Thornton Science Park Pool Lane Ince Chester CH2 4NU

This site has had 2 applications since 2018: 1 approved, 1 refused.

• 18/04182/LDC Granted

  Thornton Science Park Pool Lane Ince Chester CH2 4NU

  Use of the site (outlined in red on the plan appended) for research and development (in connection with automotive/petrochemical/aviation/environmental and energy industries), laboratories, office use (within Class B1 of the Town and Country Planning Use Classes Order 1987)(as amended)) and industrial use (engineering workshops and blending plant) (within Class B2 of the Town and Country Planning Use Classes Order 1987 (as amended))

  Decided 28 Feb 2019 Lawful development

1. 16 Oct 2018

   Received by Cheshire West and Chester

2. 28 Feb 2019

   Decision issued: Refusal

3. 4 Oct 2026

   Added to PlanIndex

Cheshire West and Chester refused this application for the reasons on the decision notice; only the applicant can appeal, and refused schemes often return in revised form. More in our guide to what happens after a planning decision.

A lawful development certificate is a legal determination that existing or proposed works do not need planning permission; the merits of the scheme are not considered. More in our guide to planning application types.

• Thornton Science Park Pool Lane Ince Chester CH2 4NU

  18/04182/LDC Submitted 26 Oct 2018 50 yards away

  Use of the site (outlined in red on the plan appended) for research and development (in connection with automotive/petrochemical/aviation/environmental and energy industries), laboratories, office use (within Class B1 of the Town and Country Planning Use Classes Order 1987)(as amended)) and industrial use (engineering workshops and blending plant) (within Class B2 of the Town and Country Planning Use Classes Order 1987 (as amended))

  Granted Lawful development 31 docs

• Land At Thornton Science Park Pool Lane Ince Chester

  22/03876/DIS Submitted 14 Oct 2022 200 yards away

  Discharge of condition 13 (Lighting scheme) of planning permission 21/04323/FUL

  Granted Conditions 5 docs

• 14 Meadowview Elton Chester Cheshire CH2 4PS

  20/02071/LDC Submitted 17 Jun 2020 0.3 miles away

  Single storey rear extension.

  Granted Lawful development Extension 8 docs
  Small domestic

• Stanlow Refinery Oil Sites Road Ellesmere Port CH65 4BD

  26/01255/REM Submitted 24 Apr 2026 0.3 miles away

  92% historically approved · decision due ~7 Aug

  Details of reserved matters (appearance, layout and scale )for Air Separation Unit, Oxygen and Nitrogen Storage Tanks, and other associated infrastructure following outline approval under 21/04091/FUL - Hybrid

  Awaiting decision Outline 11 docs

• Stanlow Refinery Oil Sites Road Ellesmere Port CH65 4BD

  26/00470/S73 Submitted 13 Feb 2026 0.3 miles away

  96% historically approved · decision due ~10 Apr

  Variation of conditions 1, 3 and 4 (amended site layout plans), 28 (HMMP) and removal of condition 27 (translocation of existing habitats) of 21/04091/FUL - Hybrid (full and outline) planning application for a hydrogen production plant, storage and distribution facility comprising full planning permission for the demolition of existing structures and erection of facilities including a Flare Stack, Phase 1 Process Area (containing main combustion plant), Natural Gas Let-down Area and Pipeline Reception Area for Phase 1 and Phase 2, and Pipe Racks, Utilities Area, new site access and internal access roads including new Gate House and Weighbridge Shelter, Surface Water Drainage System, landscaping and other associated infrastructure, and outline planning permission (matters of appearance, layout and scale reserved) for a Phase 2 Process Area, and Phase 1 and Phase 2 Air Separation Units, Oxygen and Nitrogen Storage Tanks, and other associated infrastructure Natural Gas Let-down Area for Phase 1 and Phase 2.

  Awaiting decision Conditions Demolition 28 docs

• Stanlow Refinery Oil Sites Road Ellesmere Port CH65 4BD

  25/02672/DIS Submitted 27 Aug 2025 0.3 miles away

  96% historically approved · decision due ~22 Oct

  Discharge of condition 17 (Construction/Decommissioning Dust Management Plan), condition 18 ( Noise & Vibration Management Scheme), condition 21 (Traffic Management Plan) and condition 22 (Travel Management Plan) of planning application 21/04091/FUL.

  Awaiting decision Conditions 6 docs

• 26/02707/LDC Granted

  9 Wharburton Close Cuddington Northwich CW8 2ZE

  Construction of rear single storey extension

  Received 26 Aug, published by the council 11 Sep 2026 Lawful development
• 25/03910/LDC Granted

  City Apartments 33 City Road Chester CH1 3AB

  Proposed façade remediation works including removal of combustible insulation, installation of non-combustible insulation and fire barriers along compartmentation lines, and replacement of aluminium cladding panels on a like-for-like basis

  Received 15 Dec, published by the council 21 Jul 2026 Lawful development
• 26/02291/LDC Withdrawn

  2 Heath Lane Barrow Chester CH3 7LL

  Conversion of existing bungalow roof from hipped to gable and rear dormer to create first floor, rooflights to front, removal of chimney stack, alterations to windows and doors, rendering finish, removal of oil heating and replacement to air source heat pump

  Received 22 Jul, published by the council 18 Aug 2026 Lawful development
• 26/02581/LDC Granted

  17 Grasmere Road Frodsham WA6 7LP

  Loft conversion with 3 rooflights and alterations to the front elevation fenestration (including new windows)

  Received 17 Aug, published by the council 4 Sep 2026 Lawful development
• 26/00996/LDC Withdrawn

  Waters Cross Watling Street Northwich CW9 5FY

  Proposed installation of external mobility scooter storage pods (temporary structures) with associated hardstanding within courtyard garden adjacent to car park

  Received 27 Mar, published by the council 21 Jul 2026 Lawful development