How long do planning decisions take near Town End?

The average planning decision time near Town End is 72 days. The statutory target is 8 weeks (56 days) for minor applications and 13 weeks for major applications.

What is the planning approval rate near Town End?

The planning approval rate near Town End is 100%. The national average across England and Wales is approximately 87%.

What types of planning applications are most common near Town End?

The most common type of planning application near Town End is outline applications, with 3 submissions in the last 24 months.

How can I track planning applications near Town End?

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Town End, Merseyside Planning Applications

Recent planning applications near Town End, Merseyside.

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About Town End

Town End Farmhouse, located in Stalmine-with-Staynall, Lancashire, is a notable historic building dating back to 1694. Constructed from brick and featuring a thatched roof covered in corrugated asbestos, the one-and-a-half storey structure includes two bays with a mix of sash and modern windows. An inscribed plaque adorns the doorway, while the interior showcases an encased bressumer, highlighting the farmhouse's architectural significance for those researching planning applications in the area.

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Town Insights

Property Prices

Average property sale price: £236,965 (based on 50 recent transactions from HM Land Registry).

Area Information

Admin district: Halton
Parliamentary constituency: Widnes and Halewood
LSOA: Halton 004B

Crime Statistics

63 crimes reported in 2026-02.

Crime Breakdown

violent-crime: 35
anti-social-behaviour: 11
public-order: 3
shoplifting: 3
burglary: 2
criminal-damage-arson: 2
drugs: 2
vehicle-crime: 2
other-theft: 1
possession-of-weapons: 1
other-crime: 1

Flood Risk

No active flood warnings near Town End.

Keyword Scorecard

Planning constraint analysis based on the last 24 months of applications near Town End.

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 Town End based on the last 24 months of planning data.

Nearby Applications

5 planning applications found near Town End.

- Land Adjacent To Cronton Road Cronton Knowsley
Adjoining Authority Consultation by Knowsley Metropolitan Borough Council regarding an Outline Planning Application (including details of access with all other matters reserved) for the erection of up
Status: Undecided | Type: Outline | Council: Halton | Date: 2026-03-13
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- 433 - 435 Cronton Road Cronton Knowsley WA8 5QG
S73 APPLICATION FOR THE VARIATION OF CONDITION 3 (NO MORE THAN SIX ADULTS WITH COMPLEX HEALTH AND TRAUMA RELATED NEED RESIDING AT THE USE CLASS C2 PROPERTY HEREBY PERMITTED AT ANY TIME AND NO CHILDREN
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: Knowsley | Date: 2026-01-27
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- Land Adjacent To Cronton Road Cronton Knowsley
OUTLINE PLANNING APPLICATION (INCLUDING DETAILS OF ACCESS WITH ALL OTHER MATTERS RESERVED) FOR THE ERECTION OF UP TO 120 DWELLINGS (USE CLASS - C3 ) AND OTHER ASSOCIATED WORKS.
Status: Undecided | Type: Outline | Council: Knowsley | Date: 2026-01-27
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- 59 Chapel Lane Cronton Knowsley WA8 4NT
NON MATERIAL AMENDMENT FOLLOWING GRANT OF PLANNING PERMISSION 25/00558/FUL (ERECTION OF A SINGLE STOREY SIDE AND REAR EXTENSION TOGETHER WITH WORKS TO CHANGE ROOF FROM DOUBLE RIDGE TO SINGLE RIDGE ROO
Status: Permitted | Type: Amendment | Council: Knowsley | Date: 2026-01-12
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- 103 Hall Lane Cronton Knowsley WA8 5DQ
CERTIFICATE OF LAWFULNESS FOR THE RETENTION OF A SINGLE STOREY OUTBUILDING AND A SINGLE STOREY REAR EXTENSION (ORANGERY)
Status: Permitted | Type: Amendment | Council: Knowsley | Date: 2023-05-25
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A brief summary of Town End in Merseyside

Property prices in Town End show an average sale price of £236,965, based on 50 recent transactions recorded by HM Land Registry.

The Town End area recorded 63 crimes in the most recent reporting period. As with any urban or suburban area, prospective residents may wish to review the detailed crime breakdown for further context.

Town End 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.

For anyone interested in property development or monitoring local planning decisions, Town End 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 Town End

In the last 24 months, 6 planning applications were submitted near Town End. Of these, 100% were approved, with an average decision time of 72 days.

This is notably above the national average of approximately 87%, suggesting a relatively permissive planning environment. Applicants near Town End may find that well-prepared applications have a strong chance of success.

The average decision period of 72 days exceeds the 8-week target for minor applications but falls within the 13-week target for major schemes. Applicants should plan for approximately 11 weeks from submission to decision.

The most common application types near Town End were outline applications (3), full planning applications (1), discharge of conditions (1).

In terms of development scale, 2 large-scale (major) developments, 4 smaller schemes were submitted.

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