Former Handley Hill Primary School Beeston Drive Winsford

1. 8 Jul 2020

   Received by Cheshire West and Chester

2. 8 Feb 2023

   Decision issued: Approval

3. 13 Aug 2026

   Added to PlanIndex

Permission has been granted, usually subject to conditions listed on the decision notice, some of which must be discharged before work starts. The decision notice on the council portal sets out exactly what was approved.

Work must normally begin within three years of the decision or the permission lapses. Neighbours cannot appeal a grant; challenging one means judicial review of how the decision was made, within tight time limits.

Tree applications cover work to protected trees: those under a tree preservation order need consent for pruning or felling, and trees in a conservation area need six weeks written notice before work starts. The council assesses the amenity value of the tree and can refuse consent, approve it with conditions, or in conservation areas make a preservation order in response.

More on trees applications in our guide

• Land At Former Handley Hill Primary School Beeston Drive Winsford

  20/04183/DIS Submitted 9 Nov 2020 0m away

  Discharge of conditions 18 (habitat management plan) and 25 (memorial garden) of planning permission 19/03290/FUL

  Granted Conditions 8 docs

• Former Handley Hill Primary School Beeston Drive Winsford

  20/01829/DIS Submitted 29 May 2020 0m away

  Discharge of conditions 3 (materials), 5 (drainage), 8 (SUD's), 10 (highways), 20 (levels), 21 (external lighting) and part discharge of condition 13 (contamination) (parts A & B) of planning permission 19/03290/FUL

  Granted Conditions 33 docs

• Former Handley Hill Primary School Beeston Drive Winsford

  19/03290/FUL Submitted 29 Aug 2019 0m away

  Construction of 82 no. dwellings (Use Class C3) and associated access, parking and landscaping.

  Granted Full applications 51 docs
  Major scheme

• 17 Harvest Drive Winsford CW7 1GS

  26/01072/FUL Submitted 7 Apr 2026 40m away

  92% historically approved · decision due ~2 Jun

  Erection of single storey side/rear extension and addition of a rear dormer

  Decided Full applications Extension Loft or dormer
  Small domestic

• Craigmore Oakhouse Lane Winsford Cheshire CW7 2JY

  20/02057/FUL Submitted 16 Jun 2020 74m away

  Extension of and change of use of Workshop to Residential Annexe

  Granted Amendments Extension 12 docs

• Craigmore Oakhouse Lane Winsford Cheshire CW7 2JY

  20/03258/S73 Submitted 7 Sep 2020 74m away

  Variation of conditions 2 (plans) and 3 (materials) of planning permission 20/02057/FUL

  Granted Conditions 10 docs

• 26/02819/TPO Awaiting decision

  2 Hadrian Way Cuddington Northwich Cheshire West And Chester CW8 2JR

  After consultation with a qualified arborist (Alex Davies from AJD Tree Care, Sandbach) regarding several trees on our property, he recommended the following actions (please refer to sketch map for the location of the affected trees T1, T2, T3 and T4) T1 Copper Beech TPO V/81/00175/ORD Tree No 9 Crown Lift to raise the lower small branches which overhang the pavement and are currently at head height in places T2 and T3 Sycamore Conservation Area owned by Church Crown Lift to remove the lower branches which overhang the garden of 2 Hadrian Way and are currently at head height in places T4 Sycamore Conservation Area joint owned by Church and 2 Hadrian Way Crown Lift to remove lower branches which overhang the garden of 2 Hadrian Way and are currently scraping the garage roof. The wind causes the branch to bang the roof which we believe will increase the likelihood of structural damage in bad weather. We have only been in this property for about 6 months but we recall that the previous owners suffered damage to the garage roof from a falling branch some years ago - presumably the same tree. We have spoken to the Church Warden (Ali Fletcher) about the proposed work, and on behalf of the church, she is happy for the work to proceed from her perspective.

  7 Sep 2026 Trees
• 26/02810/TPO Awaiting decision

  Land Adjacent To 9 Beasley Close Great Sutton Ellesmere Port Cheshire West and Chester CH66 2SX

  T2 Yew - Partial crown reduction by up to 2m to clear light column and reinstate light spray to road. T3 Lime - Partial crown reduction by up to 2m to clear light column and reinstate light spray to road.

  4 Sep 2026 Trees
• 26/02816/TPO Awaiting decision

  Wades Clough Meadow Close Winsford CW7 2UE

  Ash - Dismantle to a 2 metre monolith Oak no. 1 - Reduce radial branches by 4 metres to lessen mechanical load, reduce height to a maximum of 2 metres to balance. Oak no. 2 - Dismantle to 6 metre monolith

  4 Sep 2026 Trees
• 26/02792/TPO Awaiting decision

  1 Spinney Drive Great Sutton Ellesmere Port Cheshire West And Chester CH66 4TY

  Sessile Oak; Crown raise oak back to statutory heights off carriageway and pathway. Pruning back to suitable pruning points.

  3 Sep 2026 Trees
• 26/02830/TPO Awaiting decision

  Arderne House Woodlea Avenue Upton Chester CH2 1NS

  Crab apple x3 close to provate property. Reduce height 2m and remove overhanging branches

  3 Sep 2026 Trees