How long do planning decisions take near Willaston (CW5)?

The average planning decision time near Willaston (CW5) is 54 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 Willaston (CW5)?

The planning approval rate near Willaston (CW5) is 100%. The national average across England and Wales is approximately 87%.

What types of planning applications are most common near Willaston (CW5)?

The most common type of planning application near Willaston (CW5) is full planning applications, with 10 submissions in the last 24 months.

How can I track planning applications near Willaston (CW5)?

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Willaston (CW5), Cheshire Planning Applications

Recent planning applications near Willaston (CW5), Cheshire.

Cheshire · England · settlement

Planning applications in Willaston (CW5) are administered by Cheshire East Council. View the full Cheshire East Council planning applications page for approval rates and decision timelines.

Population: 3,645 (2021)

District: Cheshire East

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Town Insights

Property Prices

Average property sale price: £297,158 (based on 50 recent transactions from HM Land Registry).

Area Information

Admin district: Cheshire East
Parliamentary constituency: Chester South and Eddisbury
LSOA: Cheshire East 052D

Crime Statistics

0 crimes reported in 2026-05.

Flood Risk

No active flood warnings near Willaston (CW5).

Keyword Scorecard

Planning constraint analysis based on the last 24 months of applications near Willaston (CW5).

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 Willaston (CW5) based on the last 24 months of planning data.

Nearby Applications

9 planning applications found near Willaston (CW5).

- 1 Brassey Court, Willaston, Nantwich, Cheshire East, CW5 6NY
Single storey extension to rear of dwelling house
Type: Full | Council: Cheshire East | Date: 2026-05-08
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- 49 Park Road, Willaston, Nantwich, Cheshire East, CW5 6PL
Fell Tree
Type: Trees | Council: Cheshire East | Date: 2026-05-01
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- Holly House, 23 Park Road, Willaston, Nantwich, Cheshire East, CW5 6PN
Single storey extension to side of dwelling
Type: Full | Council: Cheshire East | Date: 2026-04-02
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- 5 Bayley Road, Willaston, Nantwich, Cheshire East, CW5 6RL
Certificate of proposed lawful development of a single storey side extension
Type: Outline | Council: Cheshire East | Date: 2026-01-30
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- 3 Willaston Hall Gardens, Willaston, Nantwich, Cheshire East, CW5 6NX
Demolition of existing timber garage Proposed Detached garage with a pitched roof
Type: Full | Council: Cheshire East | Date: 2025-11-17
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- 4 Lomax Road, Willaston, Nantwich, Cheshire East, CW5 6RN
First floor gable to front elevation and new window to bathroom and new open porch area(s) to front elevation
Status: Conditions | Type: Full | Council: Cheshire East | Date: 2025-03-02
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- 23 Wistaston Road, Willaston, Nantwich, Cheshire East, CW5 6PU
Extension to an existing first floor flat above an existing shop.
Status: Undecided | Type: Full | Council: Cheshire East | Date: 2024-05-17
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- 19, BEECH TREE CLOSE, WILLASTON, CW5 6PR
Certificate of lawful proposed use for single storey rear dayroom extension on same footprint of existing conservatory which is to be taken down
Status: Permitted | Type: Outline | Council: Cheshire East | Date: 2024-02-28
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- 31 Bayley Road, Willaston, Nantwich, Cheshire East, CW5 6RL
The proposed works are for a double story front extension of the existing building.
Status: Conditions | Type: Full | Council: Cheshire East | Date: 2023-05-25
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A brief summary of Willaston (CW5) in Cheshire

Willaston (CW5) is a settlement located in Cheshire, England. The settlement has a population of approximately 3,645 (2021 estimate). It sits within the Cheshire East district.

Property prices in Willaston (CW5) show an average sale price of £297,158, 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 Willaston (CW5) a particularly low-crime area.

Willaston (CW5) 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.

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Planning Activity in Willaston (CW5)

In the last 24 months, 14 planning applications were submitted near Willaston (CW5). Of these, 100% were approved, with an average decision time of 54 days.

This is notably above the national average of approximately 87%, suggesting a relatively permissive planning environment. Applicants near Willaston (CW5) may find that well-prepared applications have a strong chance of success.

The average decision time of 54 days is within the government's 8-week statutory target for minor applications, indicating an efficient planning department.

The most common application types near Willaston (CW5) were full planning applications (10), outline applications (2), tree works (1). Full planning applications account for 71% of all submissions, covering new builds, change of use, and works that go beyond permitted development rights.

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