Wilderspool, Cheshire Planning Applications
Recent planning applications near Wilderspool, Cheshire.
Cheshire · England · settlement
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.
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Town Insights
Property Prices
Average property sale price: £270,680 (based on 50 recent transactions from HM Land Registry).
Area Information
- Admin district: Warrington
- Parliamentary constituency: Warrington South
- LSOA: Warrington 025A
Crime Statistics
131 crimes reported in 2026-02.
Crime Breakdown
- violent-crime: 56
- criminal-damage-arson: 15
- anti-social-behaviour: 11
- drugs: 10
- public-order: 9
- other-theft: 5
- shoplifting: 5
- vehicle-crime: 5
- other-crime: 5
- burglary: 3
- robbery: 3
- bicycle-theft: 2
- possession-of-weapons: 2
Flood Risk
No active flood warnings near Wilderspool.
Keyword Scorecard
Planning constraint analysis based on the last 24 months of applications near Wilderspool.
- 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 Wilderspool based on the last 24 months of planning data.
Nearby Applications
69 planning applications found near Wilderspool.
- - 9 Leonard Street, Stockton Heath, Warrington, WA4 2UP
Single storey front bay extension
Type: Full | Council: Warrington | Date: 2026-05-05
View full details - - DISTILLERY HOUSE PREMIER BUSINESS PARK Loushers Lane, Latchford, Warrington, WA4 6DN
The reserved matters application seeks approval of layout only for an infrastructure-led initial phase of development. This phase comprises a spine road infrastructure, and an initial residential parc
Type: Outline | Council: Warrington | Date: 2026-04-23
View full details - - DISTILLERY HOUSE PREMIER BUSINESS PARK Loushers Lane, Latchford, Warrington, WA4 6DN
Discharge of condition 17 (Site-wide masterplan) on application 2019/35516 (Residential Development) and amended by NMA application 2026/00359
Type: Conditions | Council: Warrington | Date: 2026-04-23
View full details - - 19 Westbrook Avenue, Latchford, Warrington, WA4 2RL
Single storey extension to side and rear to replace conservatory
Type: Full | Council: Warrington | Date: 2026-04-22
View full details - - 45 West Avenue, Warrington, WA4 6HU
Single storey extension to side and rear to replace existing extension
Type: Full | Council: Warrington | Date: 2026-04-13
View full details - - Distillery House Premier Business Park Loushers Lane, Latchford, Warrington, WA4 6DN
Non-material amendment to planning permission 2019/35516 (Outline Planning (Major) - Construction of up to 140 dwellings) to allow for a phased development
Type: Amendment | Council: Warrington | Date: 2026-03-18
View full details - - 9 Millhouse Avenue, Stockton Heath, Warrington, WA4 2XF
Single storey extension to side & rear of house. Canopy with timber/ brick piers added to front door.
Type: Full | Council: Warrington | Date: 2026-03-03
View full details - - 2 Wedgwood Drive, Latchford, Warrington, WA4 6GA
Partial conversion of garage to habitable room and single storey rear extension
Type: Full | Council: Warrington | Date: 2026-02-25
View full details - - 47 Wedgwood Drive, Latchford, Warrington, WA4 6GA
Single storey kitchen extension to rear elevation
Status: Permitted | Type: Outline | Council: Warrington | Date: 2026-02-18
View full details - - Red Lion, 58 - 60 London Road, Warrington, WA4 6HN
Refurbishment of garden space by extending and reconfiguring existing pergola structures in new positions with new lighting, floor finishes, landscaping and reconfigured storage areas including additi
Type: Heritage | Council: Warrington | Date: 2026-02-11
View full details - - 49a London Road, Warrington, WA4 6SG
Proposed change of use of first floor from Tattoo Shop to a residential two bedroom flat
Type: Outline | Council: Warrington | Date: 2026-02-05
View full details - - Stockton Heath Medical Centre, Stockton Heath Medical Centre, The Forge Shopping Centre London Road, Warrington, WA4 6HJ
Discharge of condition 3 (Method statement) on application 2025/00765 (Extension)
Type: Conditions | Council: Warrington | Date: 2026-01-23
View full details - - 18 Pike Street, Stockton Heath, Warrington, WA4 2UJ
Proposed single storey rear extension and rebuilding of rear garden boundary wall between 18-16 Pike Street
Status: Permitted | Type: Outline | Council: Warrington | Date: 2026-01-07
View full details - - 13 Victoria Road, Stockton Heath, Warrington, WA4 2AL
Single storey extension to side to replace existing extension
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: Warrington | Date: 2025-10-27
View full details - - 15 Kemmel Avenue, Latchford, Warrington, WA4 6QW
Single storey extension to front, side and rear
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: Warrington | Date: 2025-09-19
View full details - - Morrisons, Morrisons Greenalls Avenue, Latchford, Warrington, WA4 6RN
Installation of Photovoltaic generating system to the flat roof.
Status: Rejected | Type: Outline | Council: Warrington | Date: 2025-02-05
View full details - - 27 Stafford Road, Latchford, Warrington, WA4 6RP
Application for certificate of lawfulness for existing dormer and air source heat pump
Status: Permitted | Type: Amendment | Council: Warrington | Date: 2024-12-20
View full details - - The Saracens Head, 381 Wilderspool Causeway, Latchford, Warrington, WA4 6RS
Proposed remedial works to x3 trees
Status: Permitted | Type: Trees | Council: Warrington | Date: 2024-12-13
View full details - - 145 London Road, Warrington, WA4 6LG
Rear Dormer Loft Conversion
Status: Permitted | Type: Outline | Council: Warrington | Date: 2024-07-11
View full details - - 4 Derby Road, Stockton Heath, Warrington, WA4 6JR
Single storey rear extension
Type: Outline | Council: Warrington | Date: 2024-07-10
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A brief summary of Wilderspool in Cheshire
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.
Property prices in Wilderspool show an average sale price of £270,680, based on 50 recent transactions recorded by HM Land Registry.
The Wilderspool area recorded 131 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.
Wilderspool has 5 conservation areas within its boundaries: Palmyra Square, Bridge Street, London Road and Grappenhall Road, Stockton Heath, Greenalls Brewery, Buttermarket Street. Planning applications within or near these conservation areas 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 Wilderspool includes 2 Ancient Woodland sites. 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 Wilderspool
In the last 24 months, 97 planning applications were submitted near Wilderspool. Of these, 81% were approved.
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 Wilderspool.
The most common application types near Wilderspool were full planning applications (41), outline applications (30), discharge of conditions (8). Full planning applications account for 42% of all submissions, covering new builds, change of use, and works that go beyond permitted development rights.
In terms of development scale, 1 large-scale (major) development, 2 medium-scale applications, 9 smaller schemes were submitted.
Application Outcomes
- Approved: 43 applications
- Refused: 8 applications
- Withdrawn: 2 applications
- Awaiting decision: 44 applications
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Related Planning Guides
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