Lymm, Cheshire Planning Applications
Recent planning applications near Lymm, Cheshire.
Cheshire · England · Town
Planning applications in Lymm are administered by Warrington Borough Council. View the full Warrington Borough Council planning applications page for approval rates and decision timelines.
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: £443,953 (based on 50 recent transactions from HM Land Registry).
Area Information
- Admin district: Warrington
- Parliamentary constituency: Tatton
- LSOA: Warrington 021C
Crime Statistics
0 crimes reported in 2026-05.
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
527 planning applications found near Lymm.
- - 12 Dane Bank Road East, Lymm, Warrington, Lymm, WA13 9DW
Fell 1 No. Tree
Type: Trees | Council: Warrington | Date: 2026-06-08
View full details - - 30 New Road, Lymm, Warrington, Lymm, WA13 9DY
Proposed fell to x2 trees and remedial works to 4 other areas within the boundary
Type: Trees | Council: Warrington | Date: 2026-05-26
View full details - - Keate House Residential Home, 7 - 9 Brookfield Road, Lymm, Warrington, Lymm, WA13 0QL
Single storey extension to existing nursing home
Type: Full | Council: Warrington | Date: 2026-05-21
View full details - - 23 Mardale Crescent, Lymm, Warrington, Lymm, WA13 9PD
Variation of Condition no. 4 (opening hours) attached to planning permission 2024/01320/FUL
Type: Conditions | Council: Warrington | Date: 2026-05-20
View full details - - Sainsbury's, 86 Rushgreen Road, Lymm, Warrington, Lymm, WA13 9PR
The proposed development comprises a non-domestic, pitched roof-mounted solar PV installation at Sainsbury's Lymm. 252 modules are designed for the system. Each panel is rated at 455W, totaling a syst
Type: Outline | Council: Warrington | Date: 2026-05-15
View full details - - 2 Cloverfield, Lymm, Warrington, Lymm, WA13 9WB
Single storey side extension & garage conversion.
Type: Outline | Council: Warrington | Date: 2026-05-05
View full details - - 16 Scholars Green Lane, Lymm, Warrington, Lymm, WA13 0QA
Proposed garage conversion
Type: Full | Council: Warrington | Date: 2026-04-21
View full details - - LYMM TENNIS AND CROQUET CLUB Brookfield Road, Lymm, Warrington, Lymm, WA13 0PX
Construction and Operation of a Single Padel Court at Lymm Lawn Tennis and Croquet Club, Lymm
Type: Full | Council: Warrington | Date: 2026-04-20
View full details - - Lymm Hall Rectory Lane, Lymm, Warrington, WA13 0JA
Remedial work to x3 trees
Type: Trees | Council: Warrington | Date: 2026-04-16
View full details - - LYMM METHODIST CHURCH Eagle Brow, Lymm, Warrington, Lymm, WA13 0LP
Replacement of existing entrance front door and the installation of a new feature window to replace existing windows above together with associated internal alterations
Type: Full | Council: Warrington | Date: 2026-04-09
View full details - - 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)
Status: Permitted | Type: Conditions | Council: Warrington | Date: 2026-03-31
View full details - - 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 - - 43 Pepper Street, Lymm, Warrington, Lymm, WA13 0JG
Proposed driveway.
Type: Outline | Council: Warrington | Date: 2026-03-02
View full details - - 16 Scholars Green Lane, Lymm, Warrington, Lymm, WA13 0QA
Garage Conversion
Status: Rejected | 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 - - 41 Rushgreen Road, Lymm, Warrington, Lymm, WA13 9PN
Variation of Condition 16 (Removal of condition) to enable retention of existing barn on previous application 2021/39882.
Status: Rejected | Type: Conditions | Council: Warrington | Date: 2026-02-03
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
Status: Permitted | 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.
Status: Permitted | 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
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: Warrington | Date: 2026-01-05
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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 £443,953, 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, 191 planning applications were submitted near Lymm. Of these, 86% were approved.
This is broadly in line with the national average of approximately 87%. Lymm maintains a standard approach to planning decisions.
The most common application types near Lymm were full planning applications (76), tree works (53), discharge of conditions (27). Full planning applications account for 40% of all submissions, covering new builds, change of use, and works that go beyond permitted development rights.
In terms of development scale, 1 medium-scale application, 54 smaller schemes were submitted. The absence of major applications suggests the area is primarily characterised by smaller-scale improvements and extensions rather than large new developments.
9 planning appeals were lodged, of which 2 were allowed and 5 were dismissed (29% success rate).
Application Outcomes
- Approved: 121 applications
- Refused: 17 applications
- Withdrawn: 2 applications
- Awaiting decision: 51 applications
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