36 Widnes Road Widnes Cheshire WA8 6AP Data via plota.co.uk

Proposal

Proposed change of use from existing DIY shop (Use Class E) to restaurant/takeaway (Use Class Sui Generis) with installation of extraction flue, erection of external fridges to the rear and installation of new shop front at Data via plota.co.uk

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Application progress

Received
1 May 2026
Validated
26 Jun 2026
Consultation
2 Jul 2026
Withdrawn
22 Jul 2026

Withdrawn on 22 Jul 2026 · Delegated Decision · Last checked 23 Jul 2026

Important details

Council
Halton
Application type
Change of Use
Postcode
WA8 6AP
Received
1 May 2026
Validated
26 Jun 2026
Ward
Central & West Bank
Parish
No Parish
Case officer
Show
Target decision
21 Aug 2026
Decision
Withdrawn
Decision date
22 Jul 2026
Decision level
Delegated Decision
Applicant
Show
Agent
Architecture & Interior Design Ltd

Consultation & key dates

Alt. reference
PP-14901610
Neighbours
2 Jul 2026
Consultation
2 Jul 2026
Comments by
23 Jul 2026
Env. assessment
No
Halton
Planning Authority Score
8/10
Excellent
#26 of 296 councils
Relevant to this application:
Change of use

Halton is faster than most councils at deciding householder applications, ranking #59 out of 296. Householder applications are more likely to be approved here than most councils, with a 100% approval rate vs 90% nationally.

More permissive than most councils
100% approved vs 90% nationally
These figures are council-wide context, not a prediction for this application. View full council performance
Halton decision performance
Based on MHCLG data, the year to March 2026
95%
Overall approval rate
Above avg (87%) #19 of 296
100%
Householder approved
Above avg (90%) #2 of 296
77%
Decided in 8 weeks
Above avg (63%) #59 of 296
37%
Extended time limit
Below avg (41%) #119 of 296
90%
Minor dwellings approved
10 decided (1-9 homes)
82%
Major dwellings approved
11 decided (10+ homes)
74%
Change of use approved
23 decided
239
Total decisions
11 refused in the year to March 2026