68 Highfield Road Chester CH1 5AZ

1. 14 Sep 2026

   Received by Cheshire West and Chester

2. 4 Oct 2026

   Added to PlanIndex

3. Decision

   Awaiting decision

   Decision expected by 9 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 lawful development applications in a median of 57 days. More in our guide to how long planning decisions take.

A lawful development certificate is a legal determination that existing or proposed works do not need planning permission; the merits of the scheme are not considered. More in our guide to planning application types.

• 6 Oakfield Road Chester Cheshire CH1 5AG

  20/00088/FUL Submitted 10 Jan 2020 100 yards away

  Demolition of existing garage and erection of single storey annexe

  Granted Full applications Demolition 6 docs
  Small domestic

• 54 Highfield Road Chester Cheshire CH1 5AZ

  20/00218/FUL Submitted 16 Jan 2020 100 yards away

  Extension to rear log cabin with raised roof

  Withdrawn Full applications Extension 7 docs

• 11 Oakfield Road Chester Cheshire CH1 5AG

  21/01459/FUL Submitted 1 Apr 2021 150 yards away

  Single storey rear extension

  Granted Full applications Extension 10 docs
  Small domestic

• 71 Highfield Road Chester Cheshire CH1 5AX

  22/01386/FUL Submitted 11 Apr 2022 150 yards away

  Use of property as registered childrens home for four children

  Granted Full applications 13 docs

• 71 Highfield Road Chester CH1 5AX

  26/00793/FUL Submitted 11 Mar 2026 150 yards away

  85% historically approved · decision due ~6 May

  Application for the change of use from dwelling to short term holiday Let accommodation - Retrospective.

  Awaiting decision Amendments 6 docs
  Domestic

• 2 Bowyers Close Chester Cheshire CH1 5ES

  19/00543/FUL Submitted 7 Feb 2019 150 yards away

  External alterations to convert garage to habitable accommodation

  Granted Full applications 5 docs

• 26/02707/LDC Granted

  9 Wharburton Close Cuddington Northwich CW8 2ZE

  Construction of rear single storey extension

  Received 26 Aug, published by the council 11 Sep 2026 Lawful development
• 25/03910/LDC Granted

  City Apartments 33 City Road Chester CH1 3AB

  Proposed façade remediation works including removal of combustible insulation, installation of non-combustible insulation and fire barriers along compartmentation lines, and replacement of aluminium cladding panels on a like-for-like basis

  Received 15 Dec, published by the council 21 Jul 2026 Lawful development
• 26/02291/LDC Withdrawn

  2 Heath Lane Barrow Chester CH3 7LL

  Conversion of existing bungalow roof from hipped to gable and rear dormer to create first floor, rooflights to front, removal of chimney stack, alterations to windows and doors, rendering finish, removal of oil heating and replacement to air source heat pump

  Received 22 Jul, published by the council 18 Aug 2026 Lawful development
• 26/02581/LDC Granted

  17 Grasmere Road Frodsham WA6 7LP

  Loft conversion with 3 rooflights and alterations to the front elevation fenestration (including new windows)

  Received 17 Aug, published by the council 4 Sep 2026 Lawful development
• 26/00996/LDC Withdrawn

  Waters Cross Watling Street Northwich CW9 5FY

  Proposed installation of external mobility scooter storage pods (temporary structures) with associated hardstanding within courtyard garden adjacent to car park

  Received 27 Mar, published by the council 21 Jul 2026 Lawful development