WIND IN THE WILLOWS CHILDCARE Gordon Avenue, Woolston, Warrington, WA1 3UJ

Pending 2026/00477/FUL - Full Planning
Council
Date received
18 Apr 2026
Postcode
WA1 3UJ
Type
Full Planning

Description

The proposed change of use (with no building operations) of an existing building from Childrens Day Nursery (Class E(f)) to Educational Use (Class F1) for a specialist provision supporting young people with Social, Emotional and Mental Health (SEMH) needs.

5.9/10
Planning Authority Score
#105 of 282

Warrington is one of the fastest councils in England for householder decisions, ranking #27 out of 282. Warrington is also one of the strictest councils - it refuses more householder applications than almost any other, with only 78% approved vs 90% nationally.

Warrington decision performance
Based on MHCLG data, 2025
76%
Overall approval rate
Below avg (87%) #269 of 282
78%
Householder approved
Below avg (90%) #271 of 282
96%
Decided in 8 weeks
Above avg (71%) #27 of 282
30%
Extended time limit
Below avg (40%) #52 of 282
69%
Minor dwellings approved
78 decided (1-9 homes)
93%
Major dwellings approved
14 decided (10+ homes)
69%
Change of use approved
45 decided
901
Total decisions
214 refused in 2025