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Cheshire West and Chester Council
Planning applications.
Explore collected planning applications and decisions for Cheshire West and Chester Council. Search an address, application reference or proposal to find a record.
Collected application statistics
Collected records · All available dates1,412Searchable applications
574Recorded as pending
92%Approval rate · 678 approved or refused records
51Refused applications
627 approved · 51 refused · 33 withdrawn. Received dates in our records: 27 Aug 2010 to 16 Sept 2026. Most recent record check: 16 Sept 2026. Counts reflect the last collected status; some records may be out of date.
Local planning information
Council sources checked 14 Sept 2026Planning information Cheshire West and Chester Home PageCheshire West and ChesterLocal plan Planning policyPre-application advice Pre-application adviceArticle 4 directions Article 4 direction - Newry Park
Conservation areas and Article 4 directions
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Conservation areasNo boundary records available in this collection
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Data downloaded 14 Sept 2026. Display boundaries are simplified and indicative. Map record counts are not a complete count of designations or directions.
Sources: Planning Data conservation areas and Article 4 direction areas. Contains public sector information licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0.
More application records
- Awaiting decision26/02024/PIP
Permission in principle for up to 9 dwellings
Land To The East Side of Frodsham Road Alvanley Frodsham
Received 29 Jun 2026 - Approved26/02025/FUL
Demolition of existing single storey rear extension. Construction of new single storey rear extension adjoining existing two storey side extension
6 Grovemount Davenham Northwich CW9 8LY
Received 30 Jun 2026 - Awaiting decision26/02026/NMA
Non material amendment to planning permission 19/02789/FUL to allow changes for infilling of approved opening beneath balcony. First floor rear doors to ensuite replaced with window. Boundary wall as installed with 244cm piers.
The Limes Lower Park Road Chester CH4 7BB
Received 30 Jun 2026 - Approved26/02028/LBC
Internal alterations; External alterations including installation of new conservation rooflights, new windows and doors, infilling window opening, and installation of door and side light to open porch/recessed entrance to enclose porch area. Erect brick extension to rear for boiler.
The Cottage Aston Lane Aston Frodsham WA7 3BZ
Received 1 Jul 2026 - Decided26/02029/NOT
To gain 150sqm floor area of flexible commercial use
Greaves Farm Tattenhall Road Newton by Tattenhall Chester CH3 9NA
Received 30 Jun 2026 - Awaiting decision26/02030/DIS
Discharge of conditions 4 (Tree protection), 5 (Non-native species method statement), 8 (HMMP), 10 (odour management plan), and 15 (Construction Method Statement) of planning application 22/04071/FUL approved at appeal APP/A0665/W/25/3369818
Dairy House Farm Holmes Chapel Road Sproston Crewe CW4 7LP
Received 1 Jul 2026 - Awaiting decision26/02031/FUL
Erection of aluminium pergola structure in patio area, replacement of entry gates
Rock Cottage 7 Victoria Road Little Neston Neston CH64 4BR
Received 2 Jul 2026 - Awaiting decision26/02032/ADV
Illuminated signage and hanging sign
Tudor House Dental Surgery 62 - 64 High Street Tarvin Chester CH3 8JB
Received 2 Jul 2026 - Awaiting decision26/02033/DIS
Discharge of conditions 4 (Preliminary Risk Assessment) and 11 (Arboricultural Method Statement) of 25/03841/FUL
Briar Lea Nantwich Road Tiverton Chester CW6 9HP
Received 2 Jul 2026 - Awaiting decision26/02034/OUT
Erection of up to 130 dwellings, public open space, landscaping, sustainable urban drainage and associated infrastructure works (all matters reserved except for access)
Land At Lache Lane Marlston Cum Lache Chester
Received 2 Jul 2026 - Awaiting decision26/02035/FUL
Conversion and extension of building to form one dwelling and detached garage
Land At Marsh Lane Dutton Northwich
Received 2 Jul 2026 - Decided26/02036/TPE
to remove a dead tree
Received 2 Jul 2026 - Approved26/02037/NMA
Non material amendment to planning permission 26/01187/S73, to amend the roof covering material specified on the approved drawing, from a concrete interlocking tile to natural slate.
Hesti Mudhouse Lane Burton Neston CH64 5TS
Received 2 Jul 2026 - Approved26/02038/FUL
Application of external grey render to existing brickwork to the side and corner elevations of the Snooker Hall to provide a backdrop for a new painted mural artwork.
8 - 12 Jubilee Way Winsford CW7 1BG
Received 2 Jul 2026 - Awaiting decision26/02039/LBC
Illiminated and non illuminated signage.
6 - 8 Foregate Street Chester CH1 1HA
Received 2 Jul 2026 - Awaiting decision26/02040/FUL
Erection of plant room (retrospective)
The Countess of Chester Hospital The Countess of Chester Health Park Liverpool Road Upton Chester CH2 1UL
Received 2 Jul 2026 - Approved26/02041/LDC
Rear dormer roof extension
1 Overton Drive Frodsham WA6 6BD
Received 2 Jul 2026 - Awaiting decision26/02042/DIS
Discharge of condition 41 (contamination) of 20/00742/FUL
Playing Fields Off Grange Lane Winsford
Received 2 Jul 2026 - Awaiting decision26/02043/FUL
The installation of replacement fencing and a replacement gate
Forestry England Lobslack Nursery Stoneyford Lane Oakmere Northwich CW8 2GN
Received 2 Jul 2026 - Awaiting decision26/02044/FUL
Alterations to existing garage to accommodate further bedrooms
Land Adjacent To 136 Chester Road Chester Road Northwich
Received 2 Jul 2026 - Approved26/02045/LBC
Installation of new electronic access control measures to Courts 1, 2 and 3
Chester Crown Court The Castle Grosvenor Road Chester CH1 2AN
Received 2 Jul 2026 - Awaiting decision26/02046/FUL
Change of Use to one dwelling.
3 The Cross Church Street Malpas SY14 8NU
Received 2 Jul 2026 - Awaiting decision26/02047/LBC
Painting exterior front elevation (retrospective)
3 The Cross Church Street Malpas SY14 8NU
Received 2 Jul 2026 - Awaiting decision26/02048/OUT
Erection of a residential development comprising 18 apartments and 7 dwellings (Use Class C3), together with the formation of a new vehicular access from Boundary Lane, associated parking, cycle storage, landscaping, sustainable drainage infrastructure and all associated ancillary works.
Land On The East Side of Boundary Lane Saltney Chester
Received 2 Jul 2026
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What these statistics cover
These figures describe applications collected by PlanningTrack for Cheshire West and Chester Council, across all dates currently available. They are a partial dataset, rather than an authority-wide performance measure. The date range does not establish continuous historical coverage.
The approval percentage is approved records divided by approved plus refused records. Pending, withdrawn and unknown outcomes are excluded. No percentage is shown until there is an approved or refused record.
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