Search Backford planning applications
14 applications received or decided in the last 12 months · within 1 km of the centre of Backford · updated daily · Cheshire West and Chester Council
Only 4 applications in the last 90 days, so this shows the last 12 months.
- Durlston Grove Road Lea by Backford Chester CH1 6LGAwaiting decisionProposed siting of a mobile home (caravan) for ancillary use to the main dwellinghouse.Received 21 Sep 202626/03002/LDC
- The Lodge 15 Ashbery Road Backford Chester CH1 6QDApprovedDischarge of condition 3 (materials) of 25/03024/FUL and 25/03025/LBCReceived 8 Sep 202626/02735/DIS
- The Lodge 15 Ashbery Road Backford Chester CH1 6QDApprovedDischarge of condition 4 (window and door detail) of 25/03025/LBCReceived 8 Sep 202626/02848/DIS
- Home Farm Gordon Lane Backford Chester CH2 4DGApprovedGeneral purpose agricultural produce and machinery storeReceived 18 Aug 202626/02608/AGR
- Oak Lodge Grove Road Lea by Backford Chester CH1 6LGApprovedOak (T1) - Trim back a major branch extending into the gardenReceived 30 Jul 202626/02399/TPO
Planning in Backford
- Approved
- 93%
- 14 of 14 decided
- Decision time
- about 3 weeks
- on average
Applications within 1 km of the centre of Backford in the last 24 months, from Cheshire West and Chester Council's planning register.
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Around Backford
Postcode districts
CH1 267 applications in the last 12 monthsCH2 251 applications in the last 12 months
Applications in each district in the last 12 months.
Nearby towns and villages
Planning authority: Cheshire West and Chester Council
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About Backford
Backford is a quaint village and civil parish located within the unitary authority of Cheshire West and Chester, England. Situated between Chester and Ellesmere Port along the A41 trunk road, it is conveniently positioned north of the Shropshire Union Canal. Notable nearby landmarks include Backford Cross, approximately 1.25 miles to the northwest, and the villages of Mollington and Croughton, both around a mile away to the west and east, respectively, making it an area of interest for potential planning applications. The settlement has a population of approximately 380 (2021 estimate). It sits within the Cheshire West and Chester district.
There are currently no active flood warnings for the Backford area, indicating a relatively low flood risk at present. This is a positive factor for both existing residents and those considering property purchases or new developments.
In terms of safety, there were no crimes reported in the immediate area during the most recent reporting period (September 2026). This makes Backford a particularly low-crime area, which is often reflected in its desirability and property values.
For anyone interested in property development or monitoring local planning decisions, Backford planning applications can be searched by entering a local postcode above. Results include full application details, decision status, and the ability to track applications over time and set planning alerts to help you monitor and review pending planning applications.
To comment on or object to a planning application near Backford, open it in the list above: each one links to the council's own page for it and shows any comment deadline.
In the last 24 months, 17 planning applications were submitted near Backford. Of these, 93% were approved, with an average decision time of 21 days.
The most common types were telecoms (2), other applications (1).