Planning application
Land Along Side Northwich Road Dutton Northwich
Works: Trees
Still open. Anyone can comment while the consultation period runs, and comments go to the council rather than to us.
Proposal
Removal of sections of hawthorn hedgerow and silver birch (approximately 15 metres) to improve site access
As published by the council, reference 26/00459/HED
Application record
- Reference
- 26/00459/HED
- Type
- Trees
- Status
- Awaiting decision
- Received
- 12 Feb 2026
- Validated
- 3 Mar 2026
- Ward
- Marbury
- Parish
- Dutton
Timeline
Dates from the published record
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12 Feb 2026
Received by Cheshire West and Chester
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3 Mar 2026
Validated
Checked as complete and ready for consideration.
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21 Jul 2026
Added to PlanIndex
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Decision
Awaiting decision
Decision expected by 28 April 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.
Documents
Plans, drawings, consultee responses and the officer's report
5 documents on file for this application
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Open the documentsWhat happens while it is decided
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.
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.
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