Winsford, Cheshire Planning Applications
Recent planning applications near Winsford, Cheshire.
Cheshire · England · Town
Planning applications in Winsford 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.
About Winsford
Winsford, located in Cheshire West and Chester, England, is a town and civil parish situated on the River Weaver, south of Northwich and west of Middlewich. The town developed around the salt mining industry following the canalisation of the river in the 18th century, facilitating freight transport to the Port of Runcorn. As of the 2021 census, Winsford's built-up area had a population of 32,530, with the parish totaling 33,547 residents, making it a significant consideration for planning applications in the region.
Population: 33,546 (2021)
District: Cheshire West and Chester
Website: http://www.winsford.gov.uk/
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Town Insights
Property Prices
Average property sale price: £308,895 (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 037B
Crime Statistics
0 crimes reported in 2026-05.
Keyword Scorecard
Planning constraint analysis based on the last 24 months of applications near Winsford.
- 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 Winsford based on the last 24 months of planning data.
Nearby Applications
16 planning applications found near Winsford.
- 26/02070/FUL - 12 Overway Winsford CW7 2BE
Single-storey rear and side extension
Status: Undecided | Council: Cheshire West and Chester | Date: 2026-07-06 - 26/01957/LDC - 14 Leven Avenue Winsford CW7 3TA
Single storey rear extension
Status: Undecided | Council: Cheshire West and Chester | Date: 2026-06-26 - 26/01502/ADV - 104 - 108 High Street Winsford CW7 2AP
1no hanging sign, 1no fixed fascia sign x 4no fixed fascia panels
Status: Undecided | Council: Cheshire West and Chester | Date: 2026-05-15 - - 104 - 108 High Street Winsford CW7 2AP
1no hanging sign, 1no fixed fascia sign x 4no fixed fascia panels
Status: Undecided | Type: Advertising | Council: Chester | Date: 2026-05-15
View full details - - Manchester House Carpets High Street Winsford CW7 2AD
New and replacement external signage.
Status: Undecided | Type: Advertising | Council: Chester | Date: 2026-03-27
View full details - 25/02226/FUL - 130 High Street Winsford CW7 2AP
Demolition of existing MOT garage and erection of new building to provide 5, 1 and 2 bedroom dwellings
Status: Undecided | Council: Cheshire West and Chester | Date: 2026-03-23 - - Land At Rear of West Drive Winsford Cheshire
Partial discharge of Condition 7(d) (Validation Plan) attached to planning permission 18/03742/FUL, relating to Plots 129-131, 141-144 and 147-148.
Status: Undecided | Type: Conditions | Council: Chester | Date: 2026-03-13
View full details - - 62 High Street Winsford Cheshire CW7 2AD
Discharge of condition 4 (noise) and condition 5 (odour) of planning application 24/01686/FUL
Status: Undecided | Type: Conditions | Council: Chester | Date: 2026-02-26
View full details - - Land At Rear of West Drive Winsford
Partial discharge of condition 7d (verification plan) of permission 18/03742/FUL
Status: Undecided | Type: Conditions | Council: Chester | Date: 2026-02-18
View full details - - Land At Corner of Wharton Road Roundabout New Road Winsford
Discharge of conditions 4 (Hard and Soft Landscaping) 5 (Boundary Treatments) and 6 ( Footpath Construction) of permission 20/02555/REM.
Status: Undecided | Type: Conditions | Council: Chester | Date: 2026-02-17
View full details - - Land At Rear of West Drive Winsford
Non Material Amendment to 18/03742/FUL (to increase the height of railings between plots 29,30, 31 and 32 to 1.8m)
Status: Permitted | Type: Amendment | Council: Chester | Date: 2026-02-17
View full details - - Land At Rear of West Drive Winsford Cheshire
Partial discharge of condition 7d (Validation Report) for the rear gardens of plots 176 & 179 and selected front gardens (Plots 124, 174, 176 & 181) of planning application 18/03742/FUL
Status: Permitted | Type: Conditions | Council: Chester | Date: 2026-01-16
View full details - - 158 - 160 High Street Winsford CW7 2AZ
Discharge of condition 5 (bat and bird boxes) of 23/00675/FUL
Status: Permitted | Type: Conditions | Council: Chester | Date: 2025-12-22
View full details - - Contour Showers Ltd Siddorn Street Winsford CW7 2BA
Proposed residential development of 33 dwellings, to use class C3, for social rent, including demolition of existing factory building and change of use from use class B3 to use class C3.
Status: Undecided | Type: Amendment | Council: Chester | Date: 2025-08-13
View full details - - Land At Rear of West Drive Winsford
Part discharge of condition 7 (Part D - Remediation strategy/verification) of planning application 18/03742/FUL (plots 42-45 and 124-128)
Status: Permitted | Type: Conditions | Council: Chester | Date: 2025-04-02
View full details - - Weaver Street Depot Weaver Street Winsford CW7 4BD
Discharge of condition 3 (contaminated land post demolition site investigation, remediation and verification) of 22/04420/DEM.
Status: Permitted | Type: Conditions | Council: Chester | Date: 2023-04-27
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A brief summary of Winsford in Cheshire
Winsford, located in Cheshire West and Chester, England, is a town and civil parish situated on the River Weaver, south of Northwich and west of Middlewich. The town developed around the salt mining industry following the canalisation of the river in the 18th century, facilitating freight transport to the Port of Runcorn. As of the 2021 census, Winsford's built-up area had a population of 32,530, with the parish totaling 33,547 residents, making it a significant consideration for planning applications in the region. The Town has a population of approximately 33,546 (2021 estimate). It sits within the Cheshire West and Chester district.
Property prices in Winsford show an average sale price of £308,895, 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 Winsford a particularly low-crime area.
Winsford 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 Winsford 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, Winsford planning applications can be searched by entering a local postcode above. Further local information can be found on the community website at http://www.winsford.gov.uk/. 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 Winsford
In the last 24 months, 25 planning applications were submitted near Winsford. Of these, 100% were approved, with an average decision time of 47 days.
This is notably above the national average of approximately 87%, suggesting a relatively permissive planning environment. Applicants near Winsford may find that well-prepared applications have a strong chance of success.
The average decision time of 47 days is within the government's 8-week statutory target for minor applications, indicating an efficient planning department.
The most common application types near Winsford were discharge of conditions (10), advertising consent (3), amendments (2).
In terms of development scale, 1 large-scale (major) development, 1 medium-scale application, 17 smaller schemes were submitted.
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