Lower Bunbury, Cheshire Planning Applications
Recent planning applications near Lower Bunbury, Cheshire.
Cheshire · England · settlement
About Lower Bunbury
Lower Bunbury is a charming village located in Cheshire, England, positioned south of Tarporley and northwest of Nantwich along the scenic Shropshire Union Canal. As of the 2011 Census, the village boasts a population of 1,195, making it a small yet vibrant community that may be of interest for various planning applications in the area.
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Area Information
- Admin district: Cheshire West and Chester
- Parliamentary constituency: Chester South and Eddisbury
- LSOA: Cheshire West and Chester 045C
Crime Statistics
0 crimes reported in 2026-02.
Flood Risk
No active flood warnings near Lower Bunbury.
Keyword Scorecard
Planning constraint analysis based on the last 24 months of applications near Lower Bunbury.
- 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 Lower Bunbury based on the last 24 months of planning data.
Nearby Applications
14 planning applications found near Lower Bunbury.
- - Brynbank Vicarage Lane, Bunbury, Tarporley, Cheshire East, CW6 9PE
Non-material amendment on approval 25/1405/FUL: Demolition of existing bungalow and replacement with new dwelling of similar size to planning approval 24/3560N. Substitution of two areas of rendered w
Type: Amendment | Council: Cheshire East | Date: 2026-02-11
View full details - - Brynbank Vicarage Lane, Bunbury, Tarporley, Cheshire East, CW6 9PE
Discharge of Conditions 3 and 4 on 25/1405/FUL - Demolition of existing bungalow and replacement with new dwelling of similar size to planning approval 24/3560N
Type: Conditions | Council: Cheshire East | Date: 2026-01-26
View full details - - Rosemount Wyche Lane, Bunbury, Tarporley, Cheshire East, CW6 9PS
Variation of Condition 4 on approval 25/0474/HOUS
Type: Conditions | Council: Cheshire East | Date: 2025-11-17
View full details - - Brook Cottage Sadlers Wells, Bunbury, Tarporley, Cheshire East, CW6 9NU
Various works to 24 trees in a Conservation Area.
Type: Trees | Council: Cheshire East | Date: 2025-10-28
View full details - - Sunnydene Wyche Lane, Bunbury, Tarporley, Cheshire East, CW6 9PS
Demolition of double garage and form single-storey extension to rear of residential dwelling.
Status: Conditions | Type: Full | Council: Cheshire East | Date: 2025-06-25
View full details - - Norbury Cottage Bunbury Lane, Bunbury, Tarporley, Cheshire East, CW6 9QZ
Change of use of agricultural barn to provide ancillary accommodation and garaging for a residential dwelling.
Status: Withdrawn | Type: Full | Council: Cheshire East | Date: 2025-05-11
View full details - - Swan House Bunbury Lane, Bunbury, Tarporley, Cheshire East, CW6 9QS
Installation of front door in its original location, replacement windows and door to dwelling, installation of boundary wall extension to front of property, installation of French drain to property, e
Status: Conditions | Type: Full | Council: Cheshire East | Date: 2025-03-23
View full details - - Maribonne Bunbury Lane, Bunbury, Tarporley, Cheshire East, CW6 9QS
Rear extension above first floor level with remodelled pitched roof and chimney stack.
Status: Conditions | Type: Full | Council: Cheshire East | Date: 2025-02-03
View full details - - 7 Wakes Meadow, Bunbury, Tarporley, Cheshire East, CW6 9SH
Proposed rear single storey extension.
Status: Conditions | Type: Full | Council: Cheshire East | Date: 2024-12-11
View full details - - Land At Oak Gardens, Bunbury
Non Material Amendment to approved application 23/4513N
Status: Conditions | Type: Amendment | Council: Cheshire East | Date: 2024-08-21
View full details - - Carriage House, VICARAGE LANE, BUNBURY, CW6 9PE
Discharge of Condition 5 on 22/3593N - Conversion of outbuilding at Foxdale into a four bedroom detached dwelling with new garden space and associated works
Status: Permitted | Type: Conditions | Council: Cheshire East | Date: 2024-07-22
View full details - - 1, THE HIGHLANDS, BUNBURY, CW6 9NT
Non-material amendment to application 23/2638N.
Status: Conditions | Type: Amendment | Council: Cheshire East | Date: 2024-02-23
View full details - - NORBURY COTTAGE, BUNBURY LANE, BUNBURY, TARPORLEY, CHESHIRE, CW6 9QZ
Demolition of existing dwelling and outbuilding and erection of replacement dwelling and outbuilding
Status: Withdrawn | Type: Full | Council: Cheshire East | Date: 2024-01-26
View full details - - 1 The Highlands, Bunbury, Tarporley, Cheshire East, CW6 9NT
Internal alterations, new feature gable window and repalcement windows and re-roofing
Status: Conditions | Type: Full | Council: Cheshire East | Date: 2023-07-12
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A brief summary of Lower Bunbury in Cheshire
Lower Bunbury is a charming village located in Cheshire, England, positioned south of Tarporley and northwest of Nantwich along the scenic Shropshire Union Canal. As of the 2011 Census, the village boasts a population of 1,195, making it a small yet vibrant community that may be of interest for various planning applications in the area.
There were no crimes reported in the immediate area during the most recent reporting period. This makes Lower Bunbury a particularly low-crime area.
Lower Bunbury 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 Lower Bunbury includes 1 Ancient Woodland site. 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, Lower Bunbury 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 Lower Bunbury
In the last 24 months, 23 planning applications were submitted near Lower Bunbury. Of these, 33% were approved, with an average decision time of 46 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 Lower Bunbury.
The average decision time of 46 days is within the government's 8-week statutory target for minor applications, indicating an efficient planning department.
The most common application types near Lower Bunbury were full planning applications (10), outline applications (4), discharge of conditions (4). Full planning applications account for 43% of all submissions, covering new builds, change of use, and works that go beyond permitted development rights.
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