How long do planning decisions take near Lunts Heath?

The average planning decision time near Lunts Heath is 42 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 Lunts Heath?

The planning approval rate near Lunts Heath is 93%. The national average across England and Wales is approximately 87%.

What types of planning applications are most common near Lunts Heath?

The most common type of planning application near Lunts Heath is outline applications, with 9 submissions in the last 24 months.

How can I track planning applications near Lunts Heath?

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Lunts Heath, Cheshire Planning Applications

Recent planning applications near Lunts Heath, Cheshire.

Cheshire · England · settlement

Planning applications in Lunts Heath are administered by Cheshire East Council. View the full Cheshire East Council planning applications page for approval rates and decision timelines.

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Town Insights

Property Prices

Average property sale price: £205,773 (based on 50 recent transactions from HM Land Registry).

Area Information

Admin district: St. Helens
Parliamentary constituency: St Helens South and Whiston
LSOA: St. Helens 022A

Crime Statistics

0 crimes reported in 2026-05.

Flood Risk

No active flood warnings near Lunts Heath.

Keyword Scorecard

Planning constraint analysis based on the last 24 months of applications near Lunts Heath.

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 Lunts Heath based on the last 24 months of planning data.

Nearby Applications

8 planning applications found near Lunts Heath.

26/00254/FUL - 6 Twyford Close Widnes Cheshire WA8 9RN
Proposed single storey side extension at
Status: Undecided | Council: Halton | Date: 2026-07-03
26/00237/PLD - 58 Baileys Close Widnes Cheshire WA8 9JR
Application for a Certificate of Proposed Lawful Development for a single storey rear extension at
Status: Undecided | Council: Halton | Date: 2026-06-24
26/00234/FUL - 22 Glebe Lane Widnes Cheshire WA8 9JD
Proposed single storey rear and side extension at
Status: Undecided | Council: Halton | Date: 2026-06-22
26/00226/S73 - 62 Wilmere Lane Widnes Cheshire WA8 5UR
Application under Section 73 of the Town and Country Planning Act to vary condition 2 of application 24/00244/REM to amend approved drawings to facilitate the construction of a two storey 4-bedroom dw
Status: Undecided | Council: Halton | Date: 2026-06-18
26/00189/COU - 3 Tame Court Widnes Cheshire WA8 5BY
Change of use from a single dwelling house (Use Class C3) to a mixed use compromising a dwelling house and childminder facility (Use Classes C3 and E), caring for a maximum of 9 children at any one ti
Status: Undecided | Council: Halton | Date: 2026-05-26
- 51 Coroners Lane Widnes Cheshire WA8 9JB
Proposed work to tree covered by TPO 094: Fell T1 Acacia Tree due to decline at
Status: Permitted | Type: Trees | Council: Halton | Date: 2025-09-16
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- 2 Kemberton Drive Widnes Cheshire WA8 9FD
Application for certificate of proposed lawful development for a single storey rear extension at
Status: Permitted | Type: Outline | Council: Halton | Date: 2025-05-21
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- Land To The South Of 60 Wilmere Lane Widnes Cheshire
Application for non-material amendment to planning permission 22/00545/FUL to add an open front covered porch and a render band detail at mid height at
Status: Permitted | Type: Amendment | Council: Halton | Date: 2023-07-08
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A brief summary of Lunts Heath in Cheshire

Lunts Heath is a settlement located in Cheshire, England.

Property prices in Lunts Heath show an average sale price of £205,773, 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 Lunts Heath a particularly low-crime area.

Lunts Heath 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.

For anyone interested in property development or monitoring local planning decisions, Lunts Heath 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 Lunts Heath

In the last 24 months, 25 planning applications were submitted near Lunts Heath. Of these, 93% were approved, with an average decision time of 42 days.

This is notably above the national average of approximately 87%, suggesting a relatively permissive planning environment. Applicants near Lunts Heath may find that well-prepared applications have a strong chance of success.

The average decision time of 42 days is within the government's 8-week statutory target for minor applications, indicating an efficient planning department.

The most common application types near Lunts Heath were outline applications (9), tree works (2), discharge of conditions (2).

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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