Lea by Backford, Cheshire Planning Applications

Recent planning applications near Lea by Backford, Cheshire.

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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 034B

Crime Statistics

0 crimes reported in 2026-02.

Flood Risk

No active flood warnings near Lea by Backford.

Keyword Scorecard

Planning constraint analysis based on the last 24 months of applications near Lea by Backford.

• 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 Lea by Backford based on the last 24 months of planning data.

Nearby Applications

4 planning applications found near Lea by Backford.

1. 26/00701/LDC - Friars Park Station Road Lea by Backford Chester CH1 6NT
   Erection of outbuilding in garden
   Status: Undecided | Council: Cheshire West and Chester | Date: 2026-04-23
2. - 6 Church Lane Backford Chester CH2 4BE
   Horse Chestnut (T2) in front garden - Reduce by 3m to clear telephone wires and remove lower branch overhanging garden and footpath
   Status: Undecided | Council: Chester | Date: 2026-03-18
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3. - The Lodge 15 Ashbery Road Backford Chester CH1 6QD
   Demolition of existing store and erection of rear extension.
   Status: Permitted | Type: Other | Council: Chester | Date: 2025-09-24
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4. - Village Hall Station Road Lea by Backford Chester CH1 6NT
   Medium Acer pseudoplatanus (T1) - Remove to ground level. Medium Salix spp. (T2) - Reduce by up to 3m on pavement and roadside.
   Status: Permitted | Council: Chester | Date: 2025-09-23
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A brief summary of Lea by Backford in Cheshire

Lea by Backford is a settlement located in Cheshire, England.

Property prices in Lea by Backford 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 Lea by Backford a particularly low-crime area.

Lea by Backford 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.

For anyone interested in property development or monitoring local planning decisions, Lea by Backford 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 Lea by Backford

In the last 24 months, 7 planning applications were submitted near Lea by Backford. Of these, 75% were approved, with an average decision time of 58 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 Lea by Backford.

At 58 days on average, decisions near Lea by Backford slightly exceed the 8-week statutory target for minor applications, though this is common across many councils.

The most common application types near Lea by Backford were amendments (1), other applications (1).

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