Bunbury, Cheshire Planning Applications
Recent planning applications near Bunbury, Cheshire.
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About Bunbury
Bunbury is a picturesque village located in Cheshire, England, nestled between Tarporley to the south and Nantwich to the northwest along the scenic Shropshire Union Canal. As of the 2011 Census, it boasts a population of 1,195, making it a small yet vibrant community, ideal for those interested in planning applications in this charming area.
Population: 1,342 (2021)
District: Cheshire East
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Area Information
- Admin district: Cheshire West and Chester
- Parliamentary constituency: Chester South and Eddisbury
- LSOA: Cheshire West and Chester 045D
Crime Statistics
0 crimes reported in 2026-02.
Flood Risk
No active flood warnings near Bunbury.
Keyword Scorecard
Planning constraint analysis based on the last 24 months of applications near Bunbury.
- 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 Bunbury based on the last 24 months of planning data.
Nearby Applications
21 planning applications found near Bunbury.
- - Land At Heath Villa School Lane, Bunbury, Cheshire East, CW6 9NR
Permission in principle for the erection of up to 8 dwellings.
Type: Outline | Council: Cheshire East | Date: 2026-03-16
View full details - - Lisadel School Lane, Bunbury, Tarporley, Cheshire East, CW6 9NR
Certificate of lawful development for single storey rear extension.
Type: Outline | Council: Cheshire East | Date: 2026-01-26
View full details - - Henny Penny House Wyche Road, Bunbury, Tarporley, Cheshire East, CW6 9PN
DEMOLITION OF EXISTING CONSERVATORY AND REPLACEMENT WITH NEW CONSERVATORY TOGETHER WITH NEW ROOFLIGHTS TO KITCHEN LEAN-TO ROOF AND REPLACEMENT OF ALL WINDOWS WITH NEW TIMBER WINDOWS
Type: Full | Council: Cheshire East | Date: 2025-12-24
View full details - - Willow Hill Bunbury Common Road, Bunbury, Tarporley, Cheshire East, CW6 9QD
Demolition of existing stables and the construction of an agricultural storage building
Status: Undecided | Type: Full | Council: Cheshire East | Date: 2024-05-09
View full details - - Willow Hill, BUNBURY COMMON ROAD, BUNBURY, CW6 9QD
Demolition of existing garage and the construction of a replacement garage
Status: Conditions | Type: Full | Council: Cheshire East | Date: 2024-03-06
View full details - - Priestland Bunbury Common Road, Bunbury, Tarporley, Cheshire East, CW6 9NL
Installation. of a domestic solar array to the client's paddock. The paddock is outside the Listed Curtilage of Priestland, but within the clients overall ownership boundary
Status: Conditions | Type: Full | Council: Cheshire East | Date: 2023-01-10
View full details - - Heath Farm, BUNBURY COMMON ROAD, BUNBURY
Prior approval for an agricultural produce building - Straw Shed
Status: Permitted | Type: Other | Council: Cheshire East | Date: 2022-10-11
View full details - - The Cottage Bunbury Common Road, Bunbury, Tarporley, Cheshire East, CW6 9QE
Single storey extension of entrance hall and utility room and garage extension
Status: Conditions | Type: Full | Council: Cheshire East | Date: 2021-06-24
View full details - - Heath Farm Bunbury Common Road, Bunbury, Tarporley, Cheshire East, CW6 9NL
Prior notification of steel portal framed agricultural potato storage building
Status: Permitted | Type: Outline | Council: Cheshire East | Date: 2019-11-28
View full details - - The Cottage, Bunbury, Bunbury Common Road, Bunbury, CW6 9QE
Proposed single storey rear extension and alteration to existing front porch.
Status: Conditions | Type: Full | Council: Cheshire East | Date: 2017-10-20
View full details - - NEW FARM, BUNBURY COMMON ROAD, BUNBURY
Prior notification of a steel portal framed agricultural grain and produce storage building
Status: Permitted | Type: Other | Council: Cheshire East | Date: 2017-09-27
View full details - - Proposed New Farm, BUNBURY COMMON ROAD, BUNBURY
Discharge of Conditions 1,2,3 & 4 on 17/1104N - Reserved matters application for key agricultural workers dwelling
Status: Conditions | Type: Conditions | Council: Cheshire East | Date: 2017-07-07
View full details - - THE COTTAGE, BUNBURY COMMON ROAD, BUNBURY, CW6 9QE
Certificate of lawful proposed use for erection of single storey side extension
Status: Permitted | Type: Outline | Council: Cheshire East | Date: 2017-05-23
View full details - - New Farm, BUNBURY COMMON ROAD, BUNBURY
Reserved matters application for key agricultural workers dwelling
Status: Conditions | Type: Outline | Council: Cheshire East | Date: 2017-03-06
View full details - - NEW FARM, BUNBURY COMMON ROAD, BUNBURY (FORMERLEY REFERRED TO AS LAND AT BUNBURY COMMON ROAD (13/966N)
Outline Application (access required) for Key Workers Dwelling (Permanent)
Status: Conditions | Type: Outline | Council: Cheshire East | Date: 2015-04-02
View full details - - Land at Bunbury Common Bunbury Tarporley, New Farm Buildings, Bunbury Common, Bunbury, Tarporley, Cheshire
New farm building (isolation and tagging area for sheep and cattle).
Status: Conditions | Type: Full | Council: Cheshire East | Date: 2013-03-14
View full details - - Land adjacent to New Farm Buildings, Bunbury Common Road, Bunbury, Tarporley, Cheshire
Erection of a temporary agricultural workers dwelling - Resubmission of 12/0083N
Status: Conditions | Type: Full | Council: Cheshire East | Date: 2013-02-04
View full details - - Land at New Farm Buildings, Bunbury Common Road, Bunbury, Tarporley, Cheshire
Agricultural Workers Dwelling (Mobile Home for a Period of 3 Years)
Status: Rejected | Type: Full | Council: Cheshire East | Date: 2011-12-23
View full details - - LAND AT BUNBURY HEATH, BUNBURY COMMON ROAD, BUNBURY, CHESHIRE
Agricultural Building for Livestock Built on Agricultural Ground
Status: Conditions | Type: Full | Council: Cheshire East | Date: 2010-01-13
View full details - - LAND AT BUNBURY HEATH, BUNBURY COMMON ROAD, BUNBURY, NANTWICH, CHESHIRE
Agricultural Storage Building
Status: Permitted | Type: Other | Council: Cheshire East | Date: 2009-11-26
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A brief summary of Bunbury in Cheshire
Bunbury is a picturesque village located in Cheshire, England, nestled between Tarporley to the south and Nantwich to the northwest along the scenic Shropshire Union Canal. As of the 2011 Census, it boasts a population of 1,195, making it a small yet vibrant community, ideal for those interested in planning applications in this charming area. The settlement has a population of approximately 1,342 (2021 estimate). It sits within the Cheshire East district.
There were no crimes reported in the immediate area during the most recent reporting period. This makes Bunbury a particularly low-crime area.
Bunbury 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.
For anyone interested in property development or monitoring local planning decisions, Bunbury 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 Bunbury
In the last 24 months, 24 planning applications were submitted near Bunbury. Of these, 89% were approved, with an average decision time of 61 days.
This is slightly above the national average of approximately 87%, indicating a broadly favourable planning environment near Bunbury.
At 61 days on average, decisions near Bunbury slightly exceed the 8-week statutory target for minor applications, though this is common across many councils.
The most common application types near Bunbury were full planning applications (7), discharge of conditions (5), outline applications (3). Full planning applications account for 29% of all submissions, covering new builds, change of use, and works that go beyond permitted development rights.
In terms of development scale, 1 medium-scale application, 9 smaller schemes were submitted.
1 planning appeal was lodged, of which 0 were allowed and 1 was dismissed (0% success rate). This low success rate indicates that the council's refusal decisions are generally upheld by the Planning Inspectorate.
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Related Planning Guides
- What Is Planning Permission in the UK? — Planning permission is the formal approval you need from your local council before making certain changes to a building or piece of land.
- What Is Permitted Development? — Permitted development rights allow certain building works and changes of use without the need to apply for planning permission.
- How Long Does Planning Permission Take? — Typical timelines for planning permission decisions in the UK, from submission to approval, and what can cause delays.