Willow Green, Cheshire Planning Applications

Recent planning applications near Willow Green, Cheshire.

Cheshire · England · settlement

Planning applications in Willow Green 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.

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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: Mid Cheshire
• LSOA: Cheshire West and Chester 020D

Crime Statistics

0 crimes reported in 2026-05.

Flood Risk

No active flood warnings near Willow Green.

Keyword Scorecard

Planning constraint analysis based on the last 24 months of applications near Willow Green.

• 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 Willow Green based on the last 24 months of planning data.

Nearby Applications

3 planning applications found near Willow Green.

1. - Parklands Willow Green Lane Little Leigh Northwich CW8 4RB
   Erection of barn for storage of machinery
   Status: Rejected | Council: Chester | Date: 2026-01-06
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2. - Bartington Hall Warrington Road Dutton Northwich CW8 4QU
   Convert the basement into habitable use, works to include lowering existing floor to allow for drainage, waterproofing and insulation
   Status: Withdrawn | Council: Chester | Date: 2023-08-17
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3. - Barn and Bungalow The Hollybush Warrington Road Dutton Northwich CW8 4QY
   Change of use and external alterations to create short term lets (6 letting rooms with communal space) and associated self-contained owner/manager accommodation.
   Status: Permitted | Type: Amendment | Council: Chester | Date: 2023-04-26
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A brief summary of Willow Green in Cheshire

Willow Green is a settlement located in Cheshire, England.

Property prices in Willow Green 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 Willow Green a particularly low-crime area.

Willow Green 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 Willow Green 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.

For anyone interested in property development or monitoring local planning decisions, Willow Green 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 Willow Green

In the last 24 months, 1 planning applications were submitted near Willow Green. Of these, 0% were approved, with an average decision time of 24 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 Willow Green.

The average decision time of 24 days is within the government's 8-week statutory target for minor applications, indicating an efficient planning department.

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Related Planning Guides

• What Is Planning Permission in the UK? — Planning permission is the formal approval you need from your local council before making certain changes to a building or piece of land.
• What Is Permitted Development? — Permitted development rights allow certain building works and changes of use without the need to apply for planning permission.
• How Long Does Planning Permission Take? — Typical timelines for planning permission decisions in the UK, from submission to approval, and what can cause delays.