How long do planning decisions take near Windmill Hill?

The average planning decision time near Windmill Hill is 83 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 Windmill Hill?

The planning approval rate near Windmill Hill is 100%. The national average across England and Wales is approximately 87%.

What types of planning applications are most common near Windmill Hill?

The most common type of planning application near Windmill Hill is outline applications, with 2 submissions in the last 24 months.

How can I track planning applications near Windmill Hill?

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Windmill Hill, Cheshire Planning Applications

Recent planning applications near Windmill Hill, Cheshire.

Cheshire · England · settlement

Planning applications in Windmill Hill are administered by Halton Borough Council. View the full Halton Borough Council planning applications page for approval rates and decision timelines.

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Town Insights

Property Prices

Average property sale price: £207,799 (based on 50 recent transactions from HM Land Registry).

Area Information

Admin district: Halton
Parliamentary constituency: Runcorn and Helsby
LSOA: Halton 011A

Crime Statistics

104 crimes reported in 2026-02.

Crime Breakdown

violent-crime: 45
criminal-damage-arson: 15
public-order: 15
anti-social-behaviour: 9
drugs: 7
vehicle-crime: 6
burglary: 2
other-theft: 2
other-crime: 2
possession-of-weapons: 1

Flood Risk

No active flood warnings near Windmill Hill.

Keyword Scorecard

Planning constraint analysis based on the last 24 months of applications near Windmill Hill.

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 Windmill Hill based on the last 24 months of planning data.

Nearby Applications

5 planning applications found near Windmill Hill.

- 62 Broadfields Runcorn Cheshire WA7 6UE
Application for a Certificate of Proposed Lawful Development for a single storey rear extension and garage conversion at
Status: Permitted | Type: Outline | Council: Halton | Date: 2026-03-31
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- Sandymoor South Phase 2 Windmill Hill Avenue East Runcorn Cheshire
Application to discharge condition nos. 2 (Details of External Facing Materials), 6 (Hard and Soft Landscape Works), 8 (Play Equipment, Bench, Cycle Stand and Litter Bin Details), 9 (Boundary Treatmen
Status: Undecided | Type: Conditions | Council: Halton | Date: 2026-02-20
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- Sandymoor South Phase 2 Windmill Hill Avenue East Runcorn WA7 1XY
Application for Non Material Amendment to planning permission 24/00438/REM to seek approval to amend Condition 1 (Approved Plans) to reflect a series of minor refinements to the approved drawings at
Status: Undecided | Type: Amendment | Council: Halton | Date: 2026-01-07
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- Land Off Windmill Hill Avenue East Runcorn Cheshire
Application to discharge condition no. 15 (Drainage Strategy) of planning permission 24/00147/FULEIA at
Status: Permitted | Type: Conditions | Council: Halton | Date: 2025-09-05
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- Sandymoor South Phase 2 Windmill Hill Avenue East Runcorn Cheshire
Application for the approval of reserved matters (scale, appearance, layout and landscaping) for the erection of 199 residential dwellings pursuant to outline application ref: 22/00543/OUTEIA at
Status: Permitted | Type: Outline | Council: Halton | Date: 2024-10-31
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A brief summary of Windmill Hill in Cheshire

Windmill Hill is a settlement located in Cheshire, England.

Property prices in Windmill Hill show an average sale price of £207,799, based on 50 recent transactions recorded by HM Land Registry.

The Windmill Hill area recorded 104 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.

Ecology & Nature Designations

The area around Windmill Hill includes 1 Ancient Woodland site. 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 Windmill Hill

In the last 24 months, 8 planning applications were submitted near Windmill Hill. Of these, 100% were approved, with an average decision time of 83 days.

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

The average decision period of 83 days exceeds the 8-week target for minor applications but falls within the 13-week target for major schemes. Applicants should plan for approximately 12 weeks from submission to decision.

The most common application types near Windmill Hill were outline applications (2), discharge of conditions (2), amendments (2).

In terms of development scale, 1 large-scale (major) development, 5 smaller schemes were submitted.

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