53 Lower Bridge Street Chester CH1 1RS

1. 10 Aug 2026

   Received by Cheshire West and Chester

2. 25 Aug 2026

   Validated

   Checked as complete and ready for consideration.

3. 25 Aug 2026

   Added to PlanIndex

4. Decision

   Awaiting decision

   Decision expected by 20 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.

Heritage applications concern listed buildings and conservation areas. Listed building consent is needed for works, inside or out, that affect the special interest of a listed building, and carrying out such works without consent is a criminal offence. The council weighs harm to the heritage asset against any public benefit of the proposal.

More on heritage and listed buildings applications in our guide

• 53 Lower Bridge Street Chester CH1 1RS

  26/02514/FUL Submitted 10 Aug 2026 0m away

  89% historically approved · decision due ~5 Oct

  Change of use from Class E (Retail) to public bar (Sui Generis) with minor alterations to listed building

  Awaiting decision Full applications 8 docs

• 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

• 26/02798/LBC Awaiting decision

  Holiday Inn Lower Mersey Street Ellesmere Port CH65 2AL

  Replacement windows. Replacement roof to main hotel and middle appex of the leisure centre.

  25 Aug 2026 Heritage and listed buildings
• 26/02028/LBC Granted

  The Cottage Aston Lane Aston Frodsham WA7 3BZ

  Internal alterations; External alterations including installation of new conservation rooflights, new windows and doors, infilling window opening, and installation of door and side light to open porch/recessed entrance to enclose porch area. Erect brick extension to rear for boiler.

  1 Jul 2026 Heritage and listed buildings
• 26/02430/LBC Awaiting decision

  Laurel House 103 High Street Tarvin Chester CH3 8JA

  Single storey side and rear extension following removal of external toilet structure, side dormer, replacement of external doors and windows and re-rendering of property

  3 Aug 2026 Heritage and listed buildings
• 26/02394/LBC Awaiting decision

  Alvanley Hall Court Manley Road Alvanley Frodsham WA6 9DN

  Single storey rear extension

  30 Jul 2026 Heritage and listed buildings
• 26/02319/LBC Awaiting decision

  The Red Lion Church Street Tarvin Chester CH3 8EB

  Knock through and refurbishment of existing out building to create Sports Bar Area

  23 Jul 2026 Heritage and listed buildings