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Planning in Winsford

Approved
95%
36 of 37 decided
Decision time
about 6 weeks
on average

Applications within 1 km of the centre of Winsford in the last 24 months, from Cheshire West and Chester Council's planning register.

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Around Winsford

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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. 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.

The area around Winsford has 2 nature designations nearby, which may affect how planning applications are assessed.

For anyone interested in property development or monitoring local planning decisions, Winsford 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. Further local information can be found on the community website at http://www.winsford.gov.uk/.

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To comment on or object to a planning application near Winsford, open it in the list above: each one links to the council's own page for it and shows any comment deadline.

In the last 24 months, 55 planning applications were submitted near Winsford. Of these, 95% were approved, with an average decision time of 45 days.

The most common types were discharge of conditions (13), amendments (3), advertising consent (3). 1 large-scale development was submitted during this period.

Common questions

How many planning applications have been submitted near Winsford?
In the last 24 months, 55 planning applications were submitted near Winsford. The approval rate is 95%.
How long do planning decisions take near Winsford?
The average planning decision time near Winsford is 45 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 Winsford?
The planning approval rate near Winsford is 95%. The national average across England and Wales is 87%.
What types of planning applications are most common near Winsford?
The most common type of planning application near Winsford is discharge of conditions, with 13 submissions in the last 24 months.
How can I track planning applications near Winsford?
You can search and track planning applications near Winsford on Planning Signal. Create a free account to save searches, watch specific applications, and receive email alerts when new plans are submitted nearby.