53 Lower Bridge Street Chester CH1 1RS

1. 10 Aug 2026

   Received by Cheshire West and Chester

2. 25 Aug 2026

   Added to PlanIndex

3. Decision

   Awaiting decision

   Decision expected by 5 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 273 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 Lower Bridge Street Chester CH1 1RS

  26/02515/LBC Submitted 10 Aug 2026 0m away

  90% historically approved · decision due ~20 Oct

  Change of use from Class E (Retail) to public bar (Sui Generis) with minor alterations to listed building including adding a staircase to basement, installation of bar, and additional window to side elevation.

  Awaiting decision Heritage and listed buildings Windows or glazing

• 35 Lower Bridge Street Chester CH1 1RS

  26/00340/LBC Submitted 29 Jan 2026 0m away

  90% historically approved · decision due ~27 Jul

  Retrospective element for the repainting of the front elevation, as well as proposed works relating to signage and a decorative floral installation

  Awaiting decision Heritage and listed buildings

• Footpath Outside 33 Lower Bridge Street Chester

  25/03211/FUL Submitted 10 Oct 2025 12m away

  90% historically approved · decision due ~5 Dec

  Installation of 1No. BT Street Hub Unit and associated advertisement panels on either side of the unit

  Awaiting decision Advertising 12 docs

• Footpath Outside 33 Lower Bridge Street Chester

  25/03212/ADV Submitted 10 Oct 2025 12m away

  90% historically approved · decision due ~5 Dec

  Two digital 75 inch LCD display screen, one on each side of the Street Hub unit.

  Awaiting decision Outline 12 docs

• 1 Heritage Court Lower Bridge Street Chester CH1 1RD

  20/03196/FUL Submitted 2 Sep 2020 43m away

  Two rear roof dormers

  Granted Full applications Loft or dormer 22 docs

• 1 Heritage Court Lower Bridge Street Chester CH1 1RD

  20/02587/PDO Submitted 21 Jul 2020 43m away

  Change of use from offices to residential (9 1-bed and 2 2-bed apartments)

  Refused Amendments New dwelling 19 docs

• 26/02662/FUL Awaiting decision

  2 Upton Park Upton Chester CH2 1DG

  Alterations to existing extension, including replacement of render with brickwork and roof alterations

  24 Aug 2026 Full applications
• 26/02656/FUL Awaiting decision

  13 Ince Drive Farndon Chester CH3 6NS

  Erection of porch to front

  21 Aug 2026 Full applications
• 26/02643/FUL Awaiting decision

  21 York Drive Mickle Trafford Chester CH2 4DT

  Single storey front and rear extensions

  20 Aug 2026 Full applications
• 26/02636/FUL Awaiting decision

  Southmead Mill Lane Willaston Neston CH64 1RL

  Detached garage

  20 Aug 2026 Full applications
• 26/02638/FUL Awaiting decision

  107 Pooltown Road Whitby Ellesmere Port CH65 7AF

  Change of use of dwelling to children's home for 2 children

  20 Aug 2026 Full applications