Woolston, Cheshire Planning Applications
Recent planning applications near Woolston, Cheshire.
Cheshire · England · settlement
Planning applications in Woolston are administered by Warrington Borough Council. View the full Warrington Borough Council planning applications page for approval rates and decision timelines.
About Woolston
Woolston, a civil parish in the Borough of Warrington, Cheshire, is situated on the north bank of the River Mersey. It comprises two primary areas: Woolston to the west and Martinscroft to the east, with Paddington located to the south-west. Historically part of Lancashire, Woolston is bordered by key areas such as Bruche and Padgate to the west and Longbarn and Birchwood to the north, making it a notable location for planning applications in the region.
Population: 6,937 (2021)
District: Warrington
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Town Insights
Property Prices
Average property sale price: £252,351 (based on 50 recent transactions from HM Land Registry).
Area Information
- Admin district: Warrington
- Parliamentary constituency: Warrington North
- LSOA: Warrington 012B
Crime Statistics
0 crimes reported in 2026-05.
Flood Risk
No active flood warnings near Woolston.
Keyword Scorecard
Planning constraint analysis based on the last 24 months of applications near Woolston.
- 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 Woolston based on the last 24 months of planning data.
Nearby Applications
7 planning applications found near Woolston.
- - 38 Dam Lane, Woolston, Warrington, WA1 4ER
Discharge of condition 5 (Parking) on application 2026/00060 (House extension)
Type: Conditions | Council: Warrington | Date: 2026-04-02
View full details - - 33 Austral Avenue, Woolston, Warrington, WA1 4ND
Single storey rear extension
Type: Outline | Council: Warrington | Date: 2026-03-10
View full details - - 38 Dam Lane, Woolston, Warrington, WA1 4ER
Proposed two-storey side and rear extension
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: Warrington | Date: 2026-01-15
View full details - - Land Between 4 And 8 Warren Lane, Woolston, Warrington, WA1 4PH
Part discharge of condition 4 (Contaminated Land) on application 2025/00646/FUL (self- build dormer bungalow dwelling)
Status: Permitted | Type: Conditions | Council: Warrington | Date: 2026-01-14
View full details - - 54 Hillock Lane, Woolston, Warrington, WA1 4NF
Proposed remedial pruning to 1 no. tree
Status: Permitted | Type: Trees | Council: Warrington | Date: 2025-09-18
View full details - - Williams Tarr & Co, Williams Tarr Construction Bridge Road, Woolston, Warrington, WA1 4AT
Redevelopment of builders yard including demolition of buildings (Sui Generis) and erection of 3no. units (Use Class E) and ancillary infrastructure
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: Warrington | Date: 2023-12-27
View full details - - 58 Longbarn Lane, Warrington, WA1 4QR
Two storey side extension & new porch to front elevation
Status: Rejected | Type: Full | Council: Warrington | Date: 2023-11-26
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A brief summary of Woolston in Cheshire
Woolston, a civil parish in the Borough of Warrington, Cheshire, is situated on the north bank of the River Mersey. It comprises two primary areas: Woolston to the west and Martinscroft to the east, with Paddington located to the south-west. Historically part of Lancashire, Woolston is bordered by key areas such as Bruche and Padgate to the west and Longbarn and Birchwood to the north, making it a notable location for planning applications in the region. The settlement has a population of approximately 6,937 (2021 estimate). It sits within the Warrington district.
Property prices in Woolston show an average sale price of £252,351, 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 Woolston a particularly low-crime area.
Ecology & Nature Designations
The area around Woolston includes 1 Sites of Special Scientific Interest (SSSI): Woolston Eyes SSSI. 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, Woolston 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 Woolston
In the last 24 months, 15 planning applications were submitted near Woolston. Of these, 50% were approved.
This is below the national average of approximately 87%, which may reflect stricter local policies, sensitivity of the area, or higher levels of speculative applications. Pre-application advice is particularly worthwhile near Woolston.
The most common application types near Woolston were full planning applications (9), outline applications (3), discharge of conditions (2). Full planning applications account for 60% of all submissions, covering new builds, change of use, and works that go beyond permitted development rights.
Nearby Towns
Explore planning applications in nearby areas:
- Martinscroft planning applications
- Paddington planning applications
- Grange planning applications
- Longbarn planning applications
- Fearnhead planning applications
- Padgate planning applications
- Bruche planning applications
- Thelwall planning applications
Related Planning Guides
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- 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.