Search Blacon planning applications
23 applications received or decided in the last 12 months · within 1 km of the centre of Blacon · updated daily · Cheshire West and Chester Council
Only 4 applications in the last 90 days, so this shows the last 12 months.
- The Hope Centre Western Avenue Chester CH1 5PPAwaiting decisionDemolition of existing detached building and erection of a new detached single - storey Use Class C2 assisted living facility (comprising 12 self-contained residential units) and a Use Class F1(a) day centreReceived 16 Oct 202626/03328/FUL
- Unit 23 Greyhound Retail Park Greyhound Park Road Chester CH1 4QGAwaiting decisionDischarge of conditions 4 (mechanical plant and noise) and 7 (sustainable drainage scheme) of 25/03711/FULReceived 4 Sep 202626/02815/DIS
- 15 Graham Road Chester CH1 5LGApprovedT1 0704 - Sycamore - Reduce height to clear telewires overhead by 3-4 metresReceived 3 Sep 202626/02812/TPO
- 45 Sumner Road Chester CH1 5PEApprovedReplacement of garage door with window and conversion of the existing single-storey garage to create habitable accommodation.Received 18 Aug 202626/02598/LDC
- 52 Stratford Road Chester CH1 5NZApprovedSilver Birch (699 G1) in front garden - Crown lift 3m to remove overhanging branches. Reduce height 3m to clear wires overheadReceived 13 Jul 202626/02203/TPO
Planning in Blacon
- Approved
- 83%
- 25 of 27 decided
- Decision time
- about 7 weeks
- on average
Applications within 1 km of the centre of Blacon in the last 24 months, from Cheshire West and Chester Council's planning register.
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Around Blacon
Postcode districts
CH1 267 applications in the last 12 months
Applications in each district in the last 12 months.
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Planning authority: Cheshire West and Chester Council
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About Blacon
Blacon is a suburb of Chester, England, known for its significant council housing estate, which was once one of the largest in Europe. Its unique character and demographic make it an important area for planning applications, particularly in relation to community development and housing initiatives. The settlement has a population of approximately 13,626. It sits within the Cheshire West and Chester district.
There are currently no active flood warnings for the Blacon 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 Blacon a particularly low-crime area, which is often reflected in its desirability and property values.
The area around Blacon has 2 nature designations nearby, which may affect how planning applications are assessed.
For anyone interested in property development or monitoring local planning decisions, Blacon 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 Blacon, 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, 40 planning applications were submitted near Blacon. Of these, 83% were approved, with an average decision time of 51 days.
The most common types were discharge of conditions (3), advertising consent (3), other applications (3).