Search Capenhurst planning applications
15 applications received or decided in the last 12 months · within 1 km of the centre of Capenhurst · updated daily · Cheshire West and Chester Council
Only 3 applications in the last 90 days, so this shows the last 12 months.
- 11 Penfold Close Capenhurst Chester CH1 6HJAwaiting decisionProposed single storey rear extensionReceived 3 Nov 202626/03449/HHE
- Urenco UK Ltd Capenhurst Lane Capenhurst Chester CH1 6ERAwaiting decisionDrilling of boreholes and installation of covers for groundwater monitoring purposes.Received 3 Sep 202626/02799/FUL
- Urenco UK Ltd Capenhurst Lane Capenhurst Chester CH1 6ERAwaiting decisionErection of security fence.Received 2 Sep 202625/03748/FUL
- Test 1 and 2 Houses Capenhurst Lane Capenhurst ChesterAwaiting decisionDemolition of Test Houses 1 and 2Received 16 Jul 202626/02215/DEM
- Unit 3 Capenhurst Technology Park Capenhurst Lane Capenhurst Chester CH1 6EHAwaiting decisionDemolition of Unit 3Received 16 Jul 202626/02216/DEM
Planning in Capenhurst
- Approved
- 83%
- 10 of 12 decided
- Decision time
- about 11 weeks
- on average
Applications within 1 km of the centre of Capenhurst in the last 24 months, from Cheshire West and Chester Council's planning register.
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Around Capenhurst
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 Capenhurst
Capenhurst is a village and civil parish located in Cheshire West and Chester, England, situated two miles southwest of Ellesmere Port at the southern tip of the Wirral Peninsula. This quaint area offers a unique blend of rural charm and proximity to urban amenities, making it a relevant location for planning applications and developments in Cheshire. The settlement has a population of approximately 225 (2021 estimate). It sits within the Cheshire West and Chester district.
There are currently no active flood warnings for the Capenhurst 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 Capenhurst 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, Capenhurst 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 Capenhurst, 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, 21 planning applications were submitted near Capenhurst. Of these, 83% were approved, with an average decision time of 78 days.
The most common types were amendments (3), discharge of conditions (2), full planning applications (1).