Planning application
The Countess of Chester Hospital The Countess of Chester Health Park Liverpool Road Upton Chester CH2 1UL
Still open. Anyone can comment while the consultation period runs, and comments go to the council rather than to us.
Proposal
Construction of a new Energy Generation Compound (EGC), installation of a new low temperature hot water (LTHW) distribution network, decentralised heat pump installations and associated infrastructure. The Trust has engaged Vital Energi to carry out a comprehensive installation of new heat pump equipment which will reduce the Trust?s carbon emissions. The proposed project will replace this arrangement with a modern, efficient and future-ready low temperature hot water network designed to significantly improve energy efficiency, reduce carbon emissions and provide resilience for future decarbonisation opportunities. In summary, the proposed works comprise below which will be installed, on a permanent basis, built within boundary of the Hospital. 1. New Energy Generation Compound Construction of a new Energy Generation Compound housing: ? 2 No. 5MW high efficiency gas-fired LTHW boilers ? 1 No. 11m high chimney and associated flue arrangements ? Pressurisation systems ? Expansion plant ? Water treatment equipment ? Associated mechanical services ? Building management systems ? Electrical infrastructure 2. Distribution Infrastructure Construction of: ? New primary LTHW distribution network ? Interconnecting pipework systems 3. Heat Generation and Plant Infrastructure (5 No. decentralised Air Source Heat Pump systems) ? Creche ? Longhouse ? Martindale House ? Moston Lodge ? EDTC & Postgraduate 4. Substation Construction of a new Substation housing: ? Transformer ? LV Switchboard
As published by the council, reference 26/02179/FUL
Application record
- Reference
- 26/02179/FUL
- Category
- Full applications
- Status
- Awaiting decision
- Received
- 14 Jul 2026
- Validated
- 28 Aug 2026
- Postcode
- CH2 1UL
Timeline
Dates from the published record
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14 Jul 2026
Received by Cheshire West and Chester
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28 Aug 2026
Validated
Checked as complete and ready for consideration.
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7 Sep 2026
Added to PlanIndex
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Decision
Awaiting decision
Decision expected by 23 October 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.
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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