Car Park Greyfriars House Grey Friars Chester CH1 2NW

1. 5 Oct 2026

   Received by Cheshire West and Chester

2. 12 Oct 2026

   Added to PlanIndex

3. 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 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.

• Greyfriars House Greyfriars Chester

  20/02064/FUL Submitted 17 Jun 2020 50 yards away

  Replacement of 5 Georgian style wooden sash windows, 3 box sash windows and replacement of window door

  Granted Full applications Windows or glazing 11 docs

• Greyfriars House Grey Friars Chester CH1 2NW

  25/03387/CAT Submitted 29 Oct 2025 50 yards away

  92% historically approved · decision due ~24 Dec

  2x Beech trees (T1 and T2) - Crown reduction by up to a maximum of 2.5m height and 2m spread. Work to be done to maintain the size of the trees as well as the aesthetic of the area. 1x Sycamore (T3) Crown reduction by up to a maximum of 2.5m height and 2m spread.

  Decided Trees

• 17 Black Friars Chester CH1 2NU

  20/03583/CAT Submitted 1 Oct 2020 50 yards away

  Fir tree in rear garden - Fell

  Decided Trees 3 docs

• 17 Black Friars Chester CH1 2NU

  20/03047/FUL Submitted 21 Aug 2020 50 yards away

  Render to exposed brickwork on front and side elevations (part of the front elevation is already rendered)

  Granted Full applications 10 docs

• 15 Black Friars Chester CH1 2NU

  20/02765/CAT Submitted 4 Aug 2020 50 yards away

  1 x Cherry (front), 1 x Conifer (rear) and 1 x Conifer in neighbours garden - fell.

  Decided 5 docs

• Nicholas House 1 Black Friars Chester CH1 2NU

  25/03017/FUL Submitted 24 Sep 2025 50 yards away

  94% historically approved · decision due ~19 Nov

  Proposed elevational upgrades (replacement cladding, windows and doors).

  Decided Full applications Windows or glazing

• 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