10 Orchard Drive Little Leigh Northwich CW8 4RW

1. 24 Jul 2026

   Received by Cheshire West and Chester

2. 13 Aug 2026

   Added to PlanIndex

3. Decision

   Awaiting decision

   Decision expected by 18 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

• Little Leigh Primary School Shutley Lane Little Leigh Northwich CW8 4RN

  25/02443/FUL Submitted 6 Aug 2025 116m away

  92% historically approved · decision due ~1 Oct

  Removal of shed with new air source heat pump installed in same position

  Awaiting decision Full applications 5 docs
  Small domestic

• 4 Church Meadows Little Leigh Northwich Cheshire CW8 4SB

  19/02601/HHE Submitted 10 Jul 2019 133m away

  Single storey rear extension

  Granted Outline Extension 7 docs
  Small domestic

• 16 Church Meadows Little Leigh Northwich Cheshire CW8 4SB

  20/03506/HHE Submitted 25 Sep 2020 154m away

  Single storey rear sunlounge extension

  Granted Extension 7 docs
  Small domestic

• 19 Church Meadows Little Leigh Northwich CW8 4SB

  26/00573/FUL Submitted 20 Feb 2026 159m away

  92% historically approved · decision due ~17 Apr

  Demolition of conservatory and replace with a new single storey extension

  Decided Full applications Extension Demolition
  Small domestic

• 26/28 Brakeley Lane Little Leigh Northwich Cheshire CW8 4RT

  22/02468/DSM Submitted 30 Jun 2022 185m away

  Install fixed line broadband electronic communications apparatus (1x 9m light wooden pole) (Ref CHF019-AC01-07-FF118)

  Decided 2 docs

• Brakeley Lodge Church Road Little Leigh Northwich CW8 4RR

  24/02745/FUL Submitted 12 Sep 2024 196m away

  Single storey rear extension with 2no. skylights and alteration to existing first floor rear window opening.

  Granted Full applications Extension Windows or glazing 7 docs
  Small domestic

• 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