Weaverham, Cheshire Planning Applications
Recent planning applications near Weaverham, Cheshire.
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Planning applications in Weaverham are administered by Cheshire West And Chester Council. View the full Cheshire West And Chester Council planning applications page for approval rates and decision timelines.
About Weaverham
Weaverham is a village and civil parish located in the borough of Cheshire West and Chester, England. Situated just off the A49 and to the west of Northwich, it lies south of the River Weaver and has a population of approximately 6,589, although this figure decreased to 6,391 according to the 2011 UK Census. This growing community may present various planning opportunities for developers and investors interested in the area.
Population: 6,488 (2021)
District: Cheshire West and Chester
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Town Insights
Property Prices
Average property sale price: £299,080 (based on 50 recent transactions from HM Land Registry).
Area Information
- Admin district: Cheshire West and Chester
- Parliamentary constituency: Tatton
- LSOA: Cheshire West and Chester 003A
Crime Statistics
0 crimes reported in 2026-05.
Flood Risk
No active flood warnings near Weaverham.
Keyword Scorecard
Planning constraint analysis based on the last 24 months of applications near Weaverham.
- 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 Weaverham based on the last 24 months of planning data.
Nearby Applications
316 planning applications found near Weaverham.
- - 6 Smiths Lane Weaverham Northwich CW8 3HF
To remove Cypress tree to ground level and reduce height of adjoining Cypress hedge.
Status: Withdrawn | Type: Trees | Council: Chester | Date: 2026-05-12
View full details - 26/01433/CAT - 6 Smiths Lane Weaverham Northwich CW8 3HF
To remove Cypress tree to ground level and reduce height of adjoining Cypress hedge.
Status: Undecided | Council: Cheshire West and Chester | Date: 2026-05-12 - - 46A High Street Weaverham Northwich CW8 3HB
Installation of solar photovoltaic (PV) panels on the roofs of existing outbuildings and erection of an adjoining pergola incorporating a PV array.
Status: Permitted | Council: Chester | Date: 2026-04-20
View full details - - 6A Well Lane Weaverham Northwich CW8 3PD
Two storey front and side extensions and first floor front and side extensions - variation of condition 2 (approved plans) of planning application 24/02315/FUL - amendments to windows design
Status: Rejected | Type: Conditions | Council: Chester | Date: 2026-03-16
View full details - - Saint Mary Virgin Parish Church Church Street Weaverham Northwich CW8 3NJ
Discharge of condition 4 (archaeological investigation) of planning permission 25/00190/FUL
Status: Undecided | Type: Conditions | Council: Chester | Date: 2026-02-19
View full details - - 6A Well Lane Weaverham Northwich CW8 3PD
Non-material amendment to 24/02315/FUL (change front elevation window sizes)
Status: Rejected | Type: Amendment | Council: Chester | Date: 2025-12-02
View full details - - 1 Wyncroft Court Church Street Weaverham Northwich CW8 3PU
Lawful development certificate for proposed alterations to ground floor rear windows and doors.
Status: Permitted | Type: Outline | Council: Chester | Date: 2025-12-01
View full details - - Elston West Road Weaverham Northwich CW8 3HH
Lime Tree (T1) & Lime Tree (T2) - Reduce in height by 4m.
Status: Withdrawn | Type: Trees | Council: Chester | Date: 2025-09-19
View full details - - Saint Mary Virgin Parish Church Church Street Weaverham Northwich CW8 3NJ
T41 Sawara Cypress - Fell. Tree is leaning and has uplifted by roots.
Status: Withdrawn | Type: Trees | Council: Chester | Date: 2025-07-02
View full details - - 12 Woodward Street Weaverham Northwich CW8 3NQ
1 x Mature horse chestnut: Request to crown lift to 5m and crown reduce by 1.5m / 2m to maintain healthy shape and gain light to garden. Also removal of epicormic growth and light crown thin.
Status: Withdrawn | Type: Other | Council: Chester | Date: 2025-06-30
View full details - - 38 Morris Drive Weaverham Northwich CW8 3LP
Single storey and two storey rear extension, alterations to the door and windows.
Status: Permitted | Council: Chester | Date: 2025-06-06
View full details - - 6 Leigh Way Weaverham Northwich CW8 3PR
TPO Ref: V71/00051/ORD - 2x sycamore - an overall crown reduction with 2m reduction to suitable growth points and shaping canopy. Remove deadwood and sever ivy at base.
Status: Withdrawn | Type: Trees | Council: Chester | Date: 2025-05-07
View full details - - Ashdown Sandy Lane Weaverham Northwich CW8 3PX
To discharge condition 9 (Tree planting) of planning permission 23/02680/FUL
Status: Permitted | Type: Trees | Council: Chester | Date: 2025-03-11
View full details - - 6 Leigh Way Weaverham Northwich CW8 3PR
2x sycamore (rear garden) - Sycamore (T7) mature - crown reduction by 4m and crown thinning by 20%. Clean crown removing deadwood over both road and property target zones. Sever ivy at base. Sycamore
Status: Rejected | Type: Other | Council: Chester | Date: 2025-03-06
View full details - - Amaranth Church Lane Weaverham Northwich CW8 3NN
Single storey front extension, side and rear extension
Status: Permitted | Council: Chester | Date: 2025-03-04
View full details - - Saint Mary Virgin Parish Church Church Street Weaverham Northwich CW8 3NJ
Carry out recommended work in Tree Survey
Status: Withdrawn | Type: Trees | Council: Chester | Date: 2025-02-28
View full details - - 1 Weaver View Weaverham Northwich CW8 3PA
Demolition of existing side outbuilding, erection of two storey side and rear extensions
Status: Permitted | Type: Other | Council: Chester | Date: 2025-02-05
View full details - - Elston West Road Weaverham Northwich CW8 3HH
4x Cypress Leylandii trees - reduce in height by 6m
Status: Withdrawn | Type: Trees | Council: Chester | Date: 2025-01-16
View full details - - Hackwood Sandy Lane Weaverham Northwich CW8 3PX
2xOak (T1 and T2) - Reduce limbs over neighbouring property by 2.5-3m. 2x Oak (T3 and T4) - Raise lower limbs over highway to 5.5m. Cedar (T5) - Remove dead tree. Holly (T6) - Reduce to 10ft approxima
Status: Permitted | Type: Trees | Council: Chester | Date: 2025-01-10
View full details - - 9 Wallerscote Road Weaverham Northwich CW8 3JL
Alteration to existing rear roof, erection of single storey rear extension
Status: Permitted | Council: Chester | Date: 2024-11-18
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A brief summary of Weaverham in Cheshire
Weaverham is a village and civil parish located in the borough of Cheshire West and Chester, England. Situated just off the A49 and to the west of Northwich, it lies south of the River Weaver and has a population of approximately 6,589, although this figure decreased to 6,391 according to the 2011 UK Census. This growing community may present various planning opportunities for developers and investors interested in the area. The settlement has a population of approximately 6,488 (2021 estimate). It sits within the Cheshire West and Chester district.
Property prices in Weaverham show an average sale price of £299,080, 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 Weaverham a particularly low-crime area.
Weaverham 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 Weaverham includes 4 Ancient Woodland sites. These designations may affect planning decisions, as proposals near protected sites require environmental impact assessment and may face additional restrictions.
For anyone interested in property development or monitoring local planning decisions, Weaverham 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 Weaverham
In the last 24 months, 53 planning applications were submitted near Weaverham. Of these, 57% were approved, with an average decision time of 66 days.
This is below the national average of approximately 87%, which may reflect stricter local policies, sensitivity of the area, or higher levels of speculative applications. Pre-application advice is particularly worthwhile near Weaverham.
At 66 days on average, decisions near Weaverham slightly exceed the 8-week statutory target for minor applications, though this is common across many councils.
The most common application types near Weaverham were tree works (10), discharge of conditions (8), other applications (7). The significant number of tree-related applications is typical for areas with mature tree cover or active tree preservation orders.
26 planning appeals were lodged, of which 4 were allowed and 21 were dismissed (16% success rate). This low success rate indicates that the council's refusal decisions are generally upheld by the Planning Inspectorate.
Application Outcomes
- Approved: 25 applications
- Refused: 3 applications
- Withdrawn: 16 applications
- Awaiting decision: 8 applications
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