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Former Chester College Playing Fields Clifton Drive Off Sealand Road Chester

Granted Cheshire West and Chester 24/03291/NMA Trees

Works: Trees Major scheme

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Permission granted. Work must normally begin within three years of the decision or the permission lapses.

Proposal

Non-material amendment to condition 14 (tree /hedge protection) of planning permission 13/03615/OUT (for the erection of 142 dwellings, landscaping, public open space, internal access roads, garages, car parking, pumping stations and associated infrastructure) (Amendment to refer to updated Arboricultural Impact Assessment and associated Arboricultural Method Statement)

As published by the council, reference 24/03291/NMA

Application record

Reference
24/03291/NMA
Type
Trees
Status
Approved
Decision
Granted As published: Approval
Received
4 Nov 2024
Validated
8 Nov 2024
Decided
6 Dec 2024
Ward
Blacon
Decision by
Delegated Decision

Site history

Applications at this address on the Cheshire West and Chester register

This site has had 4 applications since 2020: 3 approved, 0 refused.

  • 21/01682/FUL Withdrawn

    Former Chester College Playing Fields Clifton Drive Off Sealand Road Chester

    The installation of a head wall and surface water drainage outfall to the Sealand Drain water course to the west of Clifton Drive, associated with the drainage strategy for the residential development of land to the east of Clifton Drive approved under application reference 20/04152/REM

    Decided 14 Dec 2021 Full applications
  • 20/04152/REM Granted

    Former Chester College Playing Fields Clifton Drive Off Sealand Road Chester

    Approval of reserved matters (appearance, landscaping, layout and scale) following outline application 13/03615/OUT for the erection of 142 dwellings, landscaping, public open space, internal access roads, garages, car parking, pumping stations and associated infrastructure.

    Decided 16 Apr 2021 Outline
  • 20/04153/DIS Granted

    Former Chester College Playing Fields Clifton Drive Off Sealand Road Chester

    Discharge of condition 21 (surface water drainage) of outline planning permission 13/03615/OUT for residential development (up to 142 homes)

    Decided 15 Nov 2021 Conditions

Timeline

Dates from the published record

  1. 4 Nov 2024

    Received by Cheshire West and Chester

  2. 8 Nov 2024

    Validated

    Checked as complete and ready for consideration.

  3. 6 Dec 2024

    Decision issued: Approval

  4. 10 Sep 2026

    Added to PlanIndex

Documents

Plans, drawings, consultee responses and the officer's report

5 documents on file for this application

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What this grant of permission means

Cheshire West and Chester granted permission on 6 December 2024, 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.

About tree works applications

Applications for works to trees cover protected trees: consent under a tree preservation order, or six weeks notice for trees in a conservation area. More in our guide to planning application types.

Nearby applications

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  • Former Chester College Playing Fields Clifton Drive Off Sealand Road Chester

    20/04152/REM Submitted 6 Nov 2020 50 yards away

    Approval of reserved matters (appearance, landscaping, layout and scale) following outline application 13/03615/OUT for the erection of 142 dwellings, landscaping, public open space, internal access roads, garages, car parking, pumping stations and associated infrastructure.

    Granted Outline 169 docs
    Major scheme
  • Former Chester College Playing Fields Clifton Drive Off Sealand Road Chester

    20/04153/DIS Submitted 6 Nov 2020 50 yards away

    Discharge of condition 21 (surface water drainage) of outline planning permission 13/03615/OUT for residential development (up to 142 homes)

    Granted Conditions New dwelling 61 docs
  • Chester College Playing Fields Sealand Road Chester

    18/04401/DIS Submitted 13 Nov 2018 50 yards away

    Discharge of condition 10 (scheme of archaeological investigation) of planning permission 13/03615/OUT (appeal reference APP/A0665/V/15/3013622) (Residential development for up to 142 homes)

    Granted Conditions New dwelling 3 docs
  • 142 Sealand Road Chester Cheshire CH1 4LG

    18/02513/FUL Submitted 29 Jun 2018 100 yards away

    Single storey extension to rear.

    Granted Full applications Extension 9 docs
    Small domestic
  • 44 Celebration Drive Chester CH1 5FE

    24/02547/LDC Submitted 27 Aug 2024 150 yards away

    Installation of a door to the side wall of existing garage.

    Granted Lawful development 9 docs
  • 31 Silver Road Chester CH1 5FF

    26/01020/FUL Submitted 31 Mar 2026 150 yards away

    Change of use of dwelling to childrens home for two children

    Granted Full applications
    Domestic

In Cheshire West and Chester

  • 26/03235/CAT Awaiting decision

    Millbrook House High Street Tattenhall Chester CH3 9PX

    Beech tree - Crown thin by approximately 15%, removing selected secondary and smaller branches throughout the crown to reduce overall crown density whilst retaining the trees natural form and structural framework. Reduce roadside lateral limbs by up to 2-3 metres, where appropriate, to reduce excessive end weight and mechanical loading on the limbs extending towards the roadside.

    Received 8 Oct, published by the council 12 Oct 2026 Trees
  • 26/03243/TPO Awaiting decision

    Land At Lodge Lane Saughall Chester

    Various works to various trees including felling as detailed in the tree reports.

    Received 8 Oct, published by the council 12 Oct 2026 Trees
  • 26/02810/TPO Granted

    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
  • 26/02792/TPO Granted

    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.

    Received 3 Sep, published by the council 4 Sep 2026 Trees
  • 26/03219/TPO Awaiting decision

    429 Chester Road Hartford Northwich CW8 2AF

    1x Mature Oak - Request to crown lift to 5m to give clearance from property (lower branches now resting on roof). Crown thin/clean by 15% and crown reduce by up to 2m to maintain healthy shape and reduce chance of failure.

    Received 7 Oct, published by the council 12 Oct 2026 Trees