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11 applications received or decided in the last 12 months · within 1 km of the centre of Lower Whitley · updated daily · Cheshire West and Chester Council

Only 6 applications in the last 90 days, so this shows the last 12 months.

Showing 1 to 5 of 11 · received or decided in the last 12 months

Lyndale Street Lane Whitley Northwich WA4 4ENAwaiting decisionLarch tree - Overall reduction. Reduce top by 1.5m-2m and sides by 1-1.25m.Received 9 Nov 202626/03502/CAT
White Thorns Back Lane Whitley Warrington WA4 4QJAwaiting decisionOak (T4) - Remove over-extended 2nd order limb back to main stem union. Lime (T5) - Reduce crown at defective union, reduce central leader to 2m above the bifurcation, and to 0.3m above the adjacent minor branch.Received 5 Oct 202626/03173/CAT
Rose Bank Bentleys Farm Lane Whitley Northwich WA4 4QNApprovedTree cutting required on behalf of cityfibre to allow new overhead cable installation. Clearance required will be approximately 0.5m through the trees around the circumference of cable to create clear line of sight and prevent tree rub. Cutting will be kept minimal where possibleReceived 18 Sep 202626/02858/TPO
Five Oaks Raddel Lane Whitley Northwich WA4 4EEApprovedSide and rear single-storey extensions, alterations to existing front porch roof, construction of new replica Georgian entrance portico, formation of two first-floor side balconies with associated doors, and installation of an additional first-floor side window.Received 2 Sep 202626/02772/FUL
Towngate House Back Lane Whitley Warrington WA4 4QPApprovedReplacement of external windows, external utility room door and replace window with door in rear elevation, reintroduction of external door in side elevation, introduction of new rooflights to pitched roof, removal of the garden room, internal alterations to bathrooms, new internal door openings to bathrooms and hall, new partition and patio doors to the modern garage, reorganisation of parking, driveway and hedge to the front of the property, new garden wall and gate to the side of the property, within curtilage, new fence to the rear and removal of Leylandii hedge on roadside corner and raising the height of the boundary to the rear of the dwellingReceived 17 Jul 2026Decided 9 Nov 202626/01991/LBC

Planning in Lower Whitley

Approved: 70%; 7 of 10 decided
Decision time: about 14 weeks; on average

Applications within 1 km of the centre of Lower Whitley in the last 24 months, from Cheshire West and Chester Council's planning register.

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Around Lower Whitley

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WA4 443 applications in the last 12 months

Applications in each district in the last 12 months.

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Planning authority: Cheshire West and Chester Council

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About Lower Whitley

Lower Whitley is a charming village and civil parish located in Cheshire, England, bordered by the villages of Antrobus, Comberbach, Little Leigh, and Dutton. It also shares its borders with Daresbury in Halton borough, and Hatton and Stretton in Warrington borough, making it a well-connected area for potential planning applications. It sits within the Whitley district.

Property prices in Lower Whitley 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 Whitley 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 Whitley 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, Lower Whitley 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 Whitley, 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, 13 planning applications were submitted near Lower Whitley. Of these, 70% were approved, with an average decision time of 97 days.

The most common types were outline applications (3), other applications (1).

Common questions

How many planning applications have been submitted near Lower Whitley?

In the last 24 months, 13 planning applications were submitted near Lower Whitley. The approval rate is 70%.

How long do planning decisions take near Lower Whitley?

The average planning decision time near Lower Whitley is 97 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 Whitley?

The planning approval rate near Lower Whitley is 70%. The national average across England and Wales is 87%.

What types of planning applications are most common near Lower Whitley?

The most common type of planning application near Lower Whitley is outline applications, with 3 submissions in the last 24 months.

How can I track planning applications near Lower Whitley?

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