Search Backford Cross planning applications
25 applications received or decided in the last 12 months · within 1 km of the centre of Backford Cross · updated daily · Cheshire West and Chester Council
Only 9 applications in the last 90 days, so this shows the last 12 months.
- Gates Lane Chester CH1 6LZAwaiting decisionInstall electronic communications. Ref: 11609Received 29 Oct 202626/03484/DSM
- 33 Bristol Drive Great Sutton Ellesmere Port CH66 2HRAwaiting decisionT1 Oak - Dismantle and fell to ground level, chip and remove. Replant with a like-for-like replacement in the same area.Received 15 Oct 202626/03314/TPO
- Rear of 11 Orchard Haven Great Sutton Ellesmere Port CH66 2XLAwaiting decisionCarry out selective pruning to three sections of the trees along the rear boundary of the property. T1 Oak, right-hand side - Prune back the specified overhanging branch to suitable growth points, providing improved clearance from the boundary. T2 Sycamore, left-hand side - Selectively prune back the specified section of canopy to suitable growth points, reducing the lateral spread towards the property. T3 Oak - Prune back the specified lower limb to suitable growth points to provide additional clearance. Works limited to the three sections rather than a general reduction of the trees.Received 13 Oct 202626/03291/TPO
- 6 Mayall Drive Ellesmere Port CH66 2RWAwaiting decisionVarious works to various trees including felling as detailed in the tree reports.Received 13 Oct 202626/03283/TPO
- Land At Lambourne Close Great Sutton Ellesmere Port CH66 2XHAwaiting decisionErection of one bungalowReceived 7 Oct 202626/03230/FUL
Planning in Backford Cross
- Approved
- 88%
- 21 of 24 decided
- Decision time
- about 7 weeks
- on average
Applications within 1 km of the centre of Backford Cross in the last 24 months, from Cheshire West and Chester Council's planning register.
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Around Backford Cross
Postcode districts
CH66 101 applications in the last 12 monthsCH1 267 applications in the last 12 months
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Planning authority: Cheshire West and Chester Council
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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. It sits within the Cheshire West and Chester district.
There are currently no active flood warnings for the Backford Cross 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 Cross 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 Cross 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.
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In the last 24 months, 31 planning applications were submitted near Backford Cross. Of these, 88% were approved, with an average decision time of 48 days.
The most common types were tree works (3), other applications (2), outline applications (1).