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58 in the last 90 days17 in the last 303 in the last 1484% approved
Applications within 1km of the centre of Chester · updated daily
Postcode districts in Chester
- Telecommunications Equipment Western Avenue Chester
Install electronic communications apparatus/development ancillary to radio equipment housing on behalf of Cornerstone.
Withdrawn170m awayReceived 21 Oct 2026Decided 21 Oct 202626/03383/DSM - Land At Waste Hill Road Burwardsley Chester
Regulation 5 Notice of Intention to Install 3 Poles ONEA93013811
Withdrawn170m awayReceived 19 Oct 2026Decided 19 Oct 202626/03368/DSM - Hollybank Lodge 51 Liverpool Road Chester CH2 1AB
Lime (Tag No 3619) - Remove the overhanging dead limb
Pending770m awayReceived 13 Oct 202626/03278/TPO - Land At Mill Lane Barrow Chester
Outline planning permission for up to 49 dwellings, including public open space, landscaping, sustainable drainage and other associated works (with all matters reserved except access)
Pending170m awayReceived 8 Oct 202626/03194/OUT - Land At Capenhurst Lane Capenhurst Chester
Permission in Principle to erect single detached dwelling
Pending170m awayReceived 7 Oct 202626/03240/PIP
Planning data sourced from Cheshire council planning portal · Statistics based on the last 24 months
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Nearby towns and villages
- Boughton1.0 km128 applications in the last 12 months
- Abbot's Meads1.4 km67 applications in the last 12 months
- Upton2.0 km74 applications in the last 12 months
- Boughton Heath2.2 km53 applications in the last 12 months
- Hoole2.2 km81 applications in the last 12 months
- Lache2.8 km30 applications in the last 12 months
- Upton Heath3.2 km55 applications in the last 12 months
- Vicarscross4.0 km26 applications in the last 12 months
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About Chester - Planning Applications & Local Development
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 £333,938, based on 50 recent transactions recorded by HM Land Registry.
In terms of safety, there were no crimes reported in the immediate area during the most recent reporting period (May 2026). This makes Chester a particularly low-crime area, which is often reflected in its desirability and property values.
The area around Chester has 2 nature designations nearby, which may affect how planning applications are assessed.
For anyone interested in property development or monitoring local planning decisions, Chester 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. Further local information can be found on the community website at http://lordmayorchester.co.uk/.
To comment on or object to a planning application near Chester, visit the local authority's planning portal directly. Planning Signal links to the original council submission for every application listed above.
In the last 24 months, 311 planning applications were submitted near Chester. Of these, 84% were approved, with an average decision time of 60 days.
The most common types were amendments (21), tree works (14), discharge of conditions (14).