2 Heath Lane Barrow Chester CH3 7LL

1. 22 Jul 2026

   Received by Cheshire West and Chester

2. 17 Aug 2026

   Validated

   Checked as complete and ready for consideration.

3. 18 Aug 2026

   Added to PlanIndex

4. Decision

   Awaiting decision

   Decision expected by 12 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.

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 lawful development certificate is a legal determination, not a planning judgement. It asks the council to confirm either that existing use or works are lawful, often through the passage of time, or that a proposal would not need planning permission at all. The applicant must prove the facts; the merits of the scheme are not considered.

More on lawful development applications in our guide

• Willow Cottage Heath Lane Barrow Chester CH3 7LL

  25/03044/FUL Submitted 26 Sep 2025 0m away

  92% historically approved · decision due ~21 Nov

  Single storey rear extension.

  Decided Full applications Extension
  Small domestic

• Hollowmoor Cottage Irons Lane Barrow Chester Cheshire CH3 7LD

  19/01577/FUL Submitted 24 Apr 2019 341m away

  Single storey annexe extension to side

  Granted Full applications Extension 13 docs
  Small domestic

• 11 Manor Park Barrow Chester CH3 7LH

  26/01706/FUL Submitted 5 Jun 2026 372m away

  Erection of front infill extension, removal of side conservatory, alterations to the existing roof including the addition of skylights, alterations to and replacement of windows and doors and render and cladding to external elevations.

  Granted Full applications Extension Windows or glazing 10 docs

• 4 Heath Lane Barrow Chester Cheshire CH3 7LL

  19/03704/FUL Submitted 7 Oct 2019 402m away

  Creation of a front dormer window

  Granted Full applications Loft or dormer Windows or glazing 4 docs

• Heath Farm Irons Lane Barrow Chester Cheshire CH3 7LF

  20/03691/FUL Submitted 7 Oct 2020 405m away

  Single storey front extension

  Granted Full applications Extension 10 docs
  Small domestic

• Mill House Mill Lane Barrow Chester Cheshire CH3 7JF

  19/02518/FUL Submitted 4 Jul 2019 418m away

  Raising roof height of existing single storey rear outrigger to full two storey height

  Granted Full applications Extension 10 docs
  Small domestic

• 26/02201/LDC Granted

  57 Thackeray Drive Great Boughton Chester CH3 5LP

  External alterations to the existing external openings, including the removal of one door, the conversion of an existing door opening to a window, and the formation of a new window at first-floor level.

  15 Jul 2026 Lawful development
• 26/01077/LDC Withdrawn

  Southmead Mill Lane Willaston Neston CH64 1RL

  Erection of detached garage

  7 Apr 2026 Lawful development
• 26/02245/LDC Granted

  47 Hill Top Grange Davenham Northwich CW9 8XB

  Single storey rear extension

  20 Jul 2026 Lawful development
• 26/02647/LDC Awaiting decision

  Christleton High School Village Road Christleton Chester CH3 7AD

  Erection of school rear boundary between the school playing field and a section of Birch Heath Lane

  20 Aug 2026 Lawful development
• 26/01806/LDC Granted

  20 Clarendon Close Chester CH4 7BL

  Single storey side extension

  15 Jun 2026 Lawful development