Towngate House Back Lane Whitley Warrington WA4 4QP

This site has had 2 applications since 2026.

• 26/01990/FUL Awaiting decision

  Towngate House Back Lane Whitley Warrington WA4 4QP

  Replacement of external windows, external utility room door and replace window with door in rear elevation, reintroduction of external door in side elevation, introduction of new rooflights to pitched roof, removal of the garden room, internal alterations to bathrooms, new internal door openings to bathrooms and hall, new partition and patio doors to the modern garage, reorganisation of parking, driveway and hedge to the front of the property, new garden wall and gate to the side of the property, within curtilage, new fence to the rear and removal of Leylandii hedge on roadside corner and raising the height of the boundary to the rear of the dwelling

  Submitted 30 Jun 2026 Trees

1. 30 Jun 2026

   Received by Cheshire West and Chester

2. 17 Jul 2026

   Validated

   Checked as complete and ready for consideration.

3. 22 Jul 2026

   Added to PlanIndex

4. Decision

   Awaiting decision

   Decision expected by 11 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 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.

• Towngate House Back Lane Whitley Warrington WA4 4QP

  26/01990/FUL Submitted 30 Jun 2026 50 yards away

  97% historically approved · decision due ~11 Sep

  Replacement of external windows, external utility room door and replace window with door in rear elevation, reintroduction of external door in side elevation, introduction of new rooflights to pitched roof, removal of the garden room, internal alterations to bathrooms, new internal door openings to bathrooms and hall, new partition and patio doors to the modern garage, reorganisation of parking, driveway and hedge to the front of the property, new garden wall and gate to the side of the property, within curtilage, new fence to the rear and removal of Leylandii hedge on roadside corner and raising the height of the boundary to the rear of the dwelling

  Awaiting decision Trees 20 docs
  Small domestic

• Rose Bank Bentleys Farm Lane Whitley Northwich WA4 4QN

  20/03950/TPO Submitted 26 Oct 2020 100 yards away

  Tree 1 - Holly (conservation area) - Reduce in height from 40ft to 10ft and maintain as a large bush which would be more suitable for its position in relation to the property (Rose Bank 10ft away) and other surrounding large trees. Tree 2 - Copper Beech (protected woodland) - Reduce in height and spread.

  Granted Trees 9 docs

• Manor Farm Barn Bentleys Farm Lane Whitley Northwich WA4 4QN

  19/03136/FUL Submitted 15 Aug 2019 100 yards away

  Replacement of garage door with window

  Granted Full applications Windows or glazing 7 docs

• White Thorns Back Lane Whitley Warrington WA4 4QJ

  26/03173/CAT Submitted 5 Oct 2026 100 yards away

  92% historically approved · decision due ~30 Nov

  Oak (T4) - Remove over-extended 2nd order limb back to main stem union. Lime (T5) - Reduce crown at defective union, reduce central leader to 2m above the bifurcation, and to 0.3m above the adjacent minor branch.

  Awaiting decision Other 2 docs

• Rose Bank Bentleys Farm Lane Whitley Northwich WA4 4QN

  26/02858/TPO Submitted 9 Sep 2026 150 yards away

  97% historically approved · decision due ~13 Nov

  Tree cutting required on behalf of cityfibre to allow new overhead cable installation. Clearance required will be approximately 0.5m through the trees around the circumference of cable to create clear line of sight and prevent tree rub. Cutting will be kept minimal where possible

  Awaiting decision Trees 4 docs

• Town Pit Farm Bentleys Farm Lane Whitley Northwich WA4 4QN

  25/02489/FUL Submitted 11 Aug 2025 200 yards away

  94% historically approved · decision due ~6 Oct

  Removal and replacement of existing orangery with single storey side extension, linked covered walkway and new rear courtyard wall

  Decided Full applications Extension
  Small domestic

• 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