Existing Telecommunications Site Widnes Home And Garden Centre Birchfield Road Widnes WA8 9TX

Registered 26/00059/PRIOR
Council
Date received
19 Feb 2026
Date validated
19 Feb 2026
Postcode
WA8 9TX

Description

Application to determine if prior approval is required for the replacement of existing 22.5m telecommunications mast with a new mast that measures 25.5m to the top of structure together with ancillary development thereto 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