St Marys Parish Church Whitegate Road Winsford CW8 2AY

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.

• Whitegate Church of England Primary School Whitegate Road Winsford CW8 2AY

  24/02693/CAT Submitted 10 Sep 2024 150 yards away

  Works to trees including crown lifting and removal - as detailed in tree report

  Decided Trees 4 docs

• Whitegate House Whitegate Lane Winsford CW8 2AY

  21/01440/LBC Submitted 31 Mar 2021 150 yards away

  Vehicle access and off-road parking area including alterations to boundary treatment.

  Granted Heritage and listed buildings 12 docs

• Foxes Bench Sutton Field Whitegate Winsford Cheshire CW8 2BD

  19/00129/FUL Submitted 11 Jan 2019 200 yards away

  Erection of detached garage

  Granted Full applications 14 docs

• Whitegate Cottage Whitegate Road Winsford Cheshire CW8 2AY

  18/03879/CAT Submitted 5 Oct 2018 200 yards away

  T1 - 1 x Oak (on drive): Section fell to ground level G1 - Row of Cypress and 1 x Dead Holly: Section fell to ground level T2 - 1 x Twin Stemmed Sycamore: Section fell to ground level. T3 - 1 x Oak : Section fell to ground level. T4 - 1 x Lime (across road): Clear BT line to leave a clear gap of 1metre T5 - 1 x Ash (from next door): Remove lower branches. T6 - 1 x Oak (on boundar): Remove lower branches and sever Ivy.

  Decided Heritage and listed buildings Trees 3 docs

• Rustlings Vale Royal Drive Whitegate Winsford Cheshire CW8 2BA

  19/00220/FUL Submitted 21 Jan 2019 200 yards away

  Erection of three bay detached garage

  Refused Full applications 18 docs

• Sunnyside Grange Lane Whitegate Winsford CW8 2BQ

  26/02136/FUL Submitted 10 Jul 2026 250 yards away

  94% historically approved · decision due ~4 Sep

  Two-storey side extension and single-storey rear extension.

  Awaiting decision Full applications Extension 14 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