Littleton, Cheshire Planning Applications
Recent planning applications near Littleton, Cheshire.
Cheshire · England · settlement
Planning applications in Littleton 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 Littleton
Littleton is a charming village and civil parish located in the Borough of Cheshire West and Chester, within the ceremonial county of Cheshire, England. Situated just 3 miles east of Chester and near the A51 road, it presents potential for various planning applications in a picturesque setting.
Population: 622 (2021)
District: Cheshire West and Chester
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Area Information
- Admin district: Cheshire West and Chester
- Parliamentary constituency: Chester North and Neston
- LSOA: Cheshire West and Chester 036C
Crime Statistics
0 crimes reported in 2026-05.
Flood Risk
No active flood warnings near Littleton.
Keyword Scorecard
Planning constraint analysis based on the last 24 months of applications near Littleton.
- 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 Littleton based on the last 24 months of planning data.
Nearby Applications
10 planning applications found near Littleton.
- - 78 Tarvin Road Littleton Chester Cheshire CH3 7DF
Additional storey to existing dwelling
Status: Undecided | Council: Chester | Date: 2026-05-15
View full details - 26/01495/PAA - 78 Tarvin Road Littleton Chester Cheshire CH3 7DF
Additional storey to existing dwelling
Status: Undecided | Council: Cheshire West and Chester | Date: 2026-05-15 - - Little Heath Cottage Little Heath Christleton Chester CH3 7AN
Sycamore (located on the outer boundary of Little Heath Cottage) - Reduce the lower branches that are close to the house by 2-3m.
Status: Undecided | Council: Chester | Date: 2026-02-25
View full details - - 78 Tarvin Road Littleton Chester Cheshire CH3 7DF
Additional storey
Status: Undecided | Council: Chester | Date: 2026-02-13
View full details - - The Nurseries Tarvin Road Littleton Chester Cheshire CH3 7DG
Erection of 7 dwellings and associated works
Status: Undecided | Council: Chester | Date: 2025-12-12
View full details - - Opposite 31 Fir Tree Lane Littleton Chester CH3 7DN
Installation of telecommunication pole/s Ref: WGNHTJ8Y
Status: Withdrawn | Type: Telecoms | Council: Chester | Date: 2025-11-18
View full details - - 30 Tarvin Road Littleton Chester CH3 7DG
Replacement detached garage - renewal of 22/01786/FUL
Status: Permitted | Type: Amendment | Council: Chester | Date: 2025-11-07
View full details - - Oaklands Nursing Home 10 - 12 Tarvin Road Littleton Chester CH3 7DG
Horse Chestnut Tree (T4) - 2m overall crown reduction and remove any deadwood throughout the tree. No cutting through the main stem and to include shortening of part limbs where they are growing throu
Status: Permitted | Type: Trees | Council: Chester | Date: 2024-09-06
View full details - - Oaklands Nursing Home 10 - 12 Tarvin Road Littleton Chester CH3 7DG
Urgent removal of dead sycamore tree and dead branches from other trees.
Status: Permitted | Type: Trees | Council: Chester | Date: 2024-04-19
View full details - - 76 Tarvin Road Littleton Chester CH3 7DF
Erection of a mobile home for ancillary use
Status: Permitted | Council: Chester | Date: 2023-03-29
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A brief summary of Littleton in Cheshire
Littleton is a charming village and civil parish located in the Borough of Cheshire West and Chester, within the ceremonial county of Cheshire, England. Situated just 3 miles east of Chester and near the A51 road, it presents potential for various planning applications in a picturesque setting. The settlement has a population of approximately 622 (2021 estimate). It sits within the Cheshire West and Chester district.
There were no crimes reported in the immediate area during the most recent reporting period. This makes Littleton a particularly low-crime area.
Littleton 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, Littleton 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 Littleton
In the last 24 months, 20 planning applications were submitted near Littleton. Of these, 57% were approved, with an average decision time of 43 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 Littleton.
The average decision time of 43 days is within the government's 8-week statutory target for minor applications, indicating an efficient planning department.
The most common application types near Littleton were tree works (4), outline applications (1), amendments (1). The significant number of tree-related applications is typical for areas with mature tree cover or active tree preservation orders.
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