Birchfield planning approval rate
Birchfield ward in Halton has a 96.3% approval rate based on 218 planning decisions. Halton overall: 96.2%.
Last updated: September 2026
96.3%
ward approval rate
218
Decisions
210
Approved
8
Refused
96.2%
Halton average
Birchfield is broadly in line with the Halton average, neither notably strict nor notably permissive.
How Birchfield compares
Birchfield ward
96.3%
Halton overall
96.2%
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Recent decisions in Birchfield
Proposed single storey rear extension at · Mon 14 Sep 2026
Application to determine if prior approval is required for the replacement of ex · Fri 11 Sep 2026
Proposed side double storey extension with, part rear double storey and full rea · Thu 10 Sep 2026
Single storey rear extension (Retrospective) at · Fri 28 Aug 2026
Proposed new garden wall with pedestrian gate and vehicle gate at · Wed 29 Jul 2026
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