WIND IN THE WILLOWS CHILDCARE Gordon Avenue, Woolston, Warrington, WA1 3UJ

Pending 2026/00477/FUL - Full Planning
Council
Date received
18 Apr 2026
Postcode
WA1 3UJ
Type
Full Planning

Description

The proposed change of use (with no building operations) of an existing building from Childrens Day Nursery (Class E(f)) to Educational Use (Class F1) for a specialist provision supporting young people with Social, Emotional and Mental Health (SEMH) needs.

Warrington
Planning Authority Score
5.3/10
Average
#132 of 292 councils
Relevant to this application:
Change of use

Warrington is faster than most councils at deciding householder applications, ranking #75 out of 292. Warrington is also one of the strictest councils - it refuses more householder applications than almost any other, with only 78% approved vs 90% nationally.

One of the strictest councils
only 78% 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, 2025
76%
Overall approval rate
Below avg (87%) #280 of 292
78%
Householder approved
Below avg (90%) #281 of 292
76%
Decided in 8 weeks
Above avg (64%) #75 of 292
30%
Extended time limit
Below avg (40%) #54 of 292
69%
Minor dwellings approved
78 decided (1-9 homes)
93%
Major dwellings approved
14 decided (10+ homes)
69%
Change of use approved
45 decided
901
Total decisions
214 refused in 2025