Davenham, Cheshire Planning Applications
Recent planning applications near Davenham, Cheshire.
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Planning applications in Davenham are administered by Cheshire West And Chester Council. View the full Cheshire West And Chester Council planning applications page for approval rates and decision timelines.
About Davenham
Davenham is a village located in Cheshire, England, within the Borough of Cheshire West and Chester. As of the 2011 census, the population stood at 2,745. Nestled in the heart of the Cheshire Plain, Davenham is situated near the scenic River Dane and River Weaver, making it a notable area for planning applications and local developments.
Population: 3,066 (2021)
District: Cheshire West and Chester
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Town Insights
Property Prices
Average property sale price: £299,080 (based on 50 recent transactions from HM Land Registry).
Area Information
- Admin district: Cheshire West and Chester
- Parliamentary constituency: Tatton
- LSOA: Cheshire West and Chester 017A
Crime Statistics
0 crimes reported in 2026-05.
Flood Risk
No active flood warnings near Davenham.
Keyword Scorecard
Planning constraint analysis based on the last 24 months of applications near Davenham.
- 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 Davenham based on the last 24 months of planning data.
Nearby Applications
215 planning applications found near Davenham.
- - Ivanhoe 201 Hartford Road Davenham Northwich CW9 8JP
Two storey side and rear extension
Status: Undecided | Council: Chester | Date: 2026-05-11
View full details - - 13 Grovemount Davenham Northwich CW9 8LY
1 x Mature oak - Request to crown lift to 5m over driveway and lawn and crown reduce by up to 2m and remove large deadwood
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: Chester | Date: 2026-04-13
View full details - - 7 Grovemount Davenham Northwich CW9 8LY
Oak tree (T1) 2 metre crown reduction and crown lifting to 5 metres.
Status: Permitted | Type: Trees | Council: Chester | Date: 2026-03-31
View full details - - 147 Hartford Road Davenham Northwich CW9 8JF
Single storey rear extension.
Status: Permitted | Council: Chester | Date: 2025-12-19
View full details - - 42 Firth Fields Davenham Northwich CW9 8JB
Two-storey side and rear extensions, part single-storey rear extension, and front porch extension, together with alterations to existing window and door openings and construction of a new detached gar
Status: Permitted | Council: Chester | Date: 2025-11-19
View full details - - 27 Pritchard Drive Davenham Northwich CW9 8HL
Lawful development certificate to propose removal of existing conservatory and erection of single storey rear extension
Status: Permitted | Type: Amendment | Council: Chester | Date: 2025-11-05
View full details - - 73 Green Avenue Davenham Northwich CW9 8HZ
Demolition of existing garage, side extension, and the addition of two first floor dormers, installation of solar panels, timber cladding to front and render to all elevations
Status: Permitted | Type: Other | Council: Chester | Date: 2025-10-28
View full details - - Dolobran 19 Firth Fields Davenham Northwich CW9 8JB
G1 Holly hedge - Reduce height by approximately 1-1.5m reduction to keep screening between properties
Status: Permitted | Type: Trees | Council: Chester | Date: 2025-10-06
View full details - - 73 Green Avenue Davenham Northwich CW9 8HZ
Lawful development certificate of proposed single storey side extension, installation of solar panels and the addition of first floor rear dormer.
Status: Permitted | Type: Outline | Council: Chester | Date: 2025-10-06
View full details - - Davenham Cricket Club Hartford Road Davenham Northwich CW9 8JF
1x old oak tree - reduce crown by approximately 15-20% (not exceeding 2-3 metres of branch tips where necessary) to reduce the end weight and likelihood of further branch failure
Status: Undecided | Type: Trees | Council: Chester | Date: 2025-09-17
View full details - - 64 Hartford Road Davenham Northwich CW9 8JF
Single storey rear extension (Retrospective)
Status: Permitted | Type: Amendment | Council: Chester | Date: 2025-09-03
View full details - - 66 Hartford Road Davenham Northwich CW9 8JF
Single storey rear extension
Status: Permitted | Council: Chester | Date: 2025-09-03
View full details - - 25 Firth Fields Davenham Northwich CW9 8JB
Demolition of Conservatory and Erection of Single Storey Rear Extension
Status: Permitted | Type: Other | Council: Chester | Date: 2025-06-25
View full details - - 2 Eaton Lane Davenham Northwich Cheshire CW9 8JL
Proposed demolition of existing conservatory and erection of single storey rear extension
Status: Permitted | Type: Other | Council: Chester | Date: 2025-04-22
View full details - - 16 Mount Pleasant Road Davenham Northwich CW9 8JG
Demolition of existing conservatory, erection of single storey rear extension
Status: Permitted | Type: Other | Council: Chester | Date: 2025-03-24
View full details - - 7 Fulton Grove Davenham Northwich CW9 8NJ
1 x semi mature yew tree (to front of property) - request to crown lift to 4m over drive and and target prune by 1m
Status: Permitted | Type: Trees | Council: Chester | Date: 2025-02-11
View full details - - Dolobran 19 Firth Fields Davenham Northwich CW9 8JB
Request to remove a tree. It is in a dangerous state and leaning. In the storm on 24th January, a large branch (approx 24 inch diameter and 30ft long) fell off missing the neighbouring house by inches
Status: Permitted | Type: Trees | Council: Chester | Date: 2025-01-24
View full details - - 29 Pritchard Drive Davenham Northwich CW9 8HL
First floor side extension
Status: Permitted | Council: Chester | Date: 2024-12-06
View full details - - Land At 42 Firth Fields Davenham Northwich CW9 8JB
Erection of single detached dwelling.
Status: Withdrawn | Council: Chester | Date: 2024-11-26
View full details - - 1 Fulton Grove Davenham Northwich CW9 8NJ
1x Hornbeam - Reduce crown by approximately 1.5m
Status: Permitted | Type: Other | Council: Chester | Date: 2024-09-23
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A brief summary of Davenham in Cheshire
Davenham is a village located in Cheshire, England, within the Borough of Cheshire West and Chester. As of the 2011 census, the population stood at 2,745. Nestled in the heart of the Cheshire Plain, Davenham is situated near the scenic River Dane and River Weaver, making it a notable area for planning applications and local developments. The settlement has a population of approximately 3,066 (2021 estimate). It sits within the Cheshire West and Chester district.
Property prices in Davenham show an average sale price of £299,080, 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 Davenham a particularly low-crime area.
Davenham 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 Davenham includes 7 Ancient Woodland sites. 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, Davenham 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 Davenham
In the last 24 months, 94 planning applications were submitted near Davenham. Of these, 85% were approved, with an average decision time of 81 days.
This is broadly in line with the national average of approximately 87%. Davenham maintains a standard approach to planning decisions.
The average decision period of 81 days exceeds the 8-week target for minor applications but falls within the 13-week target for major schemes. Applicants should plan for approximately 12 weeks from submission to decision.
The most common application types near Davenham were discharge of conditions (17), tree works (14), other applications (14).
In terms of development scale, 1 large-scale (major) development, 1 medium-scale application, 87 smaller schemes were submitted.
58 planning appeals were lodged, of which 14 were allowed and 42 were dismissed (25% success rate).
Application Outcomes
- Approved: 60 applications
- Refused: 3 applications
- Withdrawn: 8 applications
- Awaiting decision: 23 applications
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