Riverside College Kingsway Widnes Cheshire WA8 7QQ

Decided 26/00019/FUL
Council
Date received
16 Jan 2026
Date validated
19 Jan 2026
Postcode
WA8 7QQ

Description

Retrospective application for the previous construction of a temporary single storey construction skills centre that is required for 5 years at

Halton
Planning Authority Score
8.1/10
Excellent
#20 of 292 councils
Relevant to this application:
Householder decisions

Halton is faster than most councils at deciding householder applications, ranking #40 out of 292. 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, 2025
95%
Overall approval rate
Above avg (87%) #20 of 292
100%
Householder approved
Above avg (90%) #2 of 292
80%
Decided in 8 weeks
Above avg (64%) #40 of 292
38%
Extended time limit
Below avg (40%) #128 of 292
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