Chester, Cheshire Planning Applications
Recent planning applications near Chester, Cheshire.
Cheshire · England · City
About Chester
Chester, a historic cathedral city in Cheshire, England, is situated on the banks of the River Dee, near the England-Wales border. As of 2021, it boasts a population of 92,760, making it the largest settlement in Cheshire West and Chester and the second-largest in the county overall, following Warrington. This vibrant city is rich in history and offers a range of planning opportunities for prospective developers and investors.
Population: 87,507 (2016) · Area: 23.6 km²
District: Cheshire West and Chester
Website: http://lordmayorchester.co.uk/
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Town Insights
Property Prices
Average property sale price: £332,420 (based on 50 recent transactions from HM Land Registry).
Area Information
- Admin district: Cheshire West and Chester
- Parliamentary constituency: Chester North and Neston
- LSOA: Cheshire West and Chester 029C
Crime Statistics
0 crimes reported in 2026-02.
Flood Risk
No active flood warnings near Chester.
Keyword Scorecard
Planning constraint analysis based on the last 24 months of applications near Chester.
- 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 Chester based on the last 24 months of planning data.
Nearby Applications
69 planning applications found near Chester.
- 26/01235/CAT - Hickorys Smokehouse The Groves Chester CH1 1AG
Felling of 2no Robinia trees and re-plant with 2no Himalayan Birch 12-14cm.
Status: Undecided | Council: Cheshire West and Chester | Date: 2026-04-29 - 26/01051/ADV - 30 Bridge Street Chester CH1 1NQ
Installation of 2 x projecting signs and 4 x halo-illuminated fascia signs
Status: Undecided | Council: Cheshire West and Chester | Date: 2026-04-28 - 26/01052/LBC - 30 Bridge Street Chester CH1 1NQ
Internal alterations across basement, ground, first and second floors, repainting of shopfront, brickwork and render, window vinyl to glazing, and installation of 2 x projecting signs, 4 x halo-illumi
Status: Undecided | Council: Cheshire West and Chester | Date: 2026-04-28 - 26/01091/LBC - 10 Watergate Street Chester CH1 2LA
Changes to facade and entrance door and internal alterations
Status: Undecided | Council: Cheshire West and Chester | Date: 2026-04-27 - 26/01090/FUL - 10 Watergate Street Chester CH1 2LA
Changes to facade and entrance door and internal alterations
Status: Undecided | Council: Cheshire West and Chester | Date: 2026-04-27 - 26/01092/ADV - 10 Watergate Street Chester CH1 2LA
Front Facia Sign and hanging sign
Status: Undecided | Council: Cheshire West and Chester | Date: 2026-04-27 - 26/00984/LDC - 20 Garden Lane Chester CH1 4EN
Lawful development certificate to establish continued use of existing Sui Generous HMO
Status: Undecided | Council: Cheshire West and Chester | Date: 2026-04-17 - - 20 Garden Lane Chester CH1 4EN
Lawful development certificate to establish continued use of existing Sui Generous HMO
Status: Undecided | Type: Amendment | Council: Chester | Date: 2026-03-27
View full details - - Lancaster Square Volunteer Street Chester
Non-Material Amendment to planning permission 17/04329/S73 (Variation of Condition 2 (approved plans) on planning application 17/02631/FUL) to amend the site plan to reflect the as-built refuse store
Status: Undecided | Type: Conditions | Council: Chester | Date: 2026-03-18
View full details - 26/00117/ADV - 6 - 8 St Werburgh Street Chester CH1 2DY
Non illuminated hanging signage
Status: Undecided | Council: Cheshire West and Chester | Date: 2026-03-17 - 26/00320/FUL - 119 Brook Street Chester CH1 3DX
Change of use of 119 Brook Street to a Sui Generis HMO
Status: Undecided | Council: Cheshire West and Chester | Date: 2026-03-10 - - 12 Bridge Street Chester CH1 1NQ
Non-illuminated fascia and hanging sign
Status: Undecided | Type: Advertising | Council: Chester | Date: 2026-02-02
View full details - - 12 Bridge Street Chester CH1 1NQ
Internal works to expose the frontage of the undercroft, removal of internal stud walls, redecoration and alterations to the shopfront and external signage.
Status: Undecided | Type: Advertising | Council: Chester | Date: 2026-01-27
View full details - - 10 Upper Northgate Street Chester CH1 4EE
Single storey rear extension, restoration and repairs to front windows and door along with internal works
Status: Permitted | Council: Chester | Date: 2026-01-26
View full details - - Newgate House 32 - 36 Newgate Street Chester CH1 1DE
Shopfront alterations including new doors and windows, spotlights along front elevation and erection of bin store enclosure
Status: Undecided | Council: Chester | Date: 2026-01-22
View full details - - Newgate House 32 - 36 Newgate Street Chester CH1 1DE
Illuminated signage
Status: Undecided | Type: Advertising | Council: Chester | Date: 2026-01-22
View full details - - 6 Queens Place Chester CH1 3LN
Alterations to the rear vehicular entrance, new carport and basement works to the main dwelling. Rebuilding the rear boundary wall and installing a rear sliding gate
Status: Undecided | Council: Chester | Date: 2026-01-22
View full details - - 1 Firemans Square Chester CH1 2JA
Single storey rear extension - variation of condition 2 (approved plans) of planning permission: 25/01402/FUL
Status: Permitted | Type: Conditions | Council: Chester | Date: 2026-01-19
View full details - - 30 St Werburgh Street Chester CH1 2DY
Discharge of condition 4 (external ramp and steps),and condition 5 (external lighting) of planning application 24/02909/FUL
Status: Undecided | Type: Conditions | Council: Chester | Date: 2025-12-17
View full details - - Garden Lane Medical Centre 17 and 19 Garden Lane Chester CH1 4EN
Side extension to No.19 and Removal of shared canopy. Alterations to windows and doors for both No 17 and 19, including replacement of all windows of No.19
Status: Undecided | Council: Chester | Date: 2025-12-12
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A brief summary of Chester in Cheshire
Chester, a historic cathedral city in Cheshire, England, is situated on the banks of the River Dee, near the England-Wales border. As of 2021, it boasts a population of 92,760, making it the largest settlement in Cheshire West and Chester and the second-largest in the county overall, following Warrington. This vibrant city is rich in history and offers a range of planning opportunities for prospective developers and investors. The City has a population of approximately 87,507 (2016 estimate). It sits within the Cheshire West and Chester district.
Chester covers an area of approximately 23.6 km². The surrounding landscape and character of the area play an important role in how planning applications are assessed by the local authority.
Property prices in Chester show an average sale price of £332,420, based on 50 recent transactions recorded by HM Land Registry.
There were no crimes reported in the immediate area during the most recent reporting period. This makes Chester a particularly low-crime area.
Chester 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 Chester 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, Chester planning applications can be searched by entering a local postcode above. Further local information can be found on the community website at http://lordmayorchester.co.uk/. 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 Chester
In the last 24 months, 97 planning applications were submitted near Chester. Of these, 67% were approved, with an average decision time of 74 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 Chester.
The average decision period of 74 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 Chester were amendments (15), advertising consent (14), discharge of conditions (11).
4 planning appeals were lodged, of which 2 were allowed and 2 were dismissed (50% success rate). This relatively high appeal success rate suggests that the local authority may be refusing some applications that the Planning Inspectorate considers acceptable.
Application Outcomes
- Approved: 34 applications
- Refused: 3 applications
- Withdrawn: 14 applications
- Awaiting decision: 46 applications
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