38 Eastgate Row South Eastgate Street Chester CH1 1LF

This site has had 2 applications since 2026.

• 26/02981/FUL Awaiting decision

  38 Eastgate Row South Eastgate Street Chester CH1 1LF

  Alterations to the basement, ground and first floors to create a self-contained retail unit with independent access from the Rows, including a new entrance to the Row-level shopfront, removal of existing vinyl cladding to both shopfronts, closure of openings to adjoining properties, and associated internal alterations.

  Submitted 18 Sep 2026 Full applications

1. 18 Sep 2026

   Received by Cheshire West and Chester

2. 5 Oct 2026

   Validated

   Checked as complete and ready for consideration.

3. 12 Oct 2026

   Added to PlanIndex

4. Decision

   Awaiting decision

   Decision expected by 30 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 heritage and listed building applications in a median of 80 days. More in our guide to how long planning decisions take.

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• 38 Eastgate Row South Eastgate Street Chester CH1 1LF

  26/02981/FUL Submitted 18 Sep 2026 50 yards away

  94% historically approved · decision due ~30 Nov

  Alterations to the basement, ground and first floors to create a self-contained retail unit with independent access from the Rows, including a new entrance to the Row-level shopfront, removal of existing vinyl cladding to both shopfronts, closure of openings to adjoining properties, and associated internal alterations.

  Awaiting decision Full applications Windows or glazing 14 docs

• 38 - 40 Eastgate Row South Eastgate Street Chester CH1 1LF

  26/02725/ADV Submitted 27 Aug 2026 50 yards away

  95% historically approved · decision due ~22 Oct

  Installation of internal signage, hanging sign and beam mounted signs

  Awaiting decision Advertising 10 docs

• Longus House 6 Newgate Row Grosvenor Shopping Centre Chester CH1 1ER

  19/01215/ADV Submitted 28 Mar 2019 50 yards away

  Installation of advertisements

  Granted Advertising 8 docs

• Longus House 6 Newgate Row Grosvenor Shopping Centre Chester CH1 1ER

  19/01216/LBC Submitted 28 Mar 2019 50 yards away

  Erection of advertisements

  Withdrawn Advertising 7 docs

• Longus House 6 Newgate Row Grosvenor Shopping Centre Chester CH1 1ER

  19/00191/LBC Submitted 18 Jan 2019 50 yards away

  External alterations to shop front and internal alterations to create void

  Granted Heritage and listed buildings Windows or glazing 16 docs

• Longus House 6 Newgate Row Grosvenor Shopping Centre Chester CH1 1ER

  19/00190/FUL Submitted 18 Jan 2019 50 yards away

  External alterations to shop front and internal alterations to create void

  Granted Full applications Windows or glazing 14 docs

• 26/01308/LBC Granted

  8 Upper Northgate Street Chester CH1 4EE

  Condenser pipework routed externally along the garden perimeter wall, with a new opening formed through the existing lift shaft to allow the pipework to follow existing cable routes to the cellar. Installation of 6 no. ceiling hatches within the customer area and 1 no. new electrical sub-board in the kitchen adjacent to existing boards.

  Received 29 Apr, published by the council 21 Jul 2026 Heritage and listed buildings
• 26/02565/S19 Granted

  The Old Hall High Street Great Budworth Northwich CW9 6HF

  Replacement of windows, and internal alterations including new glazed screens and bespoke joinery - Variation of Condition 2 (approved plans) and Condition 3 (Details of glazed screen and openings) of 26/01340/LBC

  Received 14 Aug, published by the council 9 Sep 2026 Heritage and listed buildings
• 26/00021/LBC Withdrawn

  The Hospice of The Good Shepherd Gordon Lane Backford Chester CH2 4DG

  Internal alterations to the existing layout of the preparation area and laying-in rest rooms within the former vicarage area including minor reconfiguration of partitions and door openings. Works also include the replacement of existing external timber doors.

  Received 5 Jan, published by the council 21 Jul 2026 Heritage and listed buildings
• 26/02280/LBC Granted

  39 White Friars Chester CH1 1NZ

  Installation of roof-mounted solar photovoltaic panels to the rear roof slope and installation of an external battery and inverter unit to the rear elevation.

  Received 21 Jul, published by the council 7 Aug 2026 Heritage and listed buildings
• 26/02154/LBC Granted

  The Flat Watergate Row South 59 Watergate Street Chester CH1 2LE

  Replacement of 5 single glazed window panels with double glazing and repainting and repair of frames

  Received 13 Jul, published by the council 11 Aug 2026 Heritage and listed buildings