Malpas, Cheshire Planning Applications
Recent planning applications near Malpas, Cheshire.
Cheshire · England · Town
About Malpas
Malpas is a market town and civil parish located within the unitary authority of Cheshire West and Chester, England. Situated close to the borders of Shropshire and Wales, it had a population of 2,503 according to the 2021 census, making it a key area for potential planning applications and developments.
Population: 2,503 (2021)
District: Cheshire West and Chester
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Town Insights
Property Prices
Average property sale price: £471,671 (based on 50 recent transactions from HM Land Registry).
Area Information
- Admin district: Cheshire West and Chester
- Parliamentary constituency: Chester South and Eddisbury
- LSOA: Cheshire West and Chester 047D
Crime Statistics
0 crimes reported in 2026-02.
Flood Risk
No active flood warnings near Malpas.
Keyword Scorecard
Planning constraint analysis based on the last 24 months of applications near Malpas.
- 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 Malpas based on the last 24 months of planning data.
Nearby Applications
13 planning applications found near Malpas.
- 26/01026/LDC - 2 Withins Close Malpas SY14 8FH
Erection of single storey outbuilding
Status: Undecided | Council: Cheshire West and Chester | Date: 2026-04-23 - - 5 Church Street Malpas SY14 8NU
Install fixed line broadband electronic communications apparatus. Ref: OGEAA3348817.
Status: Withdrawn | Council: Chester | Date: 2026-02-13
View full details - - Land At Tilston Road Malpas Cheshire
Erection of 2no. detached dwellinghouses and associated access road, landscaping and boundary treatments.
Status: Undecided | Council: Chester | Date: 2026-01-30
View full details - - Land Rear of The Market House Church Street Malpas SY14 8NU
T1 Mature Sweet Chestnut - Fell. T2 Sycamore - Remove trunks SYT1, SYT9 and SYT12 and overhanging branches on SYT7. Crown reduction of the remaining trunks SYT2-SYT6, SYT8, SYT10-SYT11 and SYT13. Redu
Status: Withdrawn | Type: Trees | Council: Chester | Date: 2026-01-23
View full details - - Land Off Greenfields Lane Malpas
Installation of Flags, Stack sign and directional signage
Status: Permitted | Type: Advertising | Council: Chester | Date: 2026-01-23
View full details - - Hillcrest Chester Road Malpas SY14 8HT
1x cherry tree and 1x magnolia tree - request to fell both trees
Status: Withdrawn | Type: Trees | Council: Chester | Date: 2025-10-10
View full details - - Chester Villa High Street Malpas SY14 8NR
Maintenance required to beech tree. The main trunk has split causing 2 outgrows - remove the weight baring part of the tree as shown in photos
Status: Undecided | Type: Trees | Council: Chester | Date: 2025-09-15
View full details - - Land At Beeches Close Malpas SY14 7BZ
T2- Lime tree- Reduction to south facing canopy overhanging resident garden by 2-3m. Reduce height of tree by 2-3m.
Status: Permitted | Type: Trees | Council: Chester | Date: 2025-05-26
View full details - - 2 Waterfield Road Malpas SY14 8FG
Single storey rear extension
Status: Permitted | Council: Chester | Date: 2024-12-11
View full details - - 7 Penny Court Malpas SY14 8FL
Single storey side extension
Status: Permitted | Council: Chester | Date: 2024-10-11
View full details - - The Rectory Church Street Malpas SY14 8PP
Group of three Limes (G1) - Crown reduce approximately to the outline in the outline photo (1 to 3m as appropriate). Remove sucker growth and epicormic growth up to 6m on the stems. Remove major dead
Status: Permitted | Type: Outline | Council: Chester | Date: 2024-05-27
View full details - - 2 Church View Church Street Malpas SY14 8PA
To discharge two obligations of Section 52 Agreement dated 28/10/1988 relating to planning permission 6/17743
Status: Undecided | Type: Conditions | Council: Chester | Date: 2023-11-03
View full details - - Land Off Chester Road Malpas
Non material amendment to planning permission 21/00354/REM to change the brick type on Plots 43-46 & 53 from Weinerberger Jasmine Blend to Weinerberger Westerton Orange.
Status: Permitted | Type: Amendment | Council: Chester | Date: 2023-09-08
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A brief summary of Malpas in Cheshire
Malpas is a market town and civil parish located within the unitary authority of Cheshire West and Chester, England. Situated close to the borders of Shropshire and Wales, it had a population of 2,503 according to the 2021 census, making it a key area for potential planning applications and developments. The Town has a population of approximately 2,503 (2021 estimate). It sits within the Cheshire West and Chester district.
Property prices in Malpas show an average sale price of £471,671, 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 Malpas a particularly low-crime area.
Malpas 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, Malpas 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 Malpas
In the last 24 months, 14 planning applications were submitted near Malpas. Of these, 67% were approved, with an average decision time of 50 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 Malpas.
The average decision time of 50 days is within the government's 8-week statutory target for minor applications, indicating an efficient planning department.
The most common application types near Malpas were tree works (4), outline applications (2), advertising consent (1). The significant number of tree-related applications is typical for areas with mature tree cover or active tree preservation orders.
In terms of development scale, 1 large-scale (major) development, 11 smaller schemes were submitted.
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