The Flat Watergate Row South 59 Watergate Street Chester CH1 2LE

1. 13 Jul 2026

   Received by Cheshire West and Chester

2. 30 Jul 2026

   Validated

   Checked as complete and ready for consideration.

3. 11 Aug 2026

   Added to PlanIndex

4. Decision

   Awaiting decision

   Decision expected by 24 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.

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.

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.

More on full applications applications in our guide

• 53 Watergate Row South Watergate Street Chester CH1 2LE

  25/02776/ADV Submitted 4 Sep 2025 0m away

  92% historically approved · decision due ~30 Oct

  1 no. illuminated hanging sign to the building frontage above the street level unit and below the top of the row opening.

  Decided Advertising

• 53 Watergate Row South Watergate Street Chester CH1 2LE

  25/02780/LBC Submitted 4 Sep 2025 0m away

  100% historically approved · decision due ~30 Oct

  1 no. illuminated hanging sign to front elevation

  Decided Heritage and listed buildings

• 13 Watergate Row South Watergate Street Chester CH1 2LE

  26/00686/LBC Submitted 3 Mar 2026 0m away

  100% historically approved · decision due ~6 Jul

  External decorative works to the shopfront including repainting of fascia, pilasters, stallriser, balustrades, columns and display cabinets, hand-painted sign above the entrance door and installation of a replacement external hanging sign.

  Decided Heritage and listed buildings Windows or glazing

• The Flat Watergate Row South 59 Watergate Street Chester CH1 2LE

  26/02154/LBC Submitted 13 Jul 2026 0m away

  100% historically approved · decision due ~24 Sep

  Replacement of 5 single glazed window panels with double glazing and repainting and repair of frames

  Awaiting decision Heritage and listed buildings Windows or glazing

• 37 Watergate Street Chester CH1 2LB

  19/03299/FUL Submitted 30 Aug 2019 3m away

  Change of use to A4 drinking establishment

  Granted Full applications 6 docs

• 35 Watergate Street Chester CH1 2LB

  19/03271/LBC Submitted 28 Aug 2019 12m away

  Installation of fascia sign and hanging sign

  Granted Heritage and listed buildings 9 docs

• 26/02799/FUL Awaiting decision

  Urenco UK Ltd Capenhurst Lane Capenhurst Chester CH1 6ER

  Drilling of boreholes and installation of covers for groundwater monitoring purposes.

  3 Sep 2026 Full applications
• 26/01813/FUL Granted

  25 Dublin Croft Great Sutton Ellesmere Port CH66 2TD

  Two storey side extension with single storey front porch extension

  15 Jun 2026 Full applications
• 26/01781/FUL Granted

  Barnholt Norley Hall Farm Town Farm Lane Norley Northwich WA6 8NH

  Single-storey front porch extension and installation of photovoltaic panels to the rear south-facing roof elevation.

  11 Jun 2026 Full applications
• 26/01635/FUL Granted

  26 Arrowcroft Road Guilden Sutton Chester CH3 7ES

  Single storey rear/side extension

  28 May 2026 Full applications
• 26/01833/FUL Granted

  6 Oaklands Crescent Tattenhall Chester CH3 9QT

  Two storey side extensions above existing garage and single storey rear extension and render to all walls.

  16 Jun 2026 Full applications