How long do planning decisions take near Wolverham?

The average planning decision time near Wolverham is 40 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 Wolverham?

The planning approval rate near Wolverham is 90%. The national average across England and Wales is approximately 87%.

What types of planning applications are most common near Wolverham?

The most common type of planning application near Wolverham is discharge of conditions, with 6 submissions in the last 24 months.

How can I track planning applications near Wolverham?

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Wolverham, Cheshire Planning Applications

Recent planning applications near Wolverham, Cheshire.

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Town Insights

Property Prices

Average property sale price: £209,424 (based on 50 recent transactions from HM Land Registry).

Area Information

Admin district: Cheshire West and Chester
Parliamentary constituency: Runcorn and Helsby
LSOA: Cheshire West and Chester 011D

Crime Statistics

292 crimes reported in 2026-02.

Crime Breakdown

violent-crime: 137
public-order: 33
anti-social-behaviour: 26
shoplifting: 24
other-theft: 18
criminal-damage-arson: 15
drugs: 13
other-crime: 8
burglary: 6
vehicle-crime: 5
bicycle-theft: 3
possession-of-weapons: 3
robbery: 1

Flood Risk

No active flood warnings near Wolverham.

Keyword Scorecard

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

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 Wolverham based on the last 24 months of planning data.

Nearby Applications

5 planning applications found near Wolverham.

- 52 Malvern Avenue Ellesmere Port CH65 5AE
2x Lime trees - to the front (T12) and to the side (T14) - prune overhanging branches by approximately 8 -10 metres as starting to encroach onto roof
Status: Undecided | Type: Trees | Council: Chester | Date: 2026-02-25
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- Oasis Centre Coronation Road Ellesmere Port CH65 9AA
Discharge of condition 3 (Dust Control) relating to approved application for the demolition of existing Oasis Centre 24/02743/DEM.
Status: Permitted | Type: Conditions | Council: Chester | Date: 2025-09-18
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- Site Office Stanney Lane Ellesmere Port CH65 9AF
Non-Material Amendment to planning permission 21/01243/FUL (Erection of 63 dwellings comprising 26 one and two bedroom apartments in a 2 storey block; 12 one bedroom 'walk-up' cottage style apartments
Status: Permitted | Type: Amendment | Council: Chester | Date: 2024-04-19
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- Outside 2 Conway Court Ellesmere Port CH65 5DZ
Telecommunications Pole (Ref CHF24-AC02-20-FF009A)
Status: Withdrawn | Type: Telecoms | Council: Chester | Date: 2023-05-26
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- Outside 99/101 Stanney Lane Ellesmere Port CH65 9AH
Telecommunication Pole (Ref CHF24-AC02-20-FF007A)
Status: Withdrawn | Type: Telecoms | Council: Chester | Date: 2023-05-26
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A brief summary of Wolverham in Cheshire

Wolverham is a settlement located in Cheshire, England.

Property prices in Wolverham show an average sale price of £209,424, based on 50 recent transactions recorded by HM Land Registry.

The Wolverham area recorded 292 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.

Wolverham 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 Wolverham includes 1 Sites of Special Scientific Interest (SSSI): Mersey Estuary SSSI; 2 Ancient Woodland sites; 1 Special Protection Areas (SPA): Mersey Estuary; 1 Ramsar Wetland Sites: Mersey Estuary. 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 Wolverham

In the last 24 months, 18 planning applications were submitted near Wolverham. Of these, 90% were approved, with an average decision time of 40 days.

This is slightly above the national average of approximately 87%, indicating a broadly favourable planning environment near Wolverham.

The average decision time of 40 days is within the government's 8-week statutory target for minor applications, indicating an efficient planning department.

The most common application types near Wolverham were discharge of conditions (6), amendments (4), other applications (2).

1 planning appeal was lodged, of which 0 were allowed and 1 was dismissed (0% success rate). This low success rate indicates that the council's refusal decisions are generally upheld by the Planning Inspectorate.

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