The Countess of Chester Hospital The Countess of Chester Health Park Liverpool Road Upton Chester CH2 1UL

This site has had 12 applications since 2019: 4 approved, 0 refused.

• 26/02179/FUL Awaiting decision

  The Countess of Chester Hospital The Countess of Chester Health Park Liverpool Road Upton Chester CH2 1UL

  Construction of a new Energy Generation Compound (EGC), installation of a new low temperature hot water (LTHW) distribution network, decentralised heat pump installations and associated infrastructure. The Trust has engaged Vital Energi to carry out a comprehensive installation of new heat pump equipment which will reduce the Trust?s carbon emissions. The proposed project will replace this arrangement with a modern, efficient and future-ready low temperature hot water network designed to significantly improve energy efficiency, reduce carbon emissions and provide resilience for future decarbonisation opportunities. In summary, the proposed works comprise below which will be installed, on a permanent basis, built within boundary of the Hospital. 1. New Energy Generation Compound Construction of a new Energy Generation Compound housing: ? 2 No. 5MW high efficiency gas-fired LTHW boilers ? 1 No. 11m high chimney and associated flue arrangements ? Pressurisation systems ? Expansion plant ? Water treatment equipment ? Associated mechanical services ? Building management systems ? Electrical infrastructure 2. Distribution Infrastructure Construction of: ? New primary LTHW distribution network ? Interconnecting pipework systems 3. Heat Generation and Plant Infrastructure (5 No. decentralised Air Source Heat Pump systems) ? Creche ? Longhouse ? Martindale House ? Moston Lodge ? EDTC & Postgraduate 4. Substation Construction of a new Substation housing: ? Transformer ? LV Switchboard

  Submitted 14 Jul 2026 Full applications
• 26/02040/FUL Awaiting decision

  The Countess of Chester Hospital The Countess of Chester Health Park Liverpool Road Upton Chester CH2 1UL

  Erection of plant room (retrospective)

  Submitted 2 Jul 2026 Amendments
• 25/03179/ADV Decided

  The Countess of Chester Hospital The Countess of Chester Health Park Liverpool Road Upton Chester CH2 1UL

  Illuminated and non illuminated signange to include 2 totem signs and entrance sign

  Submitted 8 Oct 2025 Advertising
• 25/02755/DIS Awaiting decision

  The Countess of Chester Hospital The Countess of Chester Health Park Liverpool Road Upton Chester CH2 1UL

  Application to discharge condition 6 (Full Travel Plan) of planning permission 23/02153/FUL.

  Submitted 3 Sep 2025 Conditions
• 25/02594/FUL Awaiting decision

  The Countess of Chester Hospital The Countess of Chester Health Park Liverpool Road Upton Chester CH2 1UL

  Material alterations to the external appearance of a hospital building (comprising the demolition of the majority of the existing building).

  Submitted 19 Aug 2025 Full applications
• 25/00454/FUL Awaiting decision

  The Countess of Chester Hospital The Countess of Chester Health Park Liverpool Road Upton Chester CH2 1UL

  Erection of two storey hospital building.

  Submitted 17 Feb 2025 Full applications
• 23/01580/DIS Awaiting decision

  The Countess of Chester Hospital The Countess of Chester Health Park Liverpool Road Upton Chester CH2 1UL

  Discharge of condition 15 (travel plan) on planning application 22/03028/OUT

  Submitted 16 May 2023 Conditions
• 20/01454/ADV Granted

  The Countess of Chester Hospital The Countess of Chester Health Park Liverpool Road Upton Chester CH2 1UL

  Illuminated signage to Accident and Emergency Department

  Decided 29 Apr 2020 Advertising
• 19/04584/S73 Awaiting decision

  The Countess of Chester Hospital The Countess of Chester Health Park Liverpool Road Upton Chester CH2 1UL

  Variation of Condition 2 (Plans) and 5 (Drainage) of 18/03540/FUL

  Submitted 24 Dec 2019 Amendments
• 19/03355/DIS Granted

  The Countess of Chester Hospital The Countess of Chester Health Park Liverpool Road Upton Chester CH2 1UL

  Discharge of condition 3 (materials) on planning permission 18/03540/FUL

  Decided 18 Sep 2019 Conditions

1. 29 Jan 2021

   Received by Cheshire West and Chester

2. 3 Mar 2021

   Validated

   Checked as complete and ready for consideration.

3. 9 Sep 2021

   Decision issued: Approval

4. 24 Sep 2026

   Added to PlanIndex

Cheshire West and Chester granted permission on 9 September 2021, 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 Countess Of Chester Health Park, The Countess Of Chester Hospital Liverpool Road Upton Chester Cheshire West And Chester CH2 1UL

  22/03857/NMA Submitted 12 Oct 2022 50 yards away

  Non Material Amendment to 21/00423/FUL (changes to external appearance and layout)

  Granted Amendments 10 docs

• The Countess of Chester Hospital The Countess of Chester Health Park Liverpool Road Upton Chester CH2 1UL

  19/04584/S73 Submitted 24 Dec 2019 50 yards away

  86% historically approved · decision due ~18 Feb

  Variation of Condition 2 (Plans) and 5 (Drainage) of 18/03540/FUL

  Awaiting decision Amendments 7 docs

• The Countess of Chester Hospital The Countess of Chester Health Park Liverpool Road Upton Chester CH2 1UL

  19/03355/DIS Submitted 5 Sep 2019 50 yards away

  Discharge of condition 3 (materials) on planning permission 18/03540/FUL

  Granted Conditions 2 docs

• The Countess of Chester Hospital The Countess of Chester Health Park Liverpool Road Upton Chester CH2 1UL

  19/02583/NMA Submitted 10 Jul 2019 50 yards away

  Amendment to planning permission 18/03540/FUL for alterations to elevations and internal layout

  Granted Amendments 10 docs

• The Countess of Chester Hospital The Countess of Chester Health Park Liverpool Road Upton Chester CH2 1UL

  20/01454/ADV Submitted 24 Apr 2020 50 yards away

  Illuminated signage to Accident and Emergency Department

  Granted Advertising 7 docs

• The Countess of Chester Hospital The Countess of Chester Health Park Liverpool Road Upton Chester CH2 1UL

  25/00454/FUL Submitted 17 Feb 2025 50 yards away

  93% historically approved · decision due ~18 Jun

  Erection of two storey hospital building.

  Awaiting decision Full applications 14 docs

• 26/02638/FUL Granted

  107 Pooltown Road Whitby Ellesmere Port CH65 7AF

  Change of use of dwelling to children's home for 2 children

  Received 20 Aug, published by the council 25 Aug 2026 Full applications
• 26/02576/FUL Granted

  1 Meadowbank Drive Little Sutton Ellesmere Port CH66 4JF

  Single storey rear extension

  Received 17 Aug, published by the council 27 Aug 2026 Full applications
• 26/01432/FUL Granted

  Cromwell Court Tarvin Road Frodsham WA6 6XN

  Demolition of existing shed. Erection of single storey outbuilding

  Received 12 May, published by the council 21 Jul 2026 Full applications
• 26/02991/CAT Awaiting decision

  Hartford Bowls and Tennis Club Chester Road Northwich CW8 1LW

  Oak (T1) - Reduce by approximately 1m and remove major deadwood

  Received 18 Sep, published by the council 24 Sep 2026 Full applications
• 26/00991/FUL Granted

  The Stray School Lane Neston CH64 7TX

  Installation of a 56 solar PV array within the grounds of the property

  Received 27 Mar, published by the council 21 Jul 2026 Full applications