Backford Cross, Cheshire Planning Applications
Recent planning applications near Backford Cross, Cheshire.
Cheshire · England · settlement
Planning applications in Backford Cross are administered by Cheshire West And Chester Council. View the full Cheshire West And Chester Council planning applications page for approval rates and decision timelines.
About Backford Cross
Backford Cross is a suburban area within Ellesmere Port, located in the unitary authority of Cheshire West and Chester, England. Situated at the southern tip of the Wirral Peninsula, it lies at the junction of the A41 and A5117 roads, making it easily accessible. The nearby Great Sutton is approximately 3 km to the north, while the village of Backford, close to Chester, is about 2.2 km to the south, providing a strategic position for potential planning applications in the region.
District: Cheshire West and Chester
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Town Insights
Property Prices
Average property sale price: £204,559 (based on 50 recent transactions from HM Land Registry).
Area Information
- Admin district: Cheshire West and Chester
- Parliamentary constituency: Ellesmere Port and Bromborough
- LSOA: Cheshire West and Chester 009D
Crime Statistics
0 crimes reported in 2026-05.
Flood Risk
No active flood warnings near Backford Cross.
Keyword Scorecard
Planning constraint analysis based on the last 24 months of applications near Backford Cross.
- Ecology & Wildlife Constraints (keywords: bats, bat survey, bat roost, great crested newt, GCN...)
- Trees & Landscape (keywords: tree preservation order, TPO, arboricultural, tree survey, root protection area...)
- Flood & Drainage (keywords: flood zone 2, flood zone 3, flood risk assessment, FRA, surface water...)
- Heritage & Conservation (keywords: listed building, grade II, grade II*, grade I, conservation area...)
- Green Belt (keywords: green belt, inappropriate development, very special circumstances, openness)
- Highways & Access (keywords: visibility splays, highway authority objection, access arrangement, parking provision, transport statement...)
- Refusal & Risk Indicators (keywords: refusal, delegated refusal, appeal dismissed, overdevelopment, character and appearance...)
- Planning Process & Appeals (keywords: appeal lodged, appeal allowed, appeal dismissed, public inquiry, inspector)
Planning Activity Summary
Approval rates, average decision times, and application type distribution for Backford Cross based on the last 24 months of planning data.
Nearby Applications
4 planning applications found near Backford Cross.
- 26/01992/FUL - 21 Linkside Way Great Sutton Ellesmere Port CH66 2GD
Removal of existing conservatory and erection of single storey side extension
Status: Undecided | Council: Cheshire West and Chester | Date: 2026-06-30 - - The Willows 25 Cardiff Close Great Sutton Ellesmere Port Cheshire CH66 2GR
Single storey rear extension with gable roof
Status: Permitted | Council: Chester | Date: 2026-02-03
View full details - - Land Between Willowdale Way and Vine Road Great Sutton Ellesmere Port
Works to trees including felling - full details in tree reports
Status: Permitted | Type: Trees | Council: Chester | Date: 2025-11-14
View full details - - Land Adjacent To 2 Hereford Avenue Great Sutton Ellesmere Port CH66 2WA
Oak overhanging the property - 50% crown thinning and 2-3m crown reduction
Status: Rejected | Type: Other | Council: Chester | Date: 2025-05-05
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A brief summary of Backford Cross in Cheshire
Backford Cross is a suburban area within Ellesmere Port, located in the unitary authority of Cheshire West and Chester, England. Situated at the southern tip of the Wirral Peninsula, it lies at the junction of the A41 and A5117 roads, making it easily accessible. The nearby Great Sutton is approximately 3 km to the north, while the village of Backford, close to Chester, is about 2.2 km to the south, providing a strategic position for potential planning applications in the region. It sits within the Cheshire West and Chester district.
Property prices in Backford Cross show an average sale price of £204,559, based on 50 recent transactions recorded by HM Land Registry.
There were no crimes reported in the immediate area during the most recent reporting period. This makes Backford Cross a particularly low-crime area.
Backford Cross has one conservation area within its boundaries: No data available for publication by HE. Planning applications within or near this conservation area are subject to additional scrutiny to preserve the architectural and historic character of the area. Homeowners and developers should be aware that permitted development rights may be restricted.
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Planning Activity in Backford Cross
In the last 24 months, 12 planning applications were submitted near Backford Cross. Of these, 75% were approved, with an average decision time of 53 days.
This is below the national average of approximately 87%, which may reflect stricter local policies, sensitivity of the area, or higher levels of speculative applications. Pre-application advice is particularly worthwhile near Backford Cross.
The average decision time of 53 days is within the government's 8-week statutory target for minor applications, indicating an efficient planning department.
The most common application types near Backford Cross were tree works (4), other applications (1). The significant number of tree-related applications is typical for areas with mature tree cover or active tree preservation orders.
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