Search Runcorn planning applications
11 applications received or decided in the last 12 months · within 1 km of the centre of Runcorn · updated daily · Halton Borough Council
Only 6 applications in the last 90 days, so this shows the last 12 months.
- 1 Barrymore Road Runcorn Cheshire WA7 4AFAwaiting decisionApplication for a Certificate of Proposed Lawful Development for a garage conversion and alterations to windows atReceived 2 Nov 202626/00429/PLD
- 131 Heath Road Runcorn Cheshire WA7 5TFAwaiting decisionPrior approval (larger home extension) for a single-storey rear extension with a 3.5m projection and pitched roof.Received 22 Oct 202626/00410/PDE
- Former Cineworld Cinema Unit A Trident Retail And Leisure Park Halton Lea Runcorn WA7 2FQAwaiting decisionProposed change of use, part demolition, reconfiguration and refurbishment of vacant cinema (sui generis) to provide a retail unit (Class E) along with creation of external display area, servicing arrangements including creation of holding area, sprinkler tanks and pump house, and associated works atReceived 30 Sep 202626/00386/COU
- YMCA Halton Lodge Avenue Runcorn WA7 5YQApprovedApplication for Non Material Amendment to planning permission 22/00374/FUL (16 apartments) for internal redesign to include laundry, office and communal lounge with additional windows to the rear elevation atReceived 8 Sep 2026Decided 5 Nov 202626/00346/NMA
- 8 Almond Avenue Runcorn Cheshire WA7 5JYApprovedApplication to determine if prior approval is required for a single storey rear extension with a projection of 5m and a width of 4.6m, with an overall height of 3.27m and eaves height of 2.12m atReceived 5 Aug 2026Decided 16 Sep 202626/00303/PDE
Planning in Runcorn
Only 9 decisions near Runcorn in the last 2 years, too few to judge an approval rate.
Applications within 1 km of the centre of Runcorn in the last 24 months, from Halton Borough Council's planning register.
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Around Runcorn
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WA7 102 applications in the last 12 months
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Planning authority: Halton Borough Council
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About Runcorn
Runcorn is an industrial town and cargo port situated in the Borough of Halton, Cheshire, on the south bank of the River Mersey. Located about 15 miles southeast of Liverpool and 29 miles southwest of Manchester, Runcorn had a population of 61,145 as of the 2021 census. Its strategic position within the Runcorn Gap makes it an important area for planning applications, particularly in sectors related to industry and logistics.
Property prices in Runcorn show an average sale price of £197,380, based on 50 recent transactions recorded by HM Land Registry.
In terms of safety, there were no crimes reported in the immediate area during the most recent reporting period (May 2026). This makes Runcorn a particularly low-crime area, which is often reflected in its desirability and property values.
The area around Runcorn has 2 nature designations nearby, which may affect how planning applications are assessed.
For anyone interested in property development or monitoring local planning decisions, Runcorn 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.
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To comment on or object to a planning application near Runcorn, open it in the list above: each one links to the council's own page for it and shows any comment deadline.
In the last 24 months, 17 planning applications were submitted near Runcorn.
The most common types were amendments (1).