Fairfield and Howley planning approval rate
Fairfield and Howley ward in Warrington has a 82.2% approval rate based on 242 planning decisions. Warrington overall: 85.8%.
Last updated: September 2026
82.2%
ward approval rate
242
Decisions
199
Approved
43
Refused
85.8%
Warrington average
Fairfield and Howley is 3.6 percentage points below the Warrington average, suggesting slightly tighter scrutiny in this ward. Preparation matters more here.
How Fairfield and Howley compares
Fairfield and Howley ward
82.2%
Warrington overall
85.8%
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Recent decisions in Fairfield and Howley
Demolition of existing single storey rear extension and replacement with a large · 2026-09-21
Subdivision of existing dwelling to form a mixed-use building comprising a groun · 2026-08-24
Confirmation that the property is in existing use as 3 bedroom House in Multiple · 2026-08-03
Proposed change of use from a residential dwelling (Use Class C3) to a small Hou · 2026-08-03
Confirmation that the property is in existing use as 3 bedroom House in Multiple · 2026-07-27
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Great Sankey North and Whittle Hall (91.8%)