Planning application
26/02097/CAT
The Old Post Office Stannage Lane Churton by Aldford Chester CH3 6LE
Proposal
Beech (820) - Fell to ground level
As published by the council, reference 26/02097/CAT
Timeline
Dates from the published record
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7 Jul 2026
Received by Cheshire West and Chester
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21 Jul 2026
Added to PlanIndex
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Decision
Awaiting decision
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The process from here
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