Search Handbridge planning applications
27 applications received or decided in the last 90 days · within 1 km of the centre of Handbridge · updated daily · Cheshire West and Chester Council
- 3 Edinburgh Way Chester CH4 7ASAwaiting decisionT1 Birch (rear) - Crown reduce by 2.5m reduce height by 1.5m to maintain within area. T2 Birch (front) - Section fell due to tree in decline and thinning canopy.Received 5 Nov 202626/03546/TPO
- 14A Dee Hills Park Chester CH3 5ARAwaiting decisionHorse Chestnut - Carry out a 2-3m crown reduction of the tree, thin out any deadwood or crossing branches.Received 4 Nov 202626/03523/TPO
- 7 Earlston Court Chester CH3 5BQAwaiting decisionFelling of Birch (T1), Maple (T2) and Rowan (T3)Received 26 Oct 202626/03421/CAT
- Walmoor House Dee Banks Chester CH3 5UUAwaiting decisionRemove the Holly tree to remove any future issues due to the close proximity to the building, currently 18 inch from the building at gutter height. Replant in a different location of the garden the same species.Received 23 Oct 202626/03412/TPO
- Churchill House and Bridge House University of Chester Queens Park Road Chester CH4 7ADAwaiting decisionReplacement of existing gas-fired boiler plant with air source heat pumps within the existing rooftop plant enclosure as part of decarbonisation works to Bridge House and Churchill House.Received 16 Oct 202626/03340/FUL
Planning in Handbridge
- Approved
- 87%
- 145 of 153 decided
- Decision time
- about 10 weeks
- on average
Applications within 1 km of the centre of Handbridge in the last 24 months, from Cheshire West and Chester Council's planning register.
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Around Handbridge
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CH4 243 applications in the last 12 monthsCH3 363 applications in the last 12 monthsCH1 267 applications in the last 12 months
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Planning authority: Cheshire West and Chester Council
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About Handbridge
Handbridge is a vibrant district of Chester, England, situated on the south bank of the River Dee, just south of the city centre. This area seamlessly extends into Queens Park, making it a key location for planning applications due to its proximity to urban amenities and natural spaces.
There are currently no active flood warnings for the Handbridge 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 (May 2026). This makes Handbridge a particularly low-crime area, which is often reflected in its desirability and property values.
The area around Handbridge has 2 nature designations nearby, which may affect how planning applications are assessed.
For anyone interested in property development or monitoring local planning decisions, Handbridge 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.
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In the last 24 months, 253 planning applications were submitted near Handbridge. Of these, 87% were approved, with an average decision time of 70 days.
The most common types were discharge of conditions (14), tree works (10), advertising consent (9).
3 planning appeals were lodged, of which 0 were allowed and 3 were dismissed (0% success rate).