock Gralam, Cheshire.
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About Lostock Gralam
Lostock Gralam is a village and civil parish located in Cheshire West and Chester, England, just east of Northwich. The area, which includes the hamlet of Lostock Green, had a population of 2,298 according to the 2011 census, making it an important location for potential planning applications in the region.
Population: 2,718 (2021)
District: Cheshire West and Chester
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Area Information
- Admin district: Cheshire West and Chester
- Parliamentary constituency: Mid Cheshire
- LSOA: Cheshire West and Chester 021C
Crime Statistics
0 crimes reported in 2026-02.
Flood Risk
No active flood warnings near Lostock Gralam.
Keyword Scorecard
Planning constraint analysis based on the last 24 months of applications near Lostock Gralam.
- 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 Lostock Gralam based on the last 24 months of planning data.
Nearby Applications
2 planning applications found near Lostock Gralam.
- - Lostock Lodge Cheshire Avenue Lostock Gralam Northwich CW9 7YN
Application to discharge conditions 6 (cycle parking and EV points) and 9 (hard and soft landscaping) of planning permission 22/02755/FUL.
Status: Undecided | Type: Conditions | Council: Chester | Date: 2025-10-27
View full details - - 10 Cedar Close Lostock Gralam Northwich Cheshire CW9 7XA
Single storey rear extension
Status: Permitted | Council: Chester | Date: 2025-04-25
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A brief summary of Lostock Gralam in Cheshire
Lostock Gralam is a village and civil parish located in Cheshire West and Chester, England, just east of Northwich. The area, which includes the hamlet of Lostock Green, had a population of 2,298 according to the 2011 census, making it an important location for potential planning applications in the region. The settlement has a population of approximately 2,718 (2021 estimate). It sits within the Cheshire West and Chester district.
There were no crimes reported in the immediate area during the most recent reporting period. This makes Lostock Gralam a particularly low-crime area.
Lostock Gralam 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 Lostock Gralam includes 1 Sites of Special Scientific Interest (SSSI): Plumley Lime Beds SSSI; 4 Ancient Woodland sites. These designations may affect planning decisions, as proposals near protected sites require environmental impact assessment and may face additional restrictions.
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Planning Activity in Lostock Gralam
In the last 24 months, 12 planning applications were submitted near Lostock Gralam. Of these, 60% were approved, with an average decision time of 27 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 Lostock Gralam.
The average decision time of 27 days is within the government's 8-week statutory target for minor applications, indicating an efficient planning department.
The most common application types near Lostock Gralam were tree works (2), discharge of conditions (2), outline applications (1). The significant number of tree-related applications is typical for areas with mature tree cover or active tree preservation orders.
1 planning appeal was lodged, of which 0 were allowed and 1 was 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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Related Planning Guides
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- What Is Permitted Development? — Permitted development rights allow certain building works and changes of use without the need to apply for planning permission.
- How Long Does Planning Permission Take? — Typical timelines for planning permission decisions in the UK, from submission to approval, and what can cause delays.