The Guildhall Watergate Street Chester CH1 2LA

This site has had 6 applications since 2018: 4 approved, 0 refused.

• 24/03120/LBC Withdrawn

  The Guildhall Watergate Street Chester CH1 2LA

  Erection of retractable canopy pergola to external garden space

  Decided 29 Jan 2025 Heritage and listed buildings
• 24/03119/FUL Withdrawn

  The Guildhall Watergate Street Chester CH1 2LA

  Erection of retractable canopy pergola to external garden space

  Decided 29 Jan 2025 Full applications
• 20/01231/FUL Granted

  The Guildhall Watergate Street Chester CH1 2LA

  Change of use to A4 Drinking Establishment and retention of events venue (Retrospective)

  Decided 15 Jun 2020 Amendments
• 19/04342/ADV Granted

  The Guildhall Watergate Street Chester CH1 2LA

  Externally illuminated fascia sign, 1 non illuminated hanging signs and 2 non illuminated flags

  Decided 11 Mar 2020 Advertising
• 18/03271/LBC Granted

  The Guildhall Watergate Street Chester CH1 2LA

  High level parapet to the Lower Hall and Museum roof, to replace on a like for like basis

  Decided 12 Nov 2018 Heritage and listed buildings

1. 4 Dec 2019

   Received by Cheshire West and Chester

2. 11 Mar 2020

   Decision issued: Approval

3. 23 Aug 2026

   Added to PlanIndex

Cheshire West and Chester granted permission on 11 March 2020, subject to any conditions on the decision notice. Work must normally begin within three years or the permission lapses. More in our guide to what happens after a planning decision.

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• The Guildhall Watergate Street Chester CH1 2LA

  19/04342/ADV Submitted 3 Dec 2019 50 yards away

  Externally illuminated fascia sign, 1 non illuminated hanging signs and 2 non illuminated flags

  Granted Advertising 8 docs

• The Guildhall Watergate Street Chester CH1 2LA

  20/01231/FUL Submitted 2 Apr 2020 50 yards away

  Change of use to A4 Drinking Establishment and retention of events venue (Retrospective)

  Granted Amendments 10 docs

• The Guildhall Watergate Street Chester CH1 2LA

  18/03271/LBC Submitted 17 Aug 2018 50 yards away

  High level parapet to the Lower Hall and Museum roof, to replace on a like for like basis

  Granted Heritage and listed buildings 9 docs

• The Guildhall Watergate Street Chester CH1 2LA

  24/03120/LBC Submitted 18 Oct 2024 50 yards away

  Erection of retractable canopy pergola to external garden space

  Withdrawn Heritage and listed buildings 9 docs

• The Guildhall Watergate Street Chester CH1 2LA

  24/03119/FUL Submitted 18 Oct 2024 50 yards away

  Erection of retractable canopy pergola to external garden space

  Withdrawn Full applications 7 docs

• 70 and 74 Watergate Street Chester CH1 2LA

  21/01551/FUL Submitted 8 Apr 2021 50 yards away

  Internal alterations and reforming of openings in 70 Watergate Street, internal connection with 74 Watergate Street. Change of use from bookmakers to restaurant including use of the first floor of 74 Watergate Street as associated terrace. Restoration of external stonework and reconstruction

  Granted Amendments 18 docs

• 26/01308/LBC Granted

  8 Upper Northgate Street Chester CH1 4EE

  Condenser pipework routed externally along the garden perimeter wall, with a new opening formed through the existing lift shaft to allow the pipework to follow existing cable routes to the cellar. Installation of 6 no. ceiling hatches within the customer area and 1 no. new electrical sub-board in the kitchen adjacent to existing boards.

  Received 29 Apr, published by the council 21 Jul 2026 Heritage and listed buildings
• 26/02565/S19 Granted

  The Old Hall High Street Great Budworth Northwich CW9 6HF

  Replacement of windows, and internal alterations including new glazed screens and bespoke joinery - Variation of Condition 2 (approved plans) and Condition 3 (Details of glazed screen and openings) of 26/01340/LBC

  Received 14 Aug, published by the council 9 Sep 2026 Heritage and listed buildings
• 26/00021/LBC Withdrawn

  The Hospice of The Good Shepherd Gordon Lane Backford Chester CH2 4DG

  Internal alterations to the existing layout of the preparation area and laying-in rest rooms within the former vicarage area including minor reconfiguration of partitions and door openings. Works also include the replacement of existing external timber doors.

  Received 5 Jan, published by the council 21 Jul 2026 Heritage and listed buildings
• 26/02280/LBC Granted

  39 White Friars Chester CH1 1NZ

  Installation of roof-mounted solar photovoltaic panels to the rear roof slope and installation of an external battery and inverter unit to the rear elevation.

  Received 21 Jul, published by the council 7 Aug 2026 Heritage and listed buildings
• 26/02154/LBC Granted

  The Flat Watergate Row South 59 Watergate Street Chester CH1 2LE

  Replacement of 5 single glazed window panels with double glazing and repainting and repair of frames

  Received 13 Jul, published by the council 11 Aug 2026 Heritage and listed buildings