Montrose Mill Lane Willaston Neston CH64 1RF

1. 28 Sep 2026

   Received by Cheshire West and Chester

2. 4 Oct 2026

   Added to PlanIndex

3. Decision

   Awaiting decision

   Decision expected by 23 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.

• Tree Tops Mill Lane Willaston Neston CH64 1RF

  20/00127/DIS Submitted 14 Jan 2020 50 yards away

  Discharge of condition 3 (materials) of planning permission 17/00291/FUL

  Granted Conditions 2 docs

• Tree Tops Mill Lane Willaston Neston CH64 1RF

  18/03805/FUL Submitted 2 Oct 2018 50 yards away

  Works to widen existing vehicle access including alterations to boundary wall

  Granted Full applications 10 docs
  Small domestic

• Tree Tops Mill Lane Willaston Neston CH64 1RF

  25/01680/DIS Submitted 3 Jun 2025 50 yards away

  Discharge of conditions 3 (drainage), 4 (piling), 6 (landscape scheme), 8 (bird/bat boxes) and 9 (external lighting) of 22/01374/FUL (Allowed on appeal APP/A0665/W/23/3328538)

  Split decision Conditions 15 docs

• The Gables Mill Lane Willaston Neston CH64 1RG

  19/00186/FUL Submitted 17 Jan 2019 100 yards away

  Conversion of existing garage and store to annexe with extension

  Refused Full applications Extension 8 docs

• Southmead Mill Lane Willaston Neston CH64 1RL

  26/02636/FUL Submitted 20 Aug 2026 100 yards away

  Detached garage

  Granted Full applications 5 docs

• Southmead Mill Lane Willaston Neston CH64 1RL

  26/01075/FUL Submitted 7 Apr 2026 100 yards away

  Single storey rear extension

  Granted Full applications Extension 7 docs
  Small domestic

• 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