Shell Green Bennetts Lane Widnes WA8 0GW Data via plota.co.uk

26/00242/PRIOR - Prior Notification apps Decided

Proposal

Application to determine if prior approval is required for the installation of 208 all black solar panels on a commercial trapezoidal low pitch roof at Data via plota.co.uk

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Application progress

Received
23 Jun 2026
Consultation
2 Jul 2026
Agr, Dem, Tel - approval not required
12 Aug 2026

Agr, Dem, Tel - approval not required on 12 Aug 2026 · Delegated Decision · Last checked 12 Aug 2026

Important details

Council
Halton
Application type
Prior Notification apps
Postcode
WA8 0GW
Received
23 Jun 2026
Validated
23 Jun 2026
Ward
Halton View
Parish
No Parish
Case officer
Show
Target decision
18 Aug 2026
Decision
Agr, Dem, Tel - approval not required
Decision date
12 Aug 2026
Decision level
Delegated Decision
Applicant
Show
Agent
Nimbus Solar Ltd

Public comments

No public comments yet.

9 neighbours consulted · Last counted 12 Aug 2026

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Consultation & key dates

Alt. reference
PP-15031835
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:
Householder decisions

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