How long do planning decisions take near Pulford?

The average planning decision time near Pulford is 47 days. The statutory target is 8 weeks (56 days) for minor applications and 13 weeks for major applications.

What is the planning approval rate near Pulford?

The planning approval rate near Pulford is 80%. The national average across England and Wales is approximately 87%.

What types of planning applications are most common near Pulford?

The most common type of planning application near Pulford is full planning applications, with 3 submissions in the last 24 months.

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Pulford, Cheshire Planning Applications

Recent planning applications near Pulford, Cheshire.

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About Pulford

Pulford is a village located in the unitary authority of Cheshire West and Chester, England, situated on the B5445 road southwest of Chester, near the Welsh border. Previously a civil parish that included the hamlet of Cuckoo's Nest, Pulford merged with Poulton on 1 April 2015 to form the new parish of Poulton and Pulford. This area presents unique opportunities for planning applications due to its proximity to Chester and the scenic rural landscape.

Population: 580 (2011)

District: Poulton and Pulford

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Town Insights

Property Prices

Average property sale price: £332,420 (based on 50 recent transactions from HM Land Registry).

Area Information

Admin district: Flintshire
Parliamentary constituency: Alyn and Deeside
LSOA: Flintshire 015E

Crime Statistics

0 crimes reported in 2026-02.

Keyword Scorecard

Planning constraint analysis based on the last 24 months of applications near Pulford.

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 Pulford based on the last 24 months of planning data.

Nearby Applications

6 planning applications found near Pulford.

- Open Space In Front of 4 - 11 Castle Close Pulford Chester
Apple (G1) - Reduce height by 2m to clear overhead telephone wires. 2x Silver Birch trees (G2) - Reduce height by 3m to clear overhead telephone wires
Status: Permitted | Type: Trees | Council: Chester | Date: 2026-01-27
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- Wrexham Road Poulton and Pulford Pulford CH4 9EY, OPP The Lodge, Chester Road Rossett Lavister LL12 0DW, Chester Road Rossett Lavister LL12 0DW, Chester Road Rossett Lavister, LL12 0DW, Pulford Castle Wrexham Road Pulford CH4 9EY
Installation of telecommunication pole/s Ref: WGJPDT0N
Status: Withdrawn | Type: Telecoms | Council: Chester | Date: 2025-08-23
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- 20 ROSELANDS COURT, LAVISTER, ROSSETT, WREXHAM, LL12 0DD
SINGLE STOREY SIDE AND REAR EXTENSION
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: Wrexham | Date: 2025-02-26
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- Grosvenor Pulford Hotel Wrexham Road Pulford Chester CH4 9DG
Installation of 288 commercial solar panels to the main roof sections of the hotel.
Status: Permitted | Council: Chester | Date: 2025-01-14
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- 6 Castle Hill Pulford Chester CH4 9EY
Two storey side extension, demolition of existing conservatory to rear and erection of single storey rear extension - Application to vary condition 2 (approved plans) of planning permission 22/03207/F
Status: Permitted | Type: Conditions | Council: Chester | Date: 2024-01-24
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- Grosvenor Pulford Hotel Wrexham Road Pulford Chester CH4 9DG
Certificate of lawful use application seeking lawful confirmation of implementation of LPA ref 19/01846/FUL
Status: Permitted | Type: Outline | Council: Chester | Date: 2023-07-19
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A brief summary of Pulford in Cheshire

Property prices in Pulford 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 Pulford a particularly low-crime area.

Pulford 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.

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Planning Activity in Pulford

In the last 24 months, 7 planning applications were submitted near Pulford. Of these, 80% were approved, with an average decision time of 47 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 Pulford.

The average decision time of 47 days is within the government's 8-week statutory target for minor applications, indicating an efficient planning department.

The most common application types near Pulford were full planning applications (3), tree works (1), discharge of conditions (1). Full planning applications account for 43% of all submissions, covering new builds, change of use, and works that go beyond permitted development rights.

In terms of development scale, 1 medium-scale application, 6 smaller schemes were submitted.

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