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26/00242/PRIOR

Shell Green Bennetts Lane Widnes WA8 0GW

Awaiting decision Halton Prior Notification apps

Proposal

Application to determine if prior approval is required for the installation of 208 all black solar panels on a commercial trapezoidal low pitch roof at

As published by the council, reference 26/00242/PRIOR

Timeline

Dates from the published record

  1. 23 Jun 2026

    Received by Halton

  2. 21 Jul 2026

    Added to PlanIndex

  3. Decision

    Awaiting decision

    The statutory target is eight weeks for most applications and thirteen for major development. Extensions of time are common.

What happens while it is decided

The process from here

This application is with Halton for determination. The council publicises it, consults neighbours and technical bodies where required, and weighs the responses against local and national planning policy.

The statutory target is eight weeks for most applications and thirteen for major development, though extensions of time are common. Comments carry most weight while the case is undecided, so check the council portal for the deadline if you want to respond.

About prior approval applications

How this application type works

Prior approval applications arise where permitted development rights already grant the principle of the work, such as larger home extensions, changes of use to housing or agricultural buildings. The council may only consider the specific matters set out in the rules, for example transport, flooding or appearance, and in many classes the work may proceed if the council does not respond within the deadline, commonly 56 days.

More on prior approval applications in our guide

In Halton

  • 26/00221/PRIOR Awaiting decision

    Rivendell Nurseries Ltd Mill Lane Widnes Cheshire WA8 3UL

    Application to determine if prior approval is required for the installation of photovoltaic solar panels to the roof at

    9 Jun 2026 Prior approval
  • 26/00059/PRIOR Awaiting decision

    Existing Telecommunications Site Widnes Home And Garden Centre Birchfield Road Widnes WA8 9TX

    Application to determine if prior approval is required for the replacement of existing 22.5m telecommunications mast with a new mast that measures 25.0m to the top of structure together with ancillary development thereto at

    19 Feb 2026 Prior approval
  • 23/00069/PRIOR Granted

    Riverside College Kingsway Widnes Cheshire WA8 7QQ

    Prior notification for a proposed two storey extension to existing Engineering Building to create an Engineering Workshop at

    23 Feb 2023 Prior approval
  • 23/00057/PRIOR Granted

    Cavendish High Academy Lincoln Close Runcorn Cheshire WA7 4YX

    Prior notification of proposed remodelling of school to include removal of a redundant garage, and the erection of a two classroom extension at

    14 Feb 2023 Prior approval
  • 23/00040/PRIOR Withdrawn

    51 - 53 Halton Road Runcorn Cheshire WA7 5QU

    Prior notification for proposed installation of In Post Parcel Locker at

    19 Jan 2023 Prior approval