Woodhouses, Cheshire Planning Applications
Recent planning applications near Woodhouses, Cheshire.
Cheshire · England · settlement
Planning applications in Woodhouses 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 Woodhouses
Woodhouses is a quaint village located near Failsworth in the Oldham district of Greater Manchester, approximately 5 miles from Manchester city centre. With a population of 1,094 as of 2021, the village is characterized by its historical significance, highlighted by the Woodhouses Conservation Area, established in 1975, which encompasses much of the village and is crucial for planners and developers considering local regulations and heritage considerations.
Enter a postcode to search for planning applications near Woodhouses.
Town Insights
Property Prices
Average property sale price: £355,567 (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 015A
Crime Statistics
0 crimes reported in 2026-05.
Flood Risk
No active flood warnings near Woodhouses.
Keyword Scorecard
Planning constraint analysis based on the last 24 months of applications near Woodhouses.
- 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 Woodhouses based on the last 24 months of planning data.
Nearby Applications
89 planning applications found near Woodhouses.
- 26/01432/FUL - Cromwell Court Tarvin Road Frodsham WA6 6XN
Demolition of existing shed. Erection of single storey outbuilding
Status: Undecided | Council: Cheshire West and Chester | Date: 2026-05-12 - - Foxhill Conference Centre Tarvin Road Frodsham WA6 6XB
T1 Medium Pinus sylvestris (Scots Pine) - Remove to ground level. T2 Small Acer pseudoplatanus (Sycamore) - Remove to ground level.
Status: Permitted | Council: Chester | Date: 2025-08-04
View full details - - Wisteria Cottage Chestnut Lane Frodsham WA6 6XW
Installation of ground mounted photovoltaic panels
Status: Permitted | Council: Chester | Date: 2025-07-28
View full details - - Land Adjacent 1 Proffits Lane Helsby Frodsham
Demolition of existing outbuilding and construction of dwellinghouse
Status: Permitted | Type: Other | Council: Chester | Date: 2024-11-05
View full details - - Chestnut Barn Tarvin Road Frodsham WA6 6XN
Change of use of building to detached dwellinghouse including the erection of a porch, free-standing gazebo and new driveway access onto Tarvin Road
Status: Permitted | Type: Amendment | Council: Chester | Date: 2024-09-23
View full details - - Foxhill Stables Tarvin Road Frodsham WA6 6XE
Pursuant of section 171b of the Town and Country Planning Act 1990, to establish whether a breach of planning control for the use for residential purposes has become lawful due to the passage of time,
Status: Rejected | Type: Outline | Council: Chester | Date: 2024-09-02
View full details - - Hawthorne Farm and Sandstone Cottage Tarvin Road Frodsham Cheshire WA6 6UZ
Change of use from commercial premises to residential, to be shared between existing attached dwellings as extension. New external doors and windows. Proposed front garden wall - Variation of 2 (appro
Status: Permitted | Type: Conditions | Council: Chester | Date: 2024-07-31
View full details - - Land Adjacent 1 Proffits Lane Helsby Frodsham
Erection of 2-bedroom park home to include parking and landscaping (amended)
Status: Rejected | Council: Chester | Date: 2023-11-14
View full details - - Land North of The Lodge Tarvin Road Frodsham Cheshire WA6 6XE
To establish the existing use of land as residential in excess of 10 years including the siting of 3 caravans.
Status: Rejected | Council: Chester | Date: 2023-11-13
View full details - - The Cottage The Holt Tarvin Road Frodsham WA6 6XA
Single-storey extension to replace existing single-storey extension, new window and door openings and replace timber fence with brick wall of same height to north elevation.
Status: Permitted | Council: Chester | Date: 2023-10-18
View full details - - Teuthill Farm Tarvin Road Frodsham WA6 6XH
For a period of excess of the requisite 10 years, the land and buildings have been used for the processing, storage and distribution of potatoes. Please refer to the planning statement that provides a
Status: Permitted | Council: Chester | Date: 2023-09-29
View full details - - The Holt, The Cottage Tarvin Road Frodsham Cheshire WA6 6XA
Erection of outbuilding to provide a home office and home gym
Status: Permitted | Council: Chester | Date: 2023-07-31
View full details - - Land Adjacent 1 Proffits Lane Helsby Frodsham
Erection of single storey two bedroom bungalow
Status: Rejected | Council: Chester | Date: 2023-06-08
View full details - - Foxhill Stables Tarvin Road Frodsham WA6 6XE
Lawful Development Certificate to confirm lawful continued residential use for three caravans on site (two static caravans for a period exceeding 4 years and one 5 berth caravan on site and static for
Status: Unresolved | Type: Amendment | Council: Chester | Date: 2023-03-06
View full details - - Land North of The Lodge Tarvin Road Frodsham Cheshire
Conversion of existing building into residential dwelling house (C3)
Status: Permitted | Council: Chester | Date: 2023-01-30
View full details - - Foxhill Stables Tarvin Road Frodsham WA6 6XE
Conversion of existing equestrian recreational sports building, storage of equestrian sport goods, associated sport equipment storage, and equestrian sports stables Class D2 (e) MA into C3 residential
Status: Permitted | Council: Chester | Date: 2022-11-28
View full details - - Foxhill Stables Tarvin Road Frodsham Cheshire WA6 6XE
Conversion of existing equestrian recreational sports building, admin/office space, storage of equestrian sport goods, associated sport equipment storage, and equestrian sports stables Class D2 (e) MA
Status: Permitted | Council: Chester | Date: 2022-11-24
View full details - - Chestnut Farmhouse Tarvin Road Frodsham Cheshire WA6 6XN
Existing use of land as domestic garden in association with the dwelling known as Chestnut Farmhouse.
Status: Permitted | Council: Chester | Date: 2022-01-31
View full details - - Woodlea Bates Lane Helsby Frodsham WA6 9LH
Conversion of garage into annexe/habitable accommodation
Status: Permitted | Council: Chester | Date: 2021-12-23
View full details - - Woodlea Bates Lane Helsby Frodsham WA6 9LH
Erection of rear conservatory
Status: Permitted | Council: Chester | Date: 2021-07-20
View full details
Use the filter and sort options to search descriptions, addresses, and references. Sort by newest or oldest applications.
A brief summary of Woodhouses in Cheshire
Woodhouses is a quaint village located near Failsworth in the Oldham district of Greater Manchester, approximately 5 miles from Manchester city centre. With a population of 1,094 as of 2021, the village is characterized by its historical significance, highlighted by the Woodhouses Conservation Area, established in 1975, which encompasses much of the village and is crucial for planners and developers considering local regulations and heritage considerations.
Property prices in Woodhouses show an average sale price of £355,567, 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 Woodhouses a particularly low-crime area.
Woodhouses 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 Woodhouses includes 1 Sites of Special Scientific Interest (SSSI): Dunsdale Hollow SSSI; 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, Woodhouses 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 Woodhouses
In the last 24 months, 10 planning applications were submitted near Woodhouses. Of these, 88% were approved, with an average decision time of 162 days.
This is slightly above the national average of approximately 87%, indicating a broadly favourable planning environment near Woodhouses.
With an average of 162 days, decisions near Woodhouses take longer than the statutory targets. Applicants should budget for a 6-month timeline and consider pre-application discussions to avoid delays.
The most common application types near Woodhouses were outline applications (2), discharge of conditions (1), amendments (1).
5 planning appeals were lodged, of which 1 was allowed and 4 were dismissed (20% success rate). This low success rate indicates that the council's refusal decisions are generally upheld by the Planning Inspectorate.
Nearby Towns
Explore planning applications in nearby areas:
- Netherton planning applications
- Helsby planning applications
- Newton planning applications
- Alvanley planning applications
- Marsh Green planning applications
- Overton planning applications
- Frodsham planning applications
- Hapsford planning applications
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.