Hoole, Cheshire Planning Applications
Recent planning applications near Hoole, Cheshire.
Cheshire · England · settlement
Planning applications in Hoole 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 Hoole
Hoole is a suburban area located to the east of Chester, within the Cheshire West and Chester district of England. It borders the historic city boundary and is adjacent to Newton to the north and Vicars Cross to the south. The suburb is defined to the east by the A41 road, with the distinct civil parish of Hoole Village situated beyond it. This context is relevant for those considering planning applications in the area, given its proximity to Chester and surrounding communities.
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Town Insights
Property Prices
Average property sale price: £333,938 (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 033C
Crime Statistics
0 crimes reported in 2026-05.
Flood Risk
No active flood warnings near Hoole.
Keyword Scorecard
Planning constraint analysis based on the last 24 months of applications near Hoole.
- 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 Hoole based on the last 24 months of planning data.
Nearby Applications
340 planning applications found near Hoole.
- - 9 Park Drive Chester CH2 3JR
Single storey side extension
Status: Undecided | Council: Chester | Date: 2026-06-19
View full details - 26/01888/FUL - 9 Park Drive Chester CH2 3JR
Single storey side extension
Status: Undecided | Council: Cheshire West and Chester | Date: 2026-06-19 - 26/01808/LDC - The Willows 261 Hoole Lane Chester CH2 3ER
Rear dormer construction.
Status: Undecided | Council: Cheshire West and Chester | Date: 2026-06-15 - - The Willows 261 Hoole Lane Chester CH2 3ER
Rear dormer construction.
Status: Undecided | Council: Chester | Date: 2026-06-15
View full details - - 39 Canadian Avenue Chester CH2 3HQ
Single-storey rear extension, single-storey side extension and the conversion of the existing detached garage to form a garden room with an attached storage area and WC.
Status: Undecided | Council: Chester | Date: 2026-06-08
View full details - - 37 Maple Grove Chester CH2 3LJ
Single-storey rear extension
Status: Permitted | Council: Chester | Date: 2026-06-01
View full details - 26/01661/LDC - 37 Maple Grove Chester CH2 3LJ
Single-storey rear extension
Status: Undecided | Council: Cheshire West and Chester | Date: 2026-06-01 - 26/01595/FUL - 324 Hoole Lane Chester CH2 3EN
Demolition of existing single storey garage and erection of a two-storey side extension with partial render to front elevation.
Status: Undecided | Council: Cheshire West and Chester | Date: 2026-05-25 - - 324 Hoole Lane Chester CH2 3EN
Demolition of existing single storey garage and erection of a two-storey side extension with partial render to front elevation.
Status: Undecided | Type: Other | Council: Chester | Date: 2026-05-25
View full details - - 5 Beech Grove Chester CH2 3HJ
Rooflights to front, alteration to side window, hip to gable roof and rear dormer extension
Status: Undecided | Council: Chester | Date: 2026-05-20
View full details - 26/01571/FUL - 5 Beech Grove Chester CH2 3HJ
Rooflights to front, alteration to side window, hip to gable roof and rear dormer extension
Status: Undecided | Council: Cheshire West and Chester | Date: 2026-05-20 - - 15 Pipers Lane Chester Cheshire CH2 3LP
Demolition of existing rear extension and erection of replacement single storey rear extension.
Status: Permitted | Type: Other | Council: Chester | Date: 2026-02-27
View full details - - Openspace Fronting Flats 25-31 Alder Grove Chester
T4 sycamore - reduce height to clear overhead telegraph wires (by approx 3m) and crown thin
Status: Permitted | Type: Other | Council: Chester | Date: 2026-02-26
View full details - - Openspace Fronting 47-63 and Openspace Adjacent 43 Alder Grove Chester
G2 (913) - maple - crown lift 2m to clear street light and overhead telegraph wires G1 - beech - reduce height to clear overhead telegraph wires by 3m
Status: Permitted | Type: Other | Council: Chester | Date: 2026-02-26
View full details - - 6 Cedar Grove Chester CH2 3LQ
Plum (T10 931) - Crown lift 2m to clear footpath and private property next door. Also reduce height 3m.
Status: Permitted | Type: Other | Council: Chester | Date: 2026-02-19
View full details - - Lime Tree House Hoole Lane Chester CH2 3EG
Change of use from from Class B1(a) (offices) under the former Use Classes Order to Class E(e) (veterinary practice) under the current Use Classes Order (2020)
Status: Permitted | Type: Amendment | Council: Chester | Date: 2026-02-17
View full details - - 12 Greenbank Road Chester CH2 3RP
Enlargement of the dwelling by adding to the roof with a hip-to-gable extension and a rear roof dormer extension, plus rooflights to the front elevation
Status: Permitted | Council: Chester | Date: 2026-02-02
View full details - - 68 Clare Avenue Chester Cheshire CH2 3HP
Single storey rear extension
Status: Permitted | Council: Chester | Date: 2026-01-26
View full details - - 90 Hoole Road Chester CH2 3NT
A pitched roof to ground-floor front bay window, alterations to ground-floor rear windows, removal of rear gable dormers and reduction of chimney stack
Status: Permitted | Council: Chester | Date: 2026-01-26
View full details - - 2 Grove Avenue Great Boughton Chester CH3 5HL
Demolition of outrigger and construction of single storey rear extension
Status: Permitted | Type: Other | Council: Chester | Date: 2025-12-10
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A brief summary of Hoole in Cheshire
Hoole is a suburban area located to the east of Chester, within the Cheshire West and Chester district of England. It borders the historic city boundary and is adjacent to Newton to the north and Vicars Cross to the south. The suburb is defined to the east by the A41 road, with the distinct civil parish of Hoole Village situated beyond it. This context is relevant for those considering planning applications in the area, given its proximity to Chester and surrounding communities.
Property prices in Hoole show an average sale price of £333,938, 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 Hoole a particularly low-crime area.
Hoole 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 Hoole 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, Hoole 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 Hoole
In the last 24 months, 232 planning applications were submitted near Hoole. Of these, 83% were approved, with an average decision time of 77 days.
This is broadly in line with the national average of approximately 87%. Hoole maintains a standard approach to planning decisions.
The average decision period of 77 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 Hoole were other applications (33), tree works (19), amendments (16).
In terms of development scale, 2 medium-scale applications, 210 smaller schemes were submitted. The absence of major applications suggests the area is primarily characterised by smaller-scale improvements and extensions rather than large new developments.
120 planning appeals were lodged, of which 39 were allowed and 80 were dismissed (33% success rate).
Application Outcomes
- Approved: 153 applications
- Refused: 5 applications
- Withdrawn: 26 applications
- Awaiting decision: 47 applications
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