Search Wilderspool planning applications
20 applications received or decided in the last 90 days · within 1 km of the centre of Wilderspool · updated daily · Warrington Borough Council
- 39 Stetchworth Road, Walton, Warrington, WA4 6JEAwaiting decisionChange of side hipped roof to gable end and rear dormer conversion.Certificate of Lawfulness (Proposed)Received week of 12 Oct 20262026/01353/CLDP
- Land Off River Road River Road, Latchford, Warrington, WA4 6ZDAwaiting decisionCreation of a new shared footway and cycleway and reconfiguration of car parking within the Wilderspool Causeway Park car park and on-street parking provision on River Road.Full PlanningReceived week of 28 Sep 20262026/01196/FUL
- 9 Rosemary Avenue, Stockton Heath, Warrington, WA4 2XAAwaiting decisionFirst floor extension to sideFull Planning (Householder)Received week of 28 Sep 20262026/01314/FULH
- 105a &, 105 Walton Road, Warrington, WA4 6NRAwaiting decisionRemedial pruning to x1 no. TreeTPOReceived week of 28 Sep 20262026/01320/TPO
- Aldi, 27 Walton Road, Warrington, WA4 6NJAwaiting decisionPROPOSED INSTALLATION OF A REPLACEMENT REFRIGERATION PLANT AND ASSOCIATED PLANT ENCLOSUREReceived week of 28 Sep 20262026/01248/FUL
Planning in Wilderspool
- Approved
- 86%
- 96 of 110 decided
- Decision time
- about 8 weeks
- on average
Applications within 1 km of the centre of Wilderspool in the last 24 months, from Warrington Borough Council's planning register.
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Around Wilderspool
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WA4 443 applications in the last 12 months
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Planning authority: Warrington Borough Council
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About Wilderspool
Wilderspool, located near the centre of Warrington, Cheshire, is a vibrant district characterized by Wilderspool Causeway and its surrounding streets. Key landmarks include Priestley College, a Morrisons supermarket, and the Riverside Retail Park, making it a hub for both education and retail. The area has historical significance, with archaeological findings indicating Roman settlements and remnants of a walled town, alongside its industrial heritage marked by the former Greenall Whitley brewery and Wilderspool Stadium, once home to Warrington Rugby League Football Club. This blend of history and modern development presents a unique context for planning applications in the district.
There are currently no active flood warnings for the Wilderspool area, indicating a relatively low flood risk at present. This is a positive factor for both existing residents and those considering property purchases or new developments.
In terms of safety, there were no crimes reported in the immediate area during the most recent reporting period (May 2026). This makes Wilderspool a particularly low-crime area, which is often reflected in its desirability and property values.
The area around Wilderspool has 2 nature designations nearby, which may affect how planning applications are assessed.
For anyone interested in property development or monitoring local planning decisions, Wilderspool 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.
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In the last 24 months, 172 planning applications were submitted near Wilderspool. Of these, 86% were approved, with an average decision time of 56 days.
The most common types were full planning applications (64), outline applications (33), discharge of conditions (9). 1 large-scale development was submitted during this period.
2 planning appeals were lodged, of which 2 were allowed and 0 were dismissed (100% success rate).