Lymm, Cheshire Planning Applications
Recent planning applications near Lymm, Cheshire.
Cheshire · England · Town
About Lymm
Lymm is a picturesque village and civil parish located in Cheshire, within the Borough of Warrington, North West England. It encompasses several hamlets, including Booths Hill, Broomedge, and Statham, and had a population of 12,660 according to the 2021 census, with the built-up area housing 11,545 residents. This charming locale presents a unique context for planning applications, given its blend of rural character and community vibrancy.
Population: 12,661 (2021)
District: Warrington
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Town Insights
Property Prices
Average property sale price: £420,727 (based on 50 recent transactions from HM Land Registry).
Area Information
- Admin district: Warrington
- Parliamentary constituency: Tatton
- LSOA: Warrington 021F
Crime Statistics
0 crimes reported in 2026-02.
Flood Risk
No active flood warnings near Lymm.
Keyword Scorecard
Planning constraint analysis based on the last 24 months of applications near Lymm.
- 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 Lymm based on the last 24 months of planning data.
Nearby Applications
19 planning applications found near Lymm.
- - 13 Brookfield Road, Lymm, Warrington, Lymm, WA13 0PX
Replacement of existing conservatory with a below ground and ground floor leisure building and replacement of existing garage block with larger block.
Type: Full | Council: Warrington | Date: 2026-04-08
View full details - - Land At Watercress Farm, Warrington, WA13 9PF
Discharge of condition 6 (Badger Setts) and 13 (RAMS) on application 2023/00608 (Residential development)
Type: Conditions | Council: Warrington | Date: 2026-03-31
View full details - - Lymm Tennis & Croquet Club, Lymm Tennis And Croquet Club Brookfield Road, Lymm, Warrington, Lymm, WA13 0PX
Proposed fell of x1 tree
Type: Trees | Council: Warrington | Date: 2026-03-17
View full details - - 16 Scholars Green Lane, Lymm, Warrington, Lymm, WA13 0QA
Garage Conversion
Type: Outline | Council: Warrington | Date: 2026-02-19
View full details - - 2 Rectory Gardens, Lymm, Warrington, Lymm, WA13 0DQ
Remedial works to trees x 1
Status: Permitted | Type: Trees | Council: Warrington | Date: 2026-02-10
View full details - - Land At Watercress Farm, Off Thirlmere Drive, Lymm, Warrington, WA13 9PF
Variation of condition number 2(approved plans) on application 2023/00608/FULM to allow for walk-out balconies
Type: Conditions | Council: Warrington | Date: 2026-01-21
View full details - - 13 Fairfield Road, Lymm, Warrington, Lymm, WA13 0JW
Two storey side extension, single storey rear extension and porch to front. Demolition of the existing garage.
Type: Full | Council: Warrington | Date: 2026-01-09
View full details - - 37 Dane Bank Road, Lymm, Warrington, WA13 9DP
Demolition of existing dwelling and old police station with the proposed erection of a new detached residential dwelling
Type: Full | Council: Warrington | Date: 2026-01-05
View full details - - Chia, 16b The Cross, Lymm, Warrington, Lymm, WA13 0HU
Extension to existing terrace area.
Type: Full | Council: Warrington | Date: 2025-12-29
View full details - - 4 Rectory Gardens, Lymm, Warrington, Lymm, WA13 0DQ
Remedial pruning to x1 no. Tree
Status: Permitted | Type: Trees | Council: Warrington | Date: 2025-10-15
View full details - - Land At Watercress Farm, Off Thirlmere Drive, Lymm, Warrington, WA13 9PF
Discharge of Condition 5(Method statement regarding variegated yellow archangel and wall cotoneaster) on Application 2023/00608/FULM (Retirement living accommodation)
Status: Permitted | Type: Conditions | Council: Warrington | Date: 2025-07-16
View full details - - 12 Scholars Green Lane, Lymm, Warrington, Lymm, WA13 0QA
Erection of outbuilding to the rear of the property
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: Warrington | Date: 2025-06-06
View full details - - 55 Rose Bank, Lymm, Warrington, Lymm, WA13 0JH
single storey side / rear extension including partial garage conversion.
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: Warrington | Date: 2025-04-16
View full details - - 8 Whitbarrow Road, Lymm, Warrington, Lymm, WA13 9AE
Proposed remedial pruning works to 1 No. Tree.
Status: Permitted | Type: Trees | Council: Warrington | Date: 2025-02-11
View full details - - 20 New Road, Lymm, Warrington, Lymm, WA13 9DY
Installation of flat roof dormers & rooflights and internal alterations to facilitate Loft conversion
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: Warrington | Date: 2025-02-03
View full details - - 9c Dane Bank Road, Lymm, Warrington, Lymm, WA13 9DQ
Replacement of existing air bricks with automatic air bricks; front and side exterior doors; internal doors, skirtings, architraves; kitchen and utility cabinetry and wall tiles; cloakroom cupboards;
Type: Heritage | Council: Warrington | Date: 2025-01-23
View full details - - 5 Brookfield Road, Lymm, Warrington, Lymm, WA13 0QL
Remedial works to trees x 1
Status: Permitted | Type: Trees | Council: Warrington | Date: 2024-12-10
View full details - - Ravenbank Caravan Storage, Ravenbank House Pepper Street, Lymm, Warrington, WA13 0JT
ERECTION OF TIMBER CAR PORT AND GARAGE/STORE
Status: Permitted | Type: Outline | Council: Warrington | Date: 2024-06-26
View full details - - 1a Henry Street, Lymm, Warrington, Lymm, WA13 0LS
Proposed fell of x1 tree
Status: Permitted | Type: Trees | Council: Warrington | Date: 2023-08-08
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A brief summary of Lymm in Cheshire
Lymm is a picturesque village and civil parish located in Cheshire, within the Borough of Warrington, North West England. It encompasses several hamlets, including Booths Hill, Broomedge, and Statham, and had a population of 12,660 according to the 2021 census, with the built-up area housing 11,545 residents. This charming locale presents a unique context for planning applications, given its blend of rural character and community vibrancy. The Town has a population of approximately 12,661 (2021 estimate). It sits within the Warrington district.
Property prices in Lymm show an average sale price of £420,727, 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 Lymm a particularly low-crime area.
Lymm has one conservation area within its boundaries: Lymm. 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 Lymm includes 1 Sites of Special Scientific Interest (SSSI): Woolston Eyes SSSI; 2 Ancient Woodland sites. These designations may affect planning decisions, as proposals near protected sites require environmental impact assessment and may face additional restrictions.
For anyone interested in property development or monitoring local planning decisions, Lymm 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 Lymm
In the last 24 months, 52 planning applications were submitted near Lymm. Of these, 91% were approved.
This is slightly above the national average of approximately 87%, indicating a broadly favourable planning environment near Lymm.
The most common application types near Lymm were full planning applications (21), tree works (15), outline applications (8). Full planning applications account for 40% of all submissions, covering new builds, change of use, and works that go beyond permitted development rights.
1 planning appeal was lodged, of which 0 were allowed and 0 were dismissed.
Application Outcomes
- Approved: 21 applications
- Refused: 1 application
- Withdrawn: 1 application
- Awaiting decision: 29 applications
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Related Planning Guides
- What Is Planning Permission in the UK? — Planning permission is the formal approval you need from your local council before making certain changes to a building or piece of land.
- 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.