12 Cronton Lane Widnes Cheshire WA8 5AJ

Registered 26/00092/COU
Council
Date received
16 Mar 2026
Date validated
16 Mar 2026
Postcode
WA8 5AJ

Description

Proposed change of use from fast food takeaway (Use Class Sui Generis) to a pottery painting workshop (Use Class E) for paying customers to buy pottery and paint on the premises. Cold food and drinks will be sold for consumption off the premises at

7.5/10
Planning Authority Score
#29 of 282

Halton is faster than most councils at deciding householder applications, ranking #87 out of 282. Householder applications are more likely to be approved here than most councils, with a 100% approval rate vs 90% nationally.

Halton decision performance
Based on MHCLG data, 2025
95%
Overall approval rate
Above avg (87%) #19 of 282
100%
Householder approved
Above avg (90%) #2 of 282
80%
Decided in 8 weeks
Above avg (71%) #87 of 282
38%
Extended time limit
Below avg (40%) #123 of 282
90%
Minor dwellings approved
10 decided (1-9 homes)
80%
Major dwellings approved
10 decided (10+ homes)
77%
Change of use approved
30 decided
255
Total decisions
13 refused in 2025