Planning application
Far Hills Woodfall Lane Little Neston Neston CH64 4BT
Works: Trees Small domestic
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Proposal
Variation of Conditions 2 (Approved Plans) and 4 (Tree Protection/Replacement) of planning permission 25/03974/FUL (Extensions and alterations to existing dwelling to include a two-storey rear extension, single-storey side extension, single-storey front infill extension, front porch, rebuilding of existing lean-to, ground and first-floor side extension to replace existing attached garage to provide ancillary living accommodation. Rear covered patio/outdoor area, widening front driveway with a detached single-storey garage/carport outbuilding and associated landscaping works) to allow alterations to the approved single-storey detached garage.
As published by the council, reference 26/02820/S73
Application record
- Reference
- 26/02820/S73
- Type
- Trees
- Status
- Awaiting decision
- Received
- 7 Sep 2026
- Validated
- 7 Sep 2026
- Ward
- Little Neston
- Parish
- Neston
- Postcode
- CH64 4BT
Timeline
Dates from the published record
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7 Sep 2026
Received by Cheshire West and Chester
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4 Oct 2026
Added to PlanIndex
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Decision
Awaiting decision
Decision expected by 2 November 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
3 documents on file for this application
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Open the documentsWhat 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 tree works applications in a median of 52 days. More in our guide to how long planning decisions take.
About tree works applications
Applications for works to trees cover protected trees: consent under a tree preservation order, or six weeks notice for trees in a conservation area. More in our guide to planning application types.
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The Spinney Woodfall Lane Little Neston Neston CH64 4BT
Felling of T1 Cupressus macrocarpa. The tree is causing damage to the property and neighbouring properties, damage to pathways and is shedding branches over the property.
Decided Heritage and listed buildings Trees 3 docs -
1 The Flaxyard Woodfall Lane Little Neston Neston CH64 4BT
Beech tree (T1) - Situated on the front boundary of the property and has had branches removed by the Highways Department when the road was re-surfaced. Owners want to raise the crown on their side to balance the tree a bit better and allow the light in to their garden but still keep a screen.
Granted Trees 2 docs -
The Woodlands Woodfall Lane Little Neston Neston CH64 4BT
Fell Silverbirch (T1) due to condition and safety
Granted Trees 2 docs -
The Woodlands Woodfall Lane Little Neston Neston CH64 4BT
Ash (T1) - fell due to the trees position and size the roots are causing the sandstone wall to move and is noticeably bulging. The wall runs along part of School Lane and if it falls could potentially cause an accident. The tree needs to be removed before the wall can be made safe.
Granted Trees 7 docs -
Arandina Woodfall Lane Little Neston Neston CH64 4BT
Removal of a Black Pine tree (T1)
Granted Trees 4 docs -
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26/03235/CAT Awaiting decision
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26/03243/TPO Awaiting decision
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26/02810/TPO Granted
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26/02792/TPO Granted
1 Spinney Drive Great Sutton Ellesmere Port Cheshire West And Chester CH66 4TY
Sessile Oak; Crown raise oak back to statutory heights off carriageway and pathway. Pruning back to suitable pruning points.
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26/03219/TPO Awaiting decision
429 Chester Road Hartford Northwich CW8 2AF
1x Mature Oak - Request to crown lift to 5m to give clearance from property (lower branches now resting on roof). Crown thin/clean by 15% and crown reduce by up to 2m to maintain healthy shape and reduce chance of failure.