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Planning in Warrington

Approved
63%
50 of 76 decided
Decision time
about 7 weeks
on average

Applications within 1 km of the centre of Warrington in the last 24 months, from Warrington Borough Council's planning register.

Decided by Warrington Borough CouncilCouncil page

Around Warrington

Postcode districts

WA1 142 applications in the last 12 monthsWA2 110 applications in the last 12 monthsWA4 446 applications in the last 12 monthsWA5 166 applications in the last 12 months

Applications in each district in the last 12 months.

Planning authority: Warrington Borough Council

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About Warrington

Warrington is an industrial town located in Cheshire, England, serving as the primary settlement of the Borough of Warrington. Nestled on the banks of the River Mersey, it is positioned 16 miles east of Liverpool and west of Manchester, making it a strategically important area for planning applications and development projects in the region. The town has a population of approximately 165,456 (2011 estimate). It sits within the Warrington district.

Property prices in Warrington show an average sale price of £252,351, based on 50 recent transactions recorded by HM Land Registry.

For anyone interested in property development or monitoring local planning decisions, Warrington 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. Further local information can be found on the community website at http://www.warrington.gov.uk.

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To comment on or object to a planning application near Warrington, 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, 150 planning applications were submitted near Warrington. Of these, 63% were approved, with an average decision time of 51 days.

The most common types were full planning applications (37), discharge of conditions (20), outline applications (13). 2 large-scale developments were submitted during this period.

3 planning appeals were lodged, of which 0 were allowed and 3 were dismissed (0% success rate).

Common questions

How many planning applications have been submitted near Warrington?
In the last 24 months, 150 planning applications were submitted near Warrington. The approval rate is 63%.
How long do planning decisions take near Warrington?
The average planning decision time near Warrington is 51 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 Warrington?
The planning approval rate near Warrington is 63%. The national average across England and Wales is 87%.
What types of planning applications are most common near Warrington?
The most common type of planning application near Warrington is full planning applications, with 37 submissions in the last 24 months.
How can I track planning applications near Warrington?
You can search and track planning applications near Warrington on Planning Signal. Create a free account to save searches, watch specific applications, and receive email alerts when new plans are submitted nearby.