Boughton, Cheshire Planning Applications
Recent planning applications near Boughton, Cheshire.
Cheshire · England · settlement
Planning applications in Boughton 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 Boughton
Boughton is a residential neighbourhood situated to the east of Chester city centre, within the unitary authority of Cheshire West and Chester in Cheshire, England. Perched on the steep banks of the River Dee, it offers scenic views as the river meanders towards Chester, making it a notable area for potential planning applications and developments.
Population: 5,444
District: Cheshire West and Chester
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Area Information
- Admin district: Cheshire West and Chester
- Parliamentary constituency: Chester South and Eddisbury
- LSOA: Cheshire West and Chester 039A
Crime Statistics
0 crimes reported in 2026-05.
Flood Risk
No active flood warnings near Boughton.
Keyword Scorecard
Planning constraint analysis based on the last 24 months of applications near Boughton.
- 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 Boughton based on the last 24 months of planning data.
Nearby Applications
37 planning applications found near Boughton.
- 26/01981/LDC - 23 Beaconsfield Street Chester CH3 5AY
Loft conversion with rear skylights
Status: Undecided | Council: Cheshire West and Chester | Date: 2026-06-29 - - 4 Chapel Lodge Sibell Street Chester CH1 3BU
Sycamore - Prune away from roof and both properties to achieve 2m clearance
Status: Undecided | Council: Chester | Date: 2026-06-12
View full details - 26/01799/CAT - 4 Chapel Lodge Sibell Street Chester CH1 3BU
Sycamore - Prune away from roof and both properties to achieve 2m clearance
Status: Undecided | Council: Cheshire West and Chester | Date: 2026-06-12 - 26/00579/LDC - 124 and 126 Brook Street Chester CH1 3DU
Existing Lawful Development Certificate for more than ten years continuous use as guesthouse in conjunction with main part of guest house at 126 adjacent
Status: Undecided | Council: Cheshire West and Chester | Date: 2026-04-23 - - Open Spaces Around Steven Court Seaville Street Chester
London Plane (T1 671) - Crown lift 3m and remove branches overhanging the neighbouring property. London Planes (G1 680-681) - Crown lift 2m and remove branches overhanging the hotel car park, reduce h
Status: Undecided | Type: Other | Council: Chester | Date: 2026-03-18
View full details - - Charterhall Charterhall Drive Chester CH2 3FH
Discharge of condition 4 (noise insulation measures ) of planning permission 24/02755/PMA
Status: Undecided | Type: Conditions | Council: Chester | Date: 2026-02-19
View full details - - Tramways Crewe Street Chester CH1 3DA
Installation of 352 new solar PV Panels to be fixed on the pitched roofs spread over 5 separate buildings
Status: Permitted | Council: Chester | Date: 2026-02-04
View full details - - 1-3 Redcliffe Court Lower Park Road Chester CH4 7BB
1x Yew tree to the right of 1-3 Redcliff Court frontage - To reduce the lower branches that overhang the parking area outside the block of flats, from the base of the trunk 2.5m up.
Status: Withdrawn | Type: Trees | Council: Chester | Date: 2026-01-07
View full details - - Land At Premier House Charterhall Drive Chester Cheshire
Application to discharge conditions 3 (enabling works specification), 9 (pollution prevention), 14 (construction method statement), 19 (CEMP), 21 (groundworks), 28 (SWMP) and 29 (floor levels) of plan
Status: Undecided | Type: Conditions | Council: Chester | Date: 2025-12-19
View full details - - Chester Lodge Nursing Home Francis Street Chester CH1 3BX
Ground floor single storey extension to create 8 new bedrooms, 4 with en-suites, a bathroom and residents lounge
Status: Undecided | Council: Chester | Date: 2025-12-09
View full details - - Riverside Villa 16B Sandy Lane Chester CH3 5UL
2no Lime trees to be re-pollarded
Status: Withdrawn | Type: Trees | Council: Chester | Date: 2025-12-03
View full details - - Parkers Buildings Foregate Street Chester CH1 1LB
Refurbishment of roof including roof vents, and refurbishment of existing windows including secondary glazing
Status: Undecided | Council: Chester | Date: 2025-10-29
View full details - - Charterhall House Charterhall Drive Chester CH88 3AN
Discharge of condition 3 (Land contamination remediation report) of planning permission 24/02755/PMA
Status: Permitted | Type: Conditions | Council: Chester | Date: 2025-09-30
View full details - - Unit At Grosvenor Park Grosvenor Park Road Chester CH1 1QQ
Demolition of 1 no. unit inside Grosvenor Park.
Status: Permitted | Type: Other | Council: Chester | Date: 2025-08-06
View full details - - 1A Dee Hills Park Chester CH3 5AR
T.1 Cherry (at entrance to Dee Hills Park) - Prune/crown lift over road to give 5m ground clearance and prune over footpath to give 3m clearance. T.2 Bay Tree (down alley/footpath) - Fell to near grou
Status: Withdrawn | Type: Trees | Council: Chester | Date: 2025-07-14
View full details - - Land At Premier House Charterhall Drive Chester Cheshire
Variation of condition no. 4 (approved parameter plans) relating to outline permission 12/04895/FUL (Full permission sought for first office building and outline permission sought for mixed use develo
Status: Permitted | Type: Conditions | Council: Chester | Date: 2025-05-23
View full details - - Ye Gardeners Arms 33 Christleton Road Chester Cheshire CH3 5UF
Discharge of conditions 4 (scheme of noise control), 5 (fumes and odour emissions) and 7 (sound insulation) of 24/01363/FUL
Status: Undecided | Type: Conditions | Council: Chester | Date: 2025-05-16
View full details - - 5 Mission Mews Hoole Lane Chester CH2 3DX
Erection of Awning
Status: Withdrawn | Council: Chester | Date: 2025-03-26
View full details - - Linden Grove 7 Lower Park Road Chester CH4 7BB
Installation of pre-fabricated timber summerhouse
Status: Withdrawn | Council: Chester | Date: 2024-10-11
View full details - - 7 Hoole Park Chester CH2 3AN
Replacement and relocation of bicycle shed and carport pergola, replacement boundary fences
Status: Permitted | Council: Chester | Date: 2024-09-12
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A brief summary of Boughton in Cheshire
Boughton is a residential neighbourhood situated to the east of Chester city centre, within the unitary authority of Cheshire West and Chester in Cheshire, England. Perched on the steep banks of the River Dee, it offers scenic views as the river meanders towards Chester, making it a notable area for potential planning applications and developments. The settlement has a population of approximately 5,444. It sits within the Cheshire West and Chester district.
There were no crimes reported in the immediate area during the most recent reporting period. This makes Boughton a particularly low-crime area.
Boughton 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.
Ecology & Nature Designations
The area around Boughton includes 1 Sites of Special Scientific Interest (SSSI): River Dee (England) SSSI; 1 Special Areas of Conservation (SAC): River Dee and Bala Lake. These designations may affect planning decisions, as proposals near protected sites require environmental impact assessment and may face additional restrictions.
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Planning Activity in Boughton
In the last 24 months, 170 planning applications were submitted near Boughton. Of these, 75% were approved, with an average decision time of 72 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 Boughton.
The average decision period of 72 days exceeds the 8-week target for minor applications but falls within the 13-week target for major schemes. Applicants should plan for approximately 11 weeks from submission to decision.
The most common application types near Boughton were tree works (21), discharge of conditions (16), amendments (14). The significant number of tree-related applications is typical for areas with mature tree cover or active tree preservation orders.
In terms of development scale, 1 medium-scale application, 142 smaller schemes were submitted. The absence of major applications suggests the area is primarily characterised by smaller-scale improvements and extensions rather than large new developments.
28 planning appeals were lodged, of which 8 were allowed and 20 were dismissed (29% success rate).
Application Outcomes
- Approved: 77 applications
- Refused: 1 application
- Withdrawn: 24 applications
- Awaiting decision: 67 applications
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