How long do planning decisions take near Town Fields?

The average planning decision time near Town Fields is 58 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 Fields?

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

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

The most common type of planning application near Town Fields is discharge of conditions, with 4 submissions in the last 24 months.

How can I track planning applications near Town Fields?

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Town Fields, Cheshire Planning Applications

Recent planning applications near Town Fields, Cheshire.

Cheshire · England · settlement

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About Town Fields

Town Fields, located in Doncaster, South Yorkshire, is a prominent public park that serves as a central recreational area for the community. The surrounding neighbourhood, also known as Town Field, lies just east of the city centre, offering a blend of green space and residential living that may influence local planning applications and development opportunities.

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Area Information

Admin district: Cheshire West and Chester
Parliamentary constituency: Mid Cheshire
LSOA: Cheshire West and Chester 037B

Crime Statistics

126 crimes reported in 2026-02.

Crime Breakdown

violent-crime: 60
anti-social-behaviour: 21
public-order: 10
other-theft: 9
criminal-damage-arson: 7
vehicle-crime: 6
shoplifting: 5
other-crime: 3
burglary: 2
drugs: 2
bicycle-theft: 1

Flood Risk

No active flood warnings near Town Fields.

Keyword Scorecard

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

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 Fields based on the last 24 months of planning data.

Nearby Applications

4 planning applications found near Town Fields.

- 164 Swanlow Lane Winsford CW7 1JJ
Two storey side and single storey rear extension
Status: Permitted | Council: Chester | Date: 2025-12-16
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- Land At Springbank Crescent Winsford
Discharge of Condition 5 (Habitat Management and Monitoring Plan), Condition 8 (Site Entrance Details), Condition 10 (Construction Management Plan) and Condition 11 (Water drainage) of planning applic
Status: Undecided | Type: Conditions | Council: Chester | Date: 2025-08-07
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- 16 Buckingham Drive Winsford CW7 1FA
Walnut (T50) - Half of the canopy has completely broken off and there is some damage to the backside of the trunk. Request to have it completely removed and the stump grinded away.
Status: Permitted | Council: Chester | Date: 2025-02-12
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- 87 Queensway Winsford CW7 1BN
Loft conversion with no. 4 velux windows installed to existing front and rear pitched roof
Status: Permitted | Council: Chester | Date: 2023-05-17
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A brief summary of Town Fields in Cheshire

The Town Fields area recorded 126 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 Fields 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.

Ecology & Nature Designations

The area around Town Fields includes 1 Ancient Woodland site. These designations may affect planning decisions, as proposals near protected sites require environmental impact assessment and may face additional restrictions.

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Planning Activity in Town Fields

In the last 24 months, 13 planning applications were submitted near Town Fields. Of these, 100% were approved, with an average decision time of 58 days.

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

At 58 days on average, decisions near Town Fields slightly exceed the 8-week statutory target for minor applications, though this is common across many councils.

The most common application types near Town Fields were discharge of conditions (4), amendments (2), advertising consent (2).

In terms of development scale, 1 medium-scale application, 11 smaller schemes were submitted.

1 planning appeal was lodged, of which 0 were allowed and 1 was dismissed (0% success rate). This low success rate indicates that the council's refusal decisions are generally upheld by the Planning Inspectorate.

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