72 Birches Lane Lostock Gralam Northwich CW9 7SN

1. 11 Sep 2026

   Received by Cheshire West and Chester

2. 16 Sep 2026

   Validated

   Checked as complete and ready for consideration.

3. 21 Sep 2026

   Added to PlanIndex

4. Decision

   Awaiting decision

   Decision expected by 11 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.

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.

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.

• 81A Birches Lane Lostock Gralam Northwich CW9 7SN

  18/03852/LDC Submitted 4 Oct 2018 50 yards away

  Single storey extension to rear and associated alterations

  Granted Lawful development Extension 8 docs
  Small domestic

• 15 Birch Grove Lostock Green Northwich CW9 7SS

  26/02962/FUL Submitted 17 Sep 2026 100 yards away

  94% historically approved · decision due ~12 Nov

  Single-storey rear extension and alterations to the existing garage, utility areas and front porch

  Awaiting decision Full applications Extension 6 docs
  Small domestic

• 45 Birches Lane Lostock Gralam Northwich CW9 7SN

  19/00762/FUL Submitted 25 Feb 2019 250 yards away

  Single storey rear extension (Re-submission of 18/03847/FUL)

  Granted Full applications Extension 7 docs
  Small domestic

• 45 Birches Lane Lostock Gralam Northwich CW9 7SN

  18/03847/FUL Submitted 3 Oct 2018 250 yards away

  Single storey side and first floor rear extension and front porch

  Withdrawn Full applications Extension 6 docs
  Small domestic

• 39 Birches Lane Lostock Gralam Northwich CW9 7SN

  18/03913/OUT Submitted 9 Oct 2018 300 yards away

  Demolition of existing single storey extension. Erection of 2 detached dwellings, together with formation of private drive and altered pavement crossing.

  Refused Outline Extension Demolition 40 docs
  Small domestic

• 23a Cinder Lane Lostock Green Northwich Cheshire CW9 7SP

  APP/2004/1265 Submitted 5 Jul 2004 350 yards away

  CONSERVATORY TO REAR

  Granted Extension 5 docs

• 26/03235/CAT Awaiting decision

  Millbrook House High Street Tattenhall Chester CH3 9PX

  Beech tree - Crown thin by approximately 15%, removing selected secondary and smaller branches throughout the crown to reduce overall crown density whilst retaining the trees natural form and structural framework. Reduce roadside lateral limbs by up to 2-3 metres, where appropriate, to reduce excessive end weight and mechanical loading on the limbs extending towards the roadside.

  Received 8 Oct, published by the council 12 Oct 2026 Trees
• 26/03243/TPO Awaiting decision

  Land At Lodge Lane Saughall Chester

  Various works to various trees including felling as detailed in the tree reports.

  Received 8 Oct, published by the council 12 Oct 2026 Trees
• 26/02810/TPO Granted

  Land Adjacent To 9 Beasley Close Great Sutton Ellesmere Port Cheshire West and Chester CH66 2SX

  T2 Yew - Partial crown reduction by up to 2m to clear light column and reinstate light spray to road. T3 Lime - Partial crown reduction by up to 2m to clear light column and reinstate light spray to road.

  4 Sep 2026 Trees
• 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.

  Received 3 Sep, published by the council 4 Sep 2026 Trees
• 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.

  Received 7 Oct, published by the council 12 Oct 2026 Trees