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22 applications received or decided in the last 90 days · within 1 km of the centre of Lower Walton · updated daily · Warrington Borough Council

Planning in Lower Walton

Approved
82%
89 of 107 decided
Decision time
about 8 weeks
on average

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

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Around Lower Walton

Postcode districts

WA4 443 applications in the last 12 months

Applications in each district in the last 12 months.

Planning authority: Warrington Borough Council

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About Lower Walton

Lower Walton is a civil parish situated in the Borough of Warrington, Cheshire, located on the southwestern edge of Warrington town, adjacent to Stockton Heath. Also in proximity to the neighbouring areas of Daresbury and Moore, which belong to Halton borough, Lower Walton falls within the Hatton, Stretton, and Walton council ward. As of the 2001 census, the parish had a population of 1,594, providing a small but vibrant community for potential planning applications.

Property prices in Lower Walton show an average sale price of £252,351, based on 50 recent transactions recorded by HM Land Registry. There are currently no active flood warnings for the Lower Walton area, indicating a relatively low flood risk at present. This is a positive factor for both existing residents and those considering property purchases or new developments.

In terms of safety, there were no crimes reported in the immediate area during the most recent reporting period (May 2026). This makes Lower Walton a particularly low-crime area, which is often reflected in its desirability and property values.

The area around Lower Walton has 1 nature designation nearby, which may affect how planning applications are assessed.

For anyone interested in property development or monitoring local planning decisions, Lower Walton 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.

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To comment on or object to a planning application near Lower Walton, 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, 155 planning applications were submitted near Lower Walton. Of these, 82% were approved, with an average decision time of 59 days.

The most common types were full planning applications (57), tree works (24), outline applications (17).

3 planning appeals were lodged, of which 2 were allowed and 1 was dismissed (67% success rate).

Common questions

How many planning applications have been submitted near Lower Walton?
In the last 24 months, 155 planning applications were submitted near Lower Walton. The approval rate is 82%.
How long do planning decisions take near Lower Walton?
The average planning decision time near Lower Walton is 59 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 Lower Walton?
The planning approval rate near Lower Walton is 82%. The national average across England and Wales is 87%.
What types of planning applications are most common near Lower Walton?
The most common type of planning application near Lower Walton is full planning applications, with 57 submissions in the last 24 months.
How can I track planning applications near Lower Walton?
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