Orford, Cheshire Planning Applications
Recent planning applications near Orford, Cheshire.
Cheshire · England · settlement
Planning applications in Orford are administered by Warrington Borough Council. View the full Warrington Borough Council planning applications page for approval rates and decision timelines.
About Orford
Orford is a suburb located within the Warrington district of Cheshire, England. As part of Warrington, it offers a blend of residential areas and local amenities, making it an important consideration for those researching planning applications in the region.
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Area Information
- Admin district: Warrington
- Parliamentary constituency: Warrington North
- LSOA: Warrington 008D
Crime Statistics
0 crimes reported in 2026-05.
Flood Risk
No active flood warnings near Orford.
Keyword Scorecard
Planning constraint analysis based on the last 24 months of applications near Orford.
- 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 Orford based on the last 24 months of planning data.
Nearby Applications
14 planning applications found near Orford.
- - 56 Small Avenue, Orford, Warrington, WA2 9EU
Two storey side extension
Type: Full | Council: Warrington | Date: 2026-03-26
View full details - - 3 Marina Drive, Orford, Warrington, WA2 9NU
Single storey side and rear extension.
Type: Full | Council: Warrington | Date: 2026-03-24
View full details - - Bright Futures Care, Brunel House Vale Owen Road, Orford, Warrington, WA2 8NZ
Remedial works to x6 trees
Type: Trees | Council: Warrington | Date: 2026-03-09
View full details - - 16 Poplars Avenue, Warrington, WA2 9LQ
Proposed roof alterations including hip-to-gable conversion and rear dormer
Type: Full | Council: Warrington | Date: 2026-02-23
View full details - - 178 Poplars Avenue, Warrington, WA2 9LZ
Proposed single-storey attached garage with flat roof incidental to the main dwelling
Type: Outline | Council: Warrington | Date: 2026-02-06
View full details - - 65 St John's View, St Athan
Proposed freestanding motorbike garage to front of dwelling
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: Glamorgan | Date: 2026-01-21
View full details - - Orford Farm School Road, Orford, Warrington, WA2 9BW
Proposed fell of x2 trees and replacement
Status: Permitted | Type: Trees | Council: Warrington | Date: 2026-01-15
View full details - - Rose Cottage, Drope Road, Drope, St Georges Super Ely
Retrospective planning application to regularise the location of an existing heating oil tank and a timber garden shed.
Status: Undecided | Type: Full | Council: Glamorgan | Date: 2026-01-09
View full details - - 1 Hughes Avenue, Orford, Warrington, WA2 9EH
Installation of 1no. new car parking space and shared surface to the front entrance of the property.
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: Warrington | Date: 2025-11-12
View full details - - 206 Poplars Avenue, Warrington, WA2 9LZ
Retrospective application for two post mounted signs
Status: Rejected | Type: Advertising | Council: Warrington | Date: 2025-06-13
View full details - - 183 Poplars Avenue, Warrington, WA2 9LX
Proposed single storey rear extension; to extend 4.10m beyond rear wall; maximum height of 3.00m and height to eaves of 3.00m
Status: Permitted | Type: Outline | Council: Warrington | Date: 2025-04-29
View full details - - Former Orford Farm, School Road , Warrington, WA2 9BW
Discharge of conditions 5 (external lighting), 8 (validation report),14 (closure of existing access) on previous application 2025/00063/VARC
Type: Conditions | Council: Warrington | Date: 2025-02-26
View full details - - Morgan House Morgan Avenue, Orford, Warrington,
Discharge of Condition No's 5 (Contaminated Land Assessment) and 6 (Contaminated Land Reporting) attached to planning permission 2022/41710
Status: Rejected | Type: Conditions | Council: Warrington | Date: 2024-03-15
View full details - - 10 Clive Avenue, Orford, Warrington, WA2 9NX
Householder - Proposed single storey ground level side extension.
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: Warrington | Date: 2023-01-06
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A brief summary of Orford in Cheshire
Orford is a suburb located within the Warrington district of Cheshire, England. As part of Warrington, it offers a blend of residential areas and local amenities, making it an important consideration for those researching planning applications in the region.
There were no crimes reported in the immediate area during the most recent reporting period. This makes Orford a particularly low-crime area.
For anyone interested in property development or monitoring local planning decisions, Orford 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 Orford
In the last 24 months, 32 planning applications were submitted near Orford. Of these, 94% were approved, with an average decision time of 56 days.
This is notably above the national average of approximately 87%, suggesting a relatively permissive planning environment. Applicants near Orford may find that well-prepared applications have a strong chance of success.
The average decision time of 56 days is within the government's 8-week statutory target for minor applications, indicating an efficient planning department.
The most common application types near Orford were full planning applications (18), outline applications (7), discharge of conditions (3). Full planning applications account for 56% of all submissions, covering new builds, change of use, and works that go beyond permitted development rights.
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