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Handbridge United Reformed Church Handbridge Chester CH4 7JF

Awaiting decision Cheshire West and Chester 26/01820/FUL Full applications

Works: Extension

Still open. Anyone can comment while the consultation period runs, and comments go to the council rather than to us.

Proposal

Conversion and extension of the former church building to provide a purpose-built student accommodation comprising 23 studios, and communal area. Associated landscaping and cycle parking.

As published by the council, reference 26/01820/FUL

Application record

Reference
26/01820/FUL
Category
Full applications
Status
Awaiting decision
Received
15 Jun 2026
Validated
24 Jul 2026
Ward
Handbridge Park
Postcode
CH4 7JF

Timeline

Dates from the published record

  1. 15 Jun 2026

    Received by Cheshire West and Chester

  2. 24 Jul 2026

    Validated

    Checked as complete and ready for consideration.

  3. 6 Aug 2026

    Added to PlanIndex

  4. Decision

    Awaiting decision

    Decision expected by 18 September 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 58 days over the applications it decided in the last year.

Documents

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

31 documents on file for this application

A planning file usually holds the application form, drawings and site plans, consultee responses, the officer's report and the decision notice.

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What happens while it is decided

The process from here

This application is with Cheshire West and Chester for determination. The council publicises it, consults neighbours and technical bodies where required, and weighs the responses against local and national planning policy.

The statutory target is eight weeks for most applications and thirteen for major development, though extensions of time are common. Comments carry most weight while the case is undecided, so check the council portal for the deadline if you want to respond.

About full applications applications

How this application type works

A full application seeks permission for a complete, detailed proposal in one go: siting, design, access and landscaping are all fixed at this stage. It is the standard route for new buildings, conversions and changes of use. The statutory target is eight weeks for smaller schemes and thirteen weeks for major development, though complex cases often take longer by agreement.

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