Penketh, Cheshire Planning Applications
Recent planning applications near Penketh, Cheshire.
Cheshire · England · settlement
About Penketh
Penketh is a civil parish and suburb of Warrington, situated approximately 3 miles west of Warrington town centre in Cheshire, England. With a population of 8,699, it lies within the historic county of Lancashire and is characterized by its emblem featuring three kingfishers. This vibrant community may present various opportunities for planning applications, reflecting its suburban nature and growing population.
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Town Insights
Property Prices
Average property sale price: £270,680 (based on 50 recent transactions from HM Land Registry).
Area Information
- Admin district: Warrington
- Parliamentary constituency: Warrington South
- LSOA: Warrington 016D
Crime Statistics
0 crimes reported in 2026-02.
Flood Risk
No active flood warnings near Penketh.
Keyword Scorecard
Planning constraint analysis based on the last 24 months of applications near Penketh.
- 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 Penketh based on the last 24 months of planning data.
Nearby Applications
11 planning applications found near Penketh.
- - 181 Warrington Road,Penketh, Warrington, WA5 2EN
Discharge of condition 5 (Remediation and validation and contamination) on application 2025/00478 (Residential development)
Type: Conditions | Council: Warrington | Date: 2026-04-29
View full details - - 25 Walkers Lane, Penketh, Warrington, WA5 2PA
(none)
Type: Full | Council: Warrington | Date: 2026-04-01
View full details - - 1 Penryn Close, Penketh, Warrington, WA5 2NE
Single-storey rear extension and porch extension.
Status: Permitted | Type: Outline | Council: Warrington | Date: 2026-01-26
View full details - - St Vincents Rc Primary School Trustees, St Vincents Catholic Primary School Finlay Avenue, Penketh, Warrington, WA5 2PN
Proposed extension to existing carpark to provide additional parking spaces
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: Warrington | Date: 2025-10-15
View full details - - 9 Launceston Drive, Penketh, Warrington, WA5 2ND
Single storey rear and side extension with a garage.
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: Warrington | Date: 2025-09-12
View full details - - 81 Chapel Road, Penketh, Warrington, WA5 2NU
Single-storey rear / side extension.
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: Warrington | Date: 2025-08-07
View full details - - Franks 2, 201 Warrington Road, Penketh, Warrington, WA5 2RX
Single storey rear Extension to shop to form additional storage
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: Warrington | Date: 2025-02-11
View full details - - 39 Maple Crescent, Penketh, Warrington, WA5 2LE
SINGLE STOREY FRONT AND REAR EXTENSION,
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: Warrington | Date: 2025-01-29
View full details - - 32 Bideford Road, Penketh, Warrington, WA5 2QA
Single storey rear extension
Status: Permitted | Type: Outline | Council: Warrington | Date: 2024-05-29
View full details - - 39 Chapel Road, Penketh, Warrington, WA5 2NU
Rear extension, with roof lantern and flat glass light roof windows.
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: Warrington | Date: 2024-03-22
View full details - - 14 Ditchfield Road, Penketh, Warrington, WA5 2NN
Proposed rear flat roof extension.
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: Warrington | Date: 2023-07-12
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A brief summary of Penketh in Cheshire
Penketh is a civil parish and suburb of Warrington, situated approximately 3 miles west of Warrington town centre in Cheshire, England. With a population of 8,699, it lies within the historic county of Lancashire and is characterized by its emblem featuring three kingfishers. This vibrant community may present various opportunities for planning applications, reflecting its suburban nature and growing population.
Property prices in Penketh show an average sale price of £270,680, 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 Penketh a particularly low-crime area.
For anyone interested in property development or monitoring local planning decisions, Penketh 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 Penketh
In the last 24 months, 17 planning applications were submitted near Penketh. Of these, 100% were approved.
This is notably above the national average of approximately 87%, suggesting a relatively permissive planning environment. Applicants near Penketh may find that well-prepared applications have a strong chance of success.
The most common application types near Penketh were full planning applications (13), outline applications (3), discharge of conditions (1). Full planning applications account for 76% of all submissions, covering new builds, change of use, and works that go beyond permitted development rights.
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Related Planning Guides
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