69 Smithy Lane, Croft, Warrington, WA3 7JQ Data via plota.co.uk
Pending
2026/00521/FUL - Full Planning
Description
Change of use application from a Class C3 dwelling to a residential home (Class C2) for 4 young people. Data via plota.co.uk
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Warrington
Planning Authority Score
5.3/10
Average
#132 of 292 councils
Relevant to this application:
Change of use
Warrington is faster than most councils at deciding householder applications, ranking #75 out of 292. Warrington is also one of the strictest councils - it refuses more householder applications than almost any other, with only 78% approved vs 90% nationally.
One of the strictest councils
only 78% approved vs 90% nationally
These figures are council-wide context, not a prediction for this application.
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Warrington decision performance
Based on MHCLG data, 2025
76%
Overall approval rate
Below avg (87%) #280 of 292
78%
Householder approved
Below avg (90%) #281 of 292
76%
Decided in 8 weeks
Above avg (64%) #75 of 292
30%
Extended time limit
Below avg (40%) #54 of 292
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