81a Spencer House, Warrington, WA3 7PG
Pending
2026/00062/FUL
Description
3 New external Doors
Other new applications on this street
Car Park, Birchwood Shopping Centre Dewhurst Road, Birchwood, Warrington, WA3 7PG
Proposed coffee drive thru unit, vehicle & cycle parking and associated developm...
Bridgewater Community Healthcare Nhs, 81a - 81b, Spencer House Dewhurst Road, Birchwood, Warrington, WA3 7PG
Proposed change of use of existing offices to 4 no. apartments
Nearby new applications
Car Park, Birchwood Shopping Centre Dewhurst Road, Birchwood, Warrington, WA3 7PG
Proposed coffee drive thru unit, vehicle & cycle parking and associated developm...
Birchwood Community Academy Trust, BIRCHWOOD COMMUNITY HIGH SCHOOL Brock Road, Birchwood, Warrington, WA3 7PT
Installation of Nine Roof Mounted Air Source Heat Pumps and Seven Ground Mounted...
Historical activity at this location
25 nearby applications on record - archival context, not part of the live application.
Within ~100m
Nearby activity
2025
Land At Birchwood Community Hub, Benson Road, Warrington, WA3 7PQ
Proposed construction of padel courts with canopy and boundary fencing and single storey…
2025
Approved
Birchwood Retail Properties, Birchwood Shopping Centre Dewhurst Road, Birchwood, Warrington, WA3 7PG
Proposed External alterations
2025
Approved
Heron Foods, Unit Nu2, Birchwood Shopping Centre Dewhurst Road, Birchwood, Warrington, WA3 7PG
Proposed Change of Use of a vacant retail unit (Class E) to an indoor swimming pool (Clas…
2025
Area Of Parking Within Birchwood Shopping Centre To The North Of Asda, Warrington, WA3 7PG
Proposed installation of 4.no fast EV chargers and 4.no rapid EV charger to serve 16.no E…
2025
Approved
Aldi, Unit D, Birchwood Shopping Centre Benson Road, Birchwood, Warrington, WA3 7PQ
1no. Vinyl sign, 3no. Fascia signs and 1no. Totem sign.
2024
Refused
Spencer House Dewhurst Road, Birchwood, Warrington, WA3 7PG
Proposal for 11no. Small industrial units contained within 2no. Buildings To be located o…
2024
Approved
Unit D, E And F Birchwood Shopping Centre, Warrington, WA3 7PQ
Proposed external alternations to existing retail units to facilitate their operation as…
2022
Approved
Spencer House Dewhurst Road, Birchwood, Warrington, WA3 7PG
External alterations at ground and first floor. Demolition of boiler room and tower. Erec…
2022
Refused
Land Adjacent To The Peacock Public House Benson Road, Birchwood, Warrington, WA3 7PQ
INSTALLATION OF FREESTANDING TOTEM SIGN.
2022
Approved
Aldi Stores Uk , Warrington, WA3 7PG
Application for the addition of new refrigeration plant at Aldi, Birchwood Shopping Centre
2022
Approved
Mcdonald's, 2a, Birchwood Shopping Centre Benson Road, Birchwood, Warrington, WA3 7PQ
Minor reconfiguration of the drive thru lane, kerb lines and parking bays to incorporate…
2022
Approved
Mcdonald's, 2a, Birchwood Shopping Centre Benson Road, Birchwood, Warrington, WA3 7PQ
Minor reconfiguration of the drive thru lane, kerb lines and parking bays to incorporate…
2019
Withdrawn
Betfred, 56 - 58 Benson Road, Birchwood, Warrington, WA3 7PQ
Full Planning - Proposed creation of car parking space for 64 cars including Electric Veh…
2021
Approved
Unit Nu10 Birchwood Shopping Centre, Benson Road, Birchwood, Warrington, Wa3 7pg,
Lawful Development Certificate - Proposed conversion of approximately 55% of unit NU10 in…
2021
With conditions
Subway, Unit B1, Birchwood Shopping Centre Benson Road, Birchwood, Warrington, WA3 7PQ
Advertisement - Main signage and window graphics (externally illuminated)
2020
With conditions
10, Birchwood Shopping Centre, Birchwood, Wa3 7pq,
Full Planning - Proposed change of use from A1 (Retail) to D1 (Orthadontic Service)
2020
With conditions
Mcdonald's Restaurant, Birchwood Shopping Centre, Benson Road, Warrington, Birchwood, Wa3 7pq,
Advertisement - Proposed advertisement consent for x3 digital free standing sign and x1 d…
2019
With conditions
Birchwood Shopping Centre, Dewhurst Road, Birchwood, Warrington, Wa3 7pg,
Full Planning - Proposed improvement works to existing car parks (new layout, circulation…
2018
Withdrawn
E Cigs, Unit B, Birchwood Shopping Centre Benson Road, Birchwood, Warrington, WA3 7PQ
Full Planning - Proposed change of use from A1 (Hairdressers) to A5 (Hot Food Takeaway) (…
2018
With conditions
Asda Birchwood Superstore, 1, Dewhurst Road, Birchwood, Warrington, Wa3 7pg,
Advertisment Consent - Proposed fasica & other signs
2016
With conditions
Spencer House Dewhurst Road, Birchwood, Warrington, WA3 7PG
Advertisement Consent - Proposed removal of existing signage and replacement with Totem P…
2016
With conditions
Unit Nu9, Birchwood Shopping Centre, Benson Road, Warrington, Birchwood, Wa3 7pq,
Full Planning - Proposed Change of use to Veterinary Surgery.
2016
With conditions
Encounter Centre, 25 Benson Road, Birchwood, Warrington, WA3 7PQ
Full Planning - Proposed change of use from office to community building and resource
2016
With conditions
Asda Birchwood Superstore, 1, Dewhurst Road, Warrington, Wa3 7pg,
Advertisement - Erection of 2 illuminated replacement fascia signs on the store building…
2016
Approved
Cafe Ecounter, 57, Birchwood Shopping Centre Dewhurst Road, Birchwood, Warrington, WA3 7PG
Demolition - Proposed Demolition of Silver Birch Office to allow for South East extension…
Warrington
Planning Authority Score
5.3/10
Average
#132 of 292 councils
Relevant to this application:
Householder decisions
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.
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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