Wind In The Willows Childcare, Wind In The Willows Childcare Gordon Avenue, Woolston, Warrington, WA1 3UJ

Pending 2026/00166/PA3T - Part 3 (Class T) Prior Approval
Council
Date received
2 Feb 2026
Postcode
WA1 3UJ
Type
Part 3 (Class T) Prior Approval

Description

Change of use (with no building operations) of an existing building from Children's Day Nursery (class E(f)) to a State-funded Social, Emotional and Mental Health School (SMEH)(class F1(a)).

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