ASHTONS FARM CLAY LANE BURTONWOOD WARRINGTON Data via plota.co.uk

Pending 2026/00714/SCR - Screening Opinion
Date received
27 Jul 2026
Postcode
WA5
Type
Screening Opinion

Description

EIA Screening Opinion Request Redevelopment of farmyard/ commercial units to residential development, not exceeding 15units, with access to Clay Lane, including necessary infrastructure and associated works and Residential development not exceeding 500 dwellings (C2 and C3), medical centre (GP surgery Use Class E) and open spaces, with access from Clay Lane and new footpath links through the site, together with necessary infrastructure and associated works Note – this is not an application for planning permission… Data via plota.co.uk

Warrington
Planning Authority Score
5.5/10
Average
#122 of 296 councils
Relevant to this application:
Major dwellings

Warrington is faster than most councils at deciding householder applications, ranking #72 out of 296. Only 29% of applications have the time limit extended, well below the 41% national average - the council usually decides on time. Warrington is also one of the strictest councils - it refuses more householder applications than almost any other, with only 80% approved vs 90% nationally.

One of the strictest councils
only 80% approved vs 90% nationally
These figures are council-wide context, not a prediction for this application. View full council performance
Warrington decision performance
Based on MHCLG data, the year to March 2026
79%
Overall approval rate
Below avg (87%) #267 of 296
80%
Householder approved
Below avg (90%) #279 of 296
76%
Decided in 8 weeks
Above avg (63%) #72 of 296
29%
Extended time limit
Below avg (41%) #51 of 296
71%
Minor dwellings approved
77 decided (1-9 homes)
91%
Major dwellings approved
11 decided (10+ homes)
71%
Change of use approved
45 decided
883
Total decisions
188 refused in the year to March 2026