Trafford House Vicarage Lane Helsby Frodsham WA6 9AE

1. 28 Jan 2026

   Received by Cheshire West and Chester

2. 21 Jul 2026

   Added to PlanIndex

3. Decision

   Awaiting decision

   Decision expected by 25 March 2026, 8 weeks from validation under the statutory target for most applications. Extensions of time are common and are agreed case by case.

   Cheshire West and Chester took a median of 56 days over the applications it decided in the last year.

This application is with Cheshire West and Chester for determination, against a statutory target of eight weeks. Over the last year Cheshire West and Chester decided tree works applications in a median of 52 days. More in our guide to how long planning decisions take.

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.

• Land At Clifton Vicarage Lane Helsby Frodsham

  18/04463/REM Submitted 16 Nov 2018 50 yards away

  Approval of reserved matters following outline application 18/01260/OUT - erection of one new dwelling with garage and widening of existing access

  Granted Reserved matters New dwelling 17 docs
  Domestic

• The Vicarage Vicarage Lane Helsby Frodsham WA6 9AB

  24/02856/TPO Submitted 24 Sep 2024 50 yards away

  Item 10 - Sycamore (majority of crown overhanging neighbours exposed to wind damage after removal of protection from Sycamore (12) - Reduce end weight overhang the neighbours by 1.5 to 2m to reduce the risk of failure. Item 12 - Sycamore (recent major gale damage and structurally compromised stem. No appropriate pruning options to justify retention) - Fell to low stump to allow for replacement. Tidy snags on adjacent trees and remove hangers created by the recent winds. Plant replacement Field Maple for item (12).

  Granted Trees 4 docs

• The Old Hall Vicarage Lane Helsby Frodsham WA6 9AB

  22/00958/FUL Submitted 10 Mar 2022 100 yards away

  Demolition of existing garage, erection of single storey side extension

  Granted Full applications Extension Demolition 15 docs
  Small domestic

• The Old Hall Vicarage Lane Helsby Frodsham WA6 9AB

  20/02292/TPO Submitted 1 Jul 2020 100 yards away

  94% historically approved · decision due ~26 Aug

  T1 - sycamore with large cavity at base - fell to low stump T2 - horse chestnut - reduce large limbs overhanging driveway by approximately 2-3m

  Awaiting decision Full applications 3 docs

• 5 Hale View Road Helsby Frodsham Cheshire WA6 9PH

  19/02405/FUL Submitted 26 Jun 2019 150 yards away

  Demolition of garage and erection of side and rear extensions

  Granted Full applications Extension Demolition 14 docs

• 230 Chester Road Helsby Frodsham Cheshire WA6 0PW

  25/03534/PMA Submitted 10 Nov 2025 150 yards away

  92% historically approved · decision due ~5 Jan

  Change of use of lower floor into residential use and incorporated into 230 Chester Road

  Decided

• 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