Boughton Heath, Cheshire Planning Applications
Recent planning applications near Boughton Heath, Cheshire.
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Planning applications in Boughton Heath are administered by Cheshire East Council. View the full Cheshire East Council planning applications page for approval rates and decision timelines.
About Boughton Heath
Boughton Heath is a village situated within the civil parish of Great Boughton, in Chester, Cheshire, England. Its location makes it a relevant area for those researching planning applications, as it combines both residential and community development potential within the wider Chester region.
District: Great Boughton
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Area Information
- Admin district: Cheshire West and Chester
- Parliamentary constituency: Chester South and Eddisbury
- LSOA: Cheshire West and Chester 039B
Crime Statistics
0 crimes reported in 2026-05.
Flood Risk
No active flood warnings near Boughton Heath.
Keyword Scorecard
Planning constraint analysis based on the last 24 months of applications near Boughton Heath.
- 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 Heath based on the last 24 months of planning data.
Nearby Applications
14 planning applications found near Boughton Heath.
- 26/01955/FUL - Stable House Heath Lane Great Boughton Chester CH3 5SX
Demolition of existing open porch and erection of new enclosed porch.
Status: Undecided | Council: Cheshire West and Chester | Date: 2026-06-26 - 26/01560/FUL - 12 Private Walk Great Boughton Chester CH3 5XB
Two-storey side rear extension, and single-storey side extension (Including demolition of existing single storey linked garage and rear outbuilding).
Status: Undecided | Council: Cheshire West and Chester | Date: 2026-05-20 - 26/00534/LDC - 2 Bramble Close Great Boughton Chester CH3 5XN
Proposed single storey rear extension
Status: Undecided | Council: Cheshire West and Chester | Date: 2026-03-11 - - 19 Round Hill Meadow Great Boughton Chester CH3 5TU
First floor front extension.
Status: Permitted | Council: Chester | Date: 2026-03-02
View full details - - 2 Bramble Close Great Boughton Chester CH3 5XN
Proposed single storey rear extension
Status: Undecided | Council: Chester | Date: 2026-02-18
View full details - - 47 Heath Lane Great Boughton Chester CH3 5SX
Demolition of existing rear extension, alterations to existing garage, erection of single storey and two storey rear extension. - Variation of conditions 2 (drawings) and 3 (materials) of planning per
Status: Undecided | Type: Conditions | Council: Chester | Date: 2026-02-10
View full details - - The Bishops Blue Coat Church of England High School Vaughans Lane Great Boughton Chester CH3 5XF
Discharge of Note 4 of 25/00133/FUL
Status: Undecided | Type: Conditions | Council: Chester | Date: 2026-02-06
View full details - - The Bishops Blue Coat Church of England High School Vaughans Lane Great Boughton Chester CH3 5XF
Discharge of conditions 3 (HMMP), 4 (CEMP), 5 (Drainage), 6 (Construction Management Plan), 7 (Archaeology) of 25/00133/FUL as amended by 26/00040/NMA.
Status: Undecided | Type: Conditions | Council: Chester | Date: 2025-11-17
View full details - - 47 Heath Lane Chester Cheshire CH3 5SX
Single storey rear extension
Status: Permitted | Council: Chester | Date: 2025-10-17
View full details - - 27 Dee Banks Chester CH3 5UU
Complete a crown reduction on the Yew tree down to approx. 12m in height, this will increase the distance from the houses and ensure the cable is no longer passing through the upper branches
Status: Withdrawn | Type: Trees | Council: Chester | Date: 2025-04-25
View full details - - 4 Robinsons Croft Great Boughton Chester CH3 5YB
Single storey rear extension
Status: Permitted | Council: Chester | Date: 2024-09-16
View full details - - Caldy Valley Road Great Boughton Chester CH3 5QZ
Variation of conditions 2 (approved drawings), 4 (landscape), 10 (EV charger), 13 (footway), 15 (access and parking) and 18 (retained trees) of 22/00579/FUL (Erection of front and rear extensions to,
Status: Permitted | Type: Trees | Council: Chester | Date: 2024-07-31
View full details - - Open Space Fronting Kingslea Heath Lane Great Boughton Chester
Holly (CT14) - Cut back by 2m, away from wall and overhanging branches to garden. Whitebeam (CT14) - Reduce height and branches overhanging garden and wall. Maple (T3) - Crown lift to clear footpath a
Status: Permitted | Type: Other | Council: Chester | Date: 2024-04-26
View full details - - 17 Belgrave Road Great Boughton Chester CH3 5SA
Single storey rear extension
Status: Permitted | Council: Chester | Date: 2023-11-01
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A brief summary of Boughton Heath in Cheshire
Boughton Heath is a village situated within the civil parish of Great Boughton, in Chester, Cheshire, England. Its location makes it a relevant area for those researching planning applications, as it combines both residential and community development potential within the wider Chester region. It sits within the Great Boughton district.
There were no crimes reported in the immediate area during the most recent reporting period. This makes Boughton Heath a particularly low-crime area.
Boughton Heath 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 Heath 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.
For anyone interested in property development or monitoring local planning decisions, Boughton Heath 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.
Planning Activity in Boughton Heath
In the last 24 months, 34 planning applications were submitted near Boughton Heath. Of these, 62% were approved, with an average decision time of 85 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 Heath.
The average decision period of 85 days exceeds the 8-week target for minor applications but falls within the 13-week target for major schemes. Applicants should plan for approximately 13 weeks from submission to decision.
The most common application types near Boughton Heath were discharge of conditions (7), tree works (5), full planning applications (1).
In terms of development scale, 1 medium-scale application, 22 smaller schemes were submitted.
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