Thornton-le-Moors, Cheshire Planning Applications
Recent planning applications near Thornton-le-Moors, Cheshire.
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About Thornton-le-Moors
Thornton-le-Moors is a quaint village and civil parish located in Cheshire West and Chester, England, with a population of 264 as of the 2021 census. Positioned 7 miles northeast of Chester, the village lies south of the A5117 road, making it easily accessible. Notably, the Stanlow Refinery is situated to the north, while Ellesmere Port is the nearest town to the west and the village of Elton lies to the northeast, making Thornton-le-Moors a key area for planning applications related to both residential and industrial developments.
Population: 264 (2021)
District: Cheshire West and Chester
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Town Insights
Property Prices
Average property sale price: £332,420 (based on 50 recent transactions from HM Land Registry).
Area Information
- Admin district: Cheshire West and Chester
- Parliamentary constituency: Runcorn and Helsby
- LSOA: Cheshire West and Chester 022B
Crime Statistics
0 crimes reported in 2026-02.
Flood Risk
No active flood warnings near Thornton-le-Moors.
Keyword Scorecard
Planning constraint analysis based on the last 24 months of applications near Thornton-le-Moors.
- 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 Thornton-le-Moors based on the last 24 months of planning data.
Nearby Applications
1 planning application found near Thornton-le-Moors.
- - The Stables Shotwick-Frodsham Road Elton Chester CH2 4LJ
Variation of conditions 4 (replace name) and 8 (site access) of planning permission 08/01367/S73
Status: Undecided | Type: Conditions | Council: Chester | Date: 2022-04-21
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A brief summary of Thornton-le-Moors in Cheshire
Thornton-le-Moors is a quaint village and civil parish located in Cheshire West and Chester, England, with a population of 264 as of the 2021 census. Positioned 7 miles northeast of Chester, the village lies south of the A5117 road, making it easily accessible. Notably, the Stanlow Refinery is situated to the north, while Ellesmere Port is the nearest town to the west and the village of Elton lies to the northeast, making Thornton-le-Moors a key area for planning applications related to both residential and industrial developments. The settlement has a population of approximately 264 (2021 estimate). It sits within the Cheshire West and Chester district.
Property prices in Thornton-le-Moors show an average sale price of £332,420, 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 Thornton-le-Moors a particularly low-crime area.
Thornton-le-Moors has one conservation area within its boundaries: No data available for publication by HE. 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.
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Planning Activity in Thornton-le-Moors
In the last 24 months, 4 planning applications were submitted near Thornton-le-Moors.
The most common application types near Thornton-le-Moors were discharge of conditions (3), other applications (1).
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