The free appeal record
Planning appeals in Cheshire West and Chester, 2026
78 appeals decided in 2026, 17% of them allowed. Each links to its own page and to the Inspector’s letter. The authority’s record has the whole run since 2016.
- Dismissed27 October 20266008480Moorsbarrow Hall Farm, Brereton Lane, Sproston, CW10 0JX
- Allowed22 October 20266009366Land Adjacent Mangoletsi Ltd, London Road, Allostock, Northwich, WA16 9NS
additional car parking without complying with conditions attached to planning permission Ref 14/02766/S73, dated 17 October 2014
- Dismissed22 October 20266002634Four Winds, Liverpool Road, Neston, CH64 3RF
extensions to dwellinghouse comprising 1.5 storey side extension, part single-storey part 1.5-storey rear extension, dormer window to front, upward extension of front facing gable, and addition of a porch, with associated works
- Dismissed21 October 2026· minor6013998Holly Cottage, Post Office Lane, Norley, WA6 8NB
the demolition of the existing garage and workshop and the erection of a new dwelling with associated parking
- Dismissed16 October 2026· householder601555617 Leaf Grove, Winsford, CW7 2GE
- Dismissed16 October 2026· minor6012795Bramley Corner Barn, Wood Lane, Tattenhall, CH3 9AD
for permission in principle for one detached “self-build” dwelling
- Dismissed16 October 2026· minor6012737Smoker Brook Barn, Linnards Lane, Wincham, CW9 6ED
the erection of no.1 residential dwelling
- Dismissed9 October 2026· minor6008560Land off Shire Way, Tattenhall, CH3 9RL
residential development up to 9 dwellings
- Dismissed6 October 2026· minor6011029Oaktree, Liverpool Road, Neston, CH64 3RQ
construction of a replacement dwelling, and associated works to facilitate the use
- Dismissed2 October 2026· householder6011423Ivy Cottage Moss Lane, Beeston, CW6 9SU
new single storey pitch roof garage
- Dismissed29 September 2026· householder601312459 St James Avenue, Upton, Chester, CH2 1NN
- Dismissed28 September 2026· minor6012304Land At Hillberry,, Dalefords Lane,, Marton, CW8 2BW
- Dismissed28 September 2026· minor6010642Land Adjacent 10 Wren Avenue, Sproston, Crewe, CW4 7LS
the construction of one self-build dwelling
- Dismissed25 September 2026· minor6006809Barn at Fishpool Farm, Fishpool Farm, Fishpool Road, Delamere, Northwich, CW8 2HP
for the conversion of barn into one dwelling
- Dismissed10 September 2026· householder600838214 Sunningdale Way, Little Neston, CH64 0UY
First floor rear extension to create an additional floor with master bedroom and en-suite, garage conversion and internal alterations
- Dismissed10 September 2026· other6005497Manor House Farm, Hillfoot Lane, Kingsley, Frodsham, WA6 6TB
Conversion of agricultural buildings to residential dwellings, demolition of later additions and construction of new single storey extension to the farmhouse, construction of a new replacement dwelling, new garages and new field gate to adjoining field
- Dismissed10 September 2026· minor6005495Manor House Farm, Hillfoot Lane, Kingsley, Frodsham, WA6 6TB
Conversion of agricultural buildings to residential dwellings, demolition of later additions and construction of new single storey extension to the farmhouse, construction of a new replacement dwelling, new garages and new field gate to adjoining field
- Allowed28 August 2026· minor6008197Barn at Low Farm, Post Office Lane, Norley, WA6 8JH
Conversion of agricultural building to two dwellings, addition of detached garage and new access on to School Lane; application to vary condition 2 of planning permission 20/03235/FUL
- Dismissed13 August 2026· minor6007749Durlston, Grove Road, Lea by Backford, Chester, CH1 6LG
erection of a detached two-storey dwelling as a custom self-build infill development, with associated access
- Dismissed7 August 2026· minor600881146 Ermine Road, Chester, CH2 3PL
change of use from C4- 6 bed HMO to Sui Generis 8 bed HMO. Work to include rear facing dormers and associated internal and external alterations including proposed roof over existing single storey outrigger
- Dismissed6 August 2026· major6008593Land At Old Lane,, Ashton Hayes,, Chester, CH3 8AE
steel framed agricultural building
- Dismissed6 August 2026· minor6007641Willow Farm, Long Lane, Huxley, CH3 7RG
conversion and change of use of existing building into two dwellings including the construction of a car port and associated development
- Dismissed4 August 2026· householder60094376A Well Lane, Weaverham, Northwich, CW8 3PD
Two storey front and side extensions and first floor front and side extensions” without complying with a condition attached to planning permission Ref: 24/02315/FUL, dated 20 February 2025
- Dismissed31 July 2026· householder600981221 Church Street, Wincham, Northwich, CW9 6EP
a single storey rear extension
- Allowed30 July 2026· householder6010242Honeypot Cottage, Roughlow, Delamere, Northwich, CW6 0PG
rebuilding of existing single-storey extension to create a two-storey addition with rooflights and external cladding to the south-western elevation
- Dismissed30 July 2026· householder600867716 Beechwood Avenue, Hartford, CW8 3AR
a wooden hit and miss fence and concrete posts with gravel border (to match pre-existing fence line already in situ, and to match the rest of the estate) to replace the pre - existing boundary hedge that surrounded the side garden
- Dismissed29 July 2026· householder60086269 Paddock Drive, Parkgate, Neston, CH64 6TQ
single storey rear extension with pitched roof, in materials to match existing, to provide an open plan kitchen/living area
- Allowed24 July 2026· minor6006404Land off Park Avenue, Tattenhall, CH3 9QN
residential development up to 7 dwellings
- Notice upheld22 July 2026· minor3349074The Cedars, Towers Lane, Alvanley, Frodsham, Cheshire, WA6 0LG
the erection of a two -storey dwelling house
- Dismissed14 July 2026· householder601057022 Shepton Road, Great Sutton, Ellesmere Port, CH66 4RA
Two storey side extension on the footprint of the existing single storey side extension
- Allowed14 July 2026· householder601044122 Princess Road, Allostock, Northwich, WA16 9LQ
alterations to dwelling to include raising of roof, rooflights and erection of porch to front, single storey side and rear extensions, rear dormer and rendering
- Dismissed14 July 2026· householder601025146 Thirlmere Close, Frodsham, WA6 7LZ
single storey side extension, roof pitch altered and front and rear dormers added, alterations to front porch and addition of render
- Dismissed8 July 2026· minor600610451 Lache Lane, Chester, CH4 7LP
demolition of existing house and construction of two new detached dwellings
- Dismissed3 July 2026· minor3377974Pinfold Paddocks, Rectory Lane, Capenhurst, Cheshire, CH1 6HN
demolition of existing buildings and site clearance works, and erection of 1 no. self-build dwelling and detached garage with annex accommodation, and associated infrastructure works including access, drainage and landscaping
- Dismissed30 June 20266007108Land at Marsh Lane, Lower Whitley, WA4 4EX
change of use of an agricultural field to a dog exercise area without complying with a condition attached to planning permission Ref 22/04104/FUL (Appeal: APP/A0665/W/23/3319849), dated 8 January 2024
- Dismissed29 June 2026· householder6006255Four Lane Ends Cottage, Dark Ark Lane, Manley, WA6 9EE
addition of second storey extensions above the existing single storey parts of property
- Dismissed29 June 20266005377Rode Street Stables, Rode Street, Tarporley, CW6 0EF
a Retrospective Application for Proposed Equestrian Viewing / Tack Storage Building
- Dismissed23 June 2026· minor6005098Blossom Hill Stables, Mill Lane, Kingsley, WA6 8JA
application for a stage 1 permission in principle for the erection of between 0- 1 dwellings on land at Mill Lane, Kingsley WA6 8JA
- Dismissed15 June 2026· ldc337763511 City Walls, Chester, CH1 1LD
Lawful Development Certificate to establish that the use of the land at 11 City Walls has been used for mixed commercial purposes (including displaying and selling goods, artisan demonstrations/production, and seating) openly and continuously as part of one planning unit for more than 10 years
- Dismissed29 May 2026· minor3376100Ford Farm Newton Lane, Newton-By-Tattenhall, Tattenhall, Chester, CH3 9NE
prior approval for the change of use of the single Dutch Barn from agricultural to a single dwellinghouse
- Dismissed29 May 2026· minor3376095Ford Farm Newton Lane, Newton-By-Tattenhall, Cheshire West And Chester, Chester, CH3 9NE
prior approval for the change of use of the single Dutch Barn from agricultural to a single dwellinghouse
- Dismissed22 May 2026· minor6003169Warren Farm, Townfield Lane, Mollington, Cheshire, CH1 6LB
prior approval for conversion of former agricultural barn to 3 no. residential dwellings (C3 use class) and associated building operations within the residential curtilage
- Dismissed21 May 2026· minor6004674The Laurels Holmes Chapel Road, Allostock, Northwich, Cheshire West And Chester, WA16 9LB
a retrospective application for extension of existing garden to incorporate amenity land within the applicant's ownership
- Dismissed20 May 2026· householder6005431Tannery Cottage, Manchester Road, Lostock Gralam, Northwich, CW9 7PJ
part demolition of the extensions added by the previous owners and the creation of a two-storey side and rear extension in which the majority of the existing building elevations have been amended or replaced
- Dismissed18 May 2026· householder600517218 Knowsley Road, Chester, CH2 3RL
the ‘Erection of two-storey and part single storey side extension and external works. Replacement doors to the existing rear elevation and replacement of the front elevation door and window with a new window
- Split Decision27 April 2026· enforcement3376531The Barnyard, Marsh Lane, Kings Marsh, Chester, CH3 6NG
Without planning permission, the construction of a building used as a residential dwelling and an equestrian workshop ("the Unauthorised Development")
- Split Decision27 April 2026· enforcement3376530The Barnyard, Marsh Lane, Kings Marsh, Chester, CH3 6NG
Without planning permission, the construction of a building used as a residential dwelling and an equestrian workshop ("the Unauthorised Development")
- Dismissed22 April 2026· householder6004117The Summerhouse, Guilden Sutton Lane, Guilden Sutton, Chester, CH3 7EX
the construction of vertical extension to create additional storey
- Allowed22 April 2026· householder600366211 Sandeman Crescent, Northwich, Cheshire, CW8 4ZG
moving of garden fence outwards towards land boundary, in order to facilitate better maintenance and re-wilding of area
- Notice upheld15 April 2026· enforcement3375569Rushmere Lodge, Beauty Bank, Whitegate, Winsford, Cheshire, CW8 2BP
without planning permission, the erection of a 1.8m high fence adjacent to Dalefords Lane, Whitegate, Winsford, Cheshire, CW8 2BP
- Dismissed31 March 2026· minor3374956Crown Inn Farm, Crown Lane, Lower Peover, Knutsford, Cheshire, WA16 9QB
outline application for the erection of nine detached dwellings, including the matters of layout and means of access
- Dismissed25 March 2026· householder6002504Sherrington House, Sherrington Lane, Broxton, Chester, CH3 9JU
erection of a building to accommodate garage space, home office and home cinema room
- Planning permission granted23 March 2026· enforcement3354908The Lodge, Heath Lane Nurseries Heath Lane, Willaston, Neston, CH64 1TP
Without planning permission, the material change of use of the land from seasonal use facilitated by the stationing of a caravan (a caravan previously used in conjunction with the nursery business for security, seasonal work and rest facilities) to a residential use facilitated by the stationing of a caravan located near to the barn called hedgehog stables and blacksmiths
- Notice upheld23 March 2026· enforcement3337118Land Catton Hall , Bradley Lane, Frodsham, Cheshire, WA6 7EX
the change of use from one dwellinghouse known as The Coach House to two dwellinghouses by the subdivision of part The Coach House, the conversion of single storey garage and the erection of a first floor extension above the garage to form an additional dwellinghouse known as "Newhey" ("the unauthorised development")
- Notice upheld23 March 2026· enforcement3337097Land At Catton Hall , Bradley Lane, Frodsham, Cheshire, WA6 7EX
the change of use from one dwellinghouse known as The Coach House to two dwellinghouses by the subdivision of part The Coach House, the conversion of single storey garage and the erection of a first floor extension above the garage to form an additional dwellinghouse known as "Newhey" ("the unauthorised development")
- Allowed13 March 2026· advert3373928Winchurch Road, Rowton, CH3 6AF
a D6 small format advertising display
- Allowed9 March 2026· householder6002338Oaklands, Byley Lane, Byley, Northwich, Cheshire, CW10 9LN
extension and remodelling of existing bungalow and incorporation of integral garage
- Unknown2 March 2026· other3374931Appeal 3374931
- Dismissed26 February 2026· minor3374770Land At Oak Bank Lane, Hoole Village, Chester, CH2 4ER
the conversion of an agricultural building to a residential dwelling, and closing up of existing accesses to create a singular accessway together with alterations to the internal track area
- Dismissed23 February 2026· minor3375287Land at Linnards Lane, Higher Wincham, Cheshire, CW9 6ED
Erection of up to 3 no. dwellings and associated infrastructure works
- Dismissed20 February 2026· householder600394527 Handford Road, Upton, Chester, Cheshire West And Chester, CH2 1TQ
removal of existing side-facing dormer and erection of full length side- facing dormer. Conversion of garage into habitable accommodation. Enclosure of existing covered porch
- Allowed20 February 2026· minor3374108Land Adjacent to Leawood, Mudhouse Lane, Burton, Cheshire, CH64 5TS
erection of 1 no. self-build dwelling and detached garage, and associated infrastructure works
- Dismissed17 February 2026· minor3376451Monarchy Hall Farm Tirley Lane, Utkinton, Tarporley, CW6 0JZ
single self-build dwelling and associated development
- Dismissed16 February 2026· minor3374698Land at Glenbrittle Kennels, Chester High Road, Neston, Cheshire, CH64 8TE
Erection of 2 no. self-build dwellings and associated infrastructure works
- Dismissed10 February 2026· minor33748361 Hoofield Cottages Hoofield Road, Clotton Hoofield, Huxley, Chester, CH3 9BJ
Erection of building for storage of agricultural equipment
- Allowed9 February 2026· major3369818Dairy House Farm, Holmes Chapel Road, Sproston, Crewe, CW4 7LP
- Quashed On Legal Grounds9 February 2026· enforcement3368740Dairy House Farm, Holmes Chapel Road, Sproston, Crewe, Cheshire, CW4 7LP
- Notice varied and upheld9 February 2026· enforcement3368737Dairy House Farm Holmes Chapel Road, Sproston, Crewe, Cheshire, CW4 7LP
the formation of slurry lagoon for agricultural purposes (Part Retrospective). FORMAL
- Dismissed6 February 2026· minor3375463Land South of Cygnet Close, Great Sutton, Ellesmere Port, CH66 3TB
outline application for the erection of a single storey dwelling, with access off Old Chester Road”
- Dismissed4 February 2026· householder33764589 Spinney Drive, Great Sutton, Ellesmere Port, Cheshire, CH66 4TY
the erection of a 2m high fence along the front of the garden and alongside the driveway
- Dismissed4 February 2026· minor3374436Land at Longacre, Mill Lane, Huxley, Cheshire, CH3 7RQ
the erection of 1 no. self-build dwelling and associated infrastructure works
- Dismissed21 January 2026· ldc3356072Hunters Retreat, Cassia Green Farm , Cassia Green, Marton, Winsford, CW7 2PZ
Use of land, stables and equestrian facilities as part of a livery yard for a period in excess of 10 years and installation of a hardcore track from yard area to muck heap
- Dismissed20 January 2026· minor3372703201-203 Middlewich Road, Northwich, Cheshire West and Chester, CW9 7DN
Change of use from a tool hire shop to a hand car wash, which was previously a petrol station with a car wash. No external building work was needed or done for this change of use. Only building work completed was a refurbishment of the interior of the buil ding. The forecourt to the front of the premises is used for car washing and valeting. Internally the front of the building close to the forecourt is used as a small shop selling car accessories, cold drinks, crisps and confectionary. The middle section of the building is used as storage and staff areas. The workshop to the rear of the building will be used for vehicle detailing, vehicle wrapping, paint protection film application, ceramic coating application and window tinting
- Notice varied and upheld19 January 2026· enforcement333839035 Marsh Lane, Ince, Chester, CH2 4NP
Material change of use of land from residential use (dwelling with garden) to a mixed use comprising residential use (dwelling with garden) and the keeping of dogs, and the erection of a building (kennel)
- Notice varied and upheld12 January 2026· enforcement3368843The Property and Associated Land at Grid Ref 351142 370510, Church Road, Ashton Hayes, Chester, Cheshire, CH3 8AJ
Construction of alterations to an existing access, construction of hardstanding, new fencing and entrance gates, a lean-to and a storage container
- Allowed12 January 2026· ldc3358344Outbuilding To The West of Dones View Farm, Northwich Road, Dutton, Northwich , WA4 4HD
Certificate of lawful use for existing residential use of outbuilding (dwelling with kitchen/dining room, living room and en-suite bedroom)
- Dismissed8 January 2026· minor3372753Northwich Road, Lower Whitely , WA4 4HD
Erection of forestry building and alteration of access
- Allowed6 January 2026· commercial3375262Petrol Filling Station at, Whitby Roundabout, Ellesmere Port, CH66 2PY
the erection of double sided illuminated small format advertising display
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