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1 Westfield Close Chester CH4 8AU

Awaiting decision Cheshire West and Chester 26/02260/LDC Lawful development

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

Proposal

Proposed installation of 16 solar panels on the southern roof slope of the property

As published by the council, reference 26/02260/LDC

Application record

Reference
26/02260/LDC
Category
Lawful development
Status
Awaiting decision
Received
20 Jul 2026
Validated
4 Sep 2026
Ward
Handbridge Park
Postcode
CH4 8AU

Site history

Applications at this address on the Cheshire West and Chester register

This site has had 3 applications since 2018.

  • 24/02903/CAT Decided

    1 Westfield Close Chester CH4 8AU

    1. Crown reduction of 2 metres - silver birch and Acer to west of property. 2. Remove Yew2 down to stump at East of property. Blocking access to light and too close to Sycamore. 3. Crown reduction of Sycamore by 3-4 metres and Cherry by 2 metres to East of property.

    Decided 10 Dec 2024 Other
  • 18/02434/CAT Decided

    1 Westfield Close Chester CH4 8AU

    Remove conifer closest to the property

    Decided 2 Sep 2018 Heritage and listed buildings

Timeline

Dates from the published record

  1. 20 Jul 2026

    Received by Cheshire West and Chester

  2. 4 Sep 2026

    Validated

    Checked as complete and ready for consideration.

  3. 12 Oct 2026

    Added to PlanIndex

  4. Decision

    Awaiting decision

    Decision expected by 30 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 56 days over the applications it decided in the last year.

Documents

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

10 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

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 lawful development applications in a median of 57 days. More in our guide to how long planning decisions take.

About lawful development applications

A lawful development certificate is a legal determination that existing or proposed works do not need planning permission; the merits of the scheme are not considered. More in our guide to planning application types.

Nearby applications

Within 0.3 miles

  • 1 Westfield Close Chester CH4 8AU

    24/02903/CAT Submitted 26 Sep 2024 50 yards away

    1. Crown reduction of 2 metres - silver birch and Acer to west of property. 2. Remove Yew2 down to stump at East of property. Blocking access to light and too close to Sycamore. 3. Crown reduction of Sycamore by 3-4 metres and Cherry by 2 metres to East of property.

    Decided Other Trees 4 docs
  • 1 Westfield Close Chester CH4 8AU

    18/02434/CAT Submitted 22 Jun 2018 50 yards away

    Remove conifer closest to the property

    Decided Heritage and listed buildings 4 docs
  • 4 Westfield Close Chester CH4 8AU

    26/01256/FUL Submitted 24 Apr 2026 50 yards away

    94% historically approved · decision due ~19 Jun

    First floor side extension and single storey rear extension, including the rendering of the property

    Awaiting decision Full applications Extension 15 docs
    Small domestic
  • 4 Westfield Close Chester CH4 8AU

    26/00910/TPO Submitted 23 Mar 2026 50 yards away

    Maple tree and 2 x Pine trees need pollarding and pruning back and having dead branches removed.

    Granted Trees
  • 25 Curzon Park North Chester Cheshire CH4 8AP

    18/03143/FUL Submitted 10 Aug 2018 50 yards away

    Single storey rear extension. Roof lights to converted first floor garage roof space.

    Granted Full applications Extension Loft or dormer 16 docs
    Small domestic
  • 25 Curzon Park North Chester Cheshire CH4 8AP

    20/02348/FUL Submitted 6 Jul 2020 50 yards away

    Single storey rear extension and garage conversion

    Granted Full applications Extension 14 docs
    Small domestic

In Cheshire West and Chester

  • 26/02707/LDC Granted

    9 Wharburton Close Cuddington Northwich CW8 2ZE

    Construction of rear single storey extension

    Received 26 Aug, published by the council 11 Sep 2026 Lawful development
  • 25/03910/LDC Granted

    City Apartments 33 City Road Chester CH1 3AB

    Proposed façade remediation works including removal of combustible insulation, installation of non-combustible insulation and fire barriers along compartmentation lines, and replacement of aluminium cladding panels on a like-for-like basis

    Received 15 Dec, published by the council 21 Jul 2026 Lawful development
  • 26/02291/LDC Withdrawn

    2 Heath Lane Barrow Chester CH3 7LL

    Conversion of existing bungalow roof from hipped to gable and rear dormer to create first floor, rooflights to front, removal of chimney stack, alterations to windows and doors, rendering finish, removal of oil heating and replacement to air source heat pump

    Received 22 Jul, published by the council 18 Aug 2026 Lawful development
  • 26/02581/LDC Granted

    17 Grasmere Road Frodsham WA6 7LP

    Loft conversion with 3 rooflights and alterations to the front elevation fenestration (including new windows)

    Received 17 Aug, published by the council 4 Sep 2026 Lawful development
  • 26/00996/LDC Withdrawn

    Waters Cross Watling Street Northwich CW9 5FY

    Proposed installation of external mobility scooter storage pods (temporary structures) with associated hardstanding within courtyard garden adjacent to car park

    Received 27 Mar, published by the council 21 Jul 2026 Lawful development