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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627 approved · 51 refused · 33 withdrawn.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 Counts reflect the last collected status; some records may be out of date.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
Article 4 direction 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 decision26/02286/FUL
Two-storey extension to replace the existing single-storey extension, replacement windows and doors, replacement staircase, internal alterations, replacement outbuilding, and widening of the existing driveway.
9 The Mount Great Budworth Northwich CW9 6HE
Received 21 Jul 2026 - Awaiting decision26/02287/LBC
Two-storey extension to replace the existing single-storey extension, replacement windows and doors, replacement staircase, internal alterations, replacement outbuilding, and widening of the existing driveway.
9 The Mount Great Budworth Northwich CW9 6HE
Received 21 Jul 2026 - Approved26/02288/FUL
Single storey rear extension and external alterations to window openings
12 Dawpool Close Chester CH2 2DJ
Received 22 Jul 2026 - Awaiting decision26/02289/FUL
Proposed re-siting of stable block and the redesign and re-siting of garage/carport (previously approved under applications 17/04546/FUL and 19/02519/S73)
Oakfield Barn Manley Lane Manley Frodsham WA6 0PG
Received 22 Jul 2026 - Awaiting decision26/02290/FUL
Replacement dwelling and outbuilding and the relocation of the existing garage associated with The Old School and associated landscaping works.
The Old School Guilden Sutton Lane Guilden Sutton Chester CH3 7EX
Received 22 Jul 2026 - Awaiting decision26/02291/LDC
Conversion of existing bungalow roof from hipped to gable and rear dormer to create first floor, rooflights to front, removal of chimney stack, alterations to windows and doors, rendering finish, removal of oil heating and replacement to air source heat pump
2 Heath Lane Barrow Chester CH3 7LL
Received 22 Jul 2026 - Awaiting decision26/02292/FUL
Single storey rear extension to replace existing conservatory
Poolhead Oulton Mill Lane Rushton Tarporley CW6 9DX
Received 22 Jul 2026 - Awaiting decision26/02293/FUL
Erection of a two-storey side and rear extension, single-storey rear extension, demolition of an existing outbuilding, and partial conversion of the existing garage to ancillary residential accommodation
65 Canadian Avenue Chester CH2 3HQ
Received 22 Jul 2026 - Awaiting decision26/02294/FUL
Erection of an oak framed summerhouse/home office
6 Parkers Row New Lane Churton by Aldford Chester CH3 6LW
Received 22 Jul 2026 - Awaiting decision26/02295/TPO
Various works on various trees as per attached tree survey.
Orchard Manor Care Home 12A Greenacres Court Acres Lane Upton Chester CH2 1LY
Received 22 Jul 2026 - Awaiting decision26/02296/FUL
Change of use of existing barn to single dwelling and annexe plus associated parking and gardens
Barn At Sutton New Hall Farm Ledsham Road Little Sutton Ellesmere Port
Received 22 Jul 2026 - Awaiting decision26/02297/FUL
Installation of new external condensing equipment and louvres on the roof
Fountains Health Delamere Street Chester CH1 4DS
Received 22 Jul 2026 - Decided26/02298/AGR
Agricultural Store
Budworth Hill Farm Warrington Road Great Budworth Northwich CW9 6HA
Received 22 Jul 2026 - Awaiting decision26/02299/FUL
Removal of existing artwork through overpainting with white masonry paint and installation of a replacement UV-printed PVC banner fixed directly to the Forum building wall overlooking Exchange Square by Chester Market (revised design)
Forum Building Princess Street Chester
Received 22 Jul 2026 - Awaiting decision26/02300/DIS
Discharge of conditions 4 (hard and software landscaping) and 5 (parking spaces) of 23/01374/FUL (Appeal Reference APP/A0665/W/24/33420286)
The Barn Smithy Lane Little Leigh Northwich CW8 4RA
Received 22 Jul 2026 - Awaiting decision26/02301/FUL
Retrospective internal amendments to layout of approval to provide 5 no. letting rooms and 1 no. managers suite, with revised external landscaping arrangement and boundary treatment detail
The Barn Smithy Lane Little Leigh Northwich CW8 4RA
Received 22 Jul 2026 - Awaiting decision26/02302/LBC
Retrospective internal amendments to layout of approval to provide 5 no. letting rooms and 1 no. managers suite, with revised external landscaping arrangement and boundary treatment detail
The Barn Smithy Lane Little Leigh Northwich CW8 4RA
Received 22 Jul 2026 - Awaiting decision26/02303/FUL
Erection of Two-Storey Side and Single-Storey Rear Extensions
36 Woodlands Drive Chester CH2 3QH
Received 22 Jul 2026 - Awaiting decision26/02304/FUL
Detached garage and store (with loft hobby room) and external staircase
The Driftway Whitchurch Road Golborne David Chester CH3 9DR
Received 23 Jul 2026 - Awaiting decision26/02305/FUL
Removal of existing swimming pool building, link and conservatory. Erection of rear extension, and first floor extension including dormers, to front, side and rear
Woodeaves Townfield Lane Mollington Chester CH1 6LB
Received 23 Jul 2026 - Approved26/02306/LDC
Proposed Lawful Developement of a Loft conversion with a rear dormer
6 Needham Drive Hartford Northwich CW8 1RW
Received 23 Jul 2026 - Awaiting decision26/02307/DIS
Discharge of conditions 5 (windows and doors) and 13 (external lighting) of 23/03628/FUL
Towns Green Farm Towns Green Rushton Tarporley CW7 4HB
Received 23 Jul 2026 - Awaiting decision26/02308/FUL
Removal of existing car port and erection of a single-storey side extension to form a garage/store and loft conversion with rear dormer
7 Brown Heath Road Chester CH3 7PP
Received 23 Jul 2026 - Awaiting decision26/02309/FUL
Two storey side extension, single storey front extensions, alterations to elevations including new windows and rendering property.
25 Hunters Crescent Tarvin Chester CH3 8EY
Received 23 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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