Planning and development

The former Elms Hotel in Sealand which was damaged by a fire.

Planning and development

Plans submitted to demolish former hotel that was ravaged by fire

The entrance to Dones View Farm on Northwich Road in Dutton

The entrance to Dones View Farm on Northwich Road in Dutton

Retired builder given last chance to demolish green belt house after appeals

The application site is off Henshall Road in Bollington (Google)

The application site is off Henshall Road in Bollington (Google)

Cheshire East Council

Application submitted for up to 40 homes on safeguarded land

The Penny Black on Witton Street, built in the earnt twentieth century, used to be Northwich's main post office

The Penny Black on Witton Street, built in the earnt twentieth century, used to be Northwich's main post office

JD Wetherspoon wants to use modern glass in skylights at iconic grade-II listed pub

Planning and development

Former pub that was eyed up for demolishment is now available to let

The outline plans for the new estate (bottom left) next to the wider Daresbury Park site

The outline plans for the new estate (bottom left) next to the wider Daresbury Park site

Halton Borough Council

Plans submitted for up to 60 new homes at Daresbury Park

The Last Orders pub in Macclesfield closed more than a year ago (Google)

The Last Orders pub in Macclesfield closed more than a year ago (Google)

Cheshire East Council

Shop conversion scheme for former pub is back before planners after initial refusal

Homes could be build on land off Chester Road in Walton. Picture: Google Maps

Homes could be build on land off Chester Road in Walton. Picture: Google Maps

Local government

Developer eyes up ‘best potato-growing land’ for 195-home housing estate

Green Earth Developments was granted planning permission for a solar farm in Winnington in July 2025 - it claims the delivering the project requires the site to be 'capped' with millions of tonnes of builders' spoil

Green Earth Developments was granted planning permission for a solar farm in Winnington in July 2025 - it claims the delivering the project requires the site to be 'capped' with millions of tonnes of builders' spoil

‘High risk' of bank failure at chemical dump as solar farm developer awaits sign-off

CWAC has identified the northeast corner of Winsford Cross Shopping Centre as a potential site for now housing, though it has not specified exactly which buildings it intends to remove

CWAC has identified the northeast corner of Winsford Cross Shopping Centre as a potential site for now housing, though it has not specified exactly which buildings it intends to remove

Local government

Plans to bulldoze corner of ‘outdated’ shopping centre and replace with homes

View north-west across the site at Lostock Hall Farm, Poynton from public footpath (Iceni Projects Ltd, from planning docs)

View north-west across the site at Lostock Hall Farm, Poynton from public footpath (Iceni Projects Ltd, from planning docs)

Cheshire East Council

Residents and parish councils object to plan for up to 450 homes on green belt land

Outline design of where the new estate would be

Outline design of where the new estate would be

Local government

90-home plan for Chester village deferred over concerns about Greenway links

Theatre Porto could soon be illuminated with a new neon sign.

Theatre Porto could soon be illuminated with a new neon sign.

Colourful ‘THEATRE’ sign planned for Ellesmere Port venue after delay

Plans to open a new medical centre in Tattenhall have cleared a planning hurdle

Plans to open a new medical centre in Tattenhall have cleared a planning hurdle

Local government

Tattenhall medical centre plans move closer after council approves Barbour Square use

Cheshire College South and West's campus in Ellesmere Port.

Cheshire College South and West's campus in Ellesmere Port.

Cheshire College South and West plan building extension at Ellesmere Port campus

The applicant describes the former Canal and River Trust regional headquarters on Navigation Road as 'being in a deteriorating condition'

The applicant describes the former Canal and River Trust regional headquarters on Navigation Road as 'being in a deteriorating condition'

Planning and development

Plans to convert 'historic' grade II-listed riverside dock office into 23 flats

Proposals for a 'large-scale' development could progress on land to the west of Hob Hey Lane in Culcheth. Picture: Google Maps

Proposals for a 'large-scale' development could progress on land to the west of Hob Hey Lane in Culcheth. Picture: Google Maps

Local government

Developer clears first planning hurdle over 450-home estate on green fields

Adlington House at Bollington (Google)

Adlington House at Bollington (Google)

Cheshire East Council

New plans submitted to increase number of flats proposed in historic building

Churche'S Mansion, Nantwich (Google)

Churche'S Mansion, Nantwich (Google)

Cheshire East Council

Plan to convert historic Churche’s Mansion into family home refused

The bar has been earmarked for this part of Godstall Lane in Chester.

The bar has been earmarked for this part of Godstall Lane in Chester.

Plans submitted to turn former Aldous Books shop in Chester into a bar

Plans to ease congestion on the A5104 by expanding the junction of Airbus UK's East Factory car park in Broughton have been refused by Flintshire planning officers.

Plans to ease congestion on the A5104 by expanding the junction of Airbus UK's East Factory car park in Broughton have been refused by Flintshire planning officers.

Flintshire County Council

Airbus Broughton car park exit plans refused over road safety concerns

According to Redrow, the proposed 495-home development is 'a unique opportunity to create a new community, building on the legacy and distinctive character of Hartford'

According to Redrow, the proposed 495-home development is 'a unique opportunity to create a new community, building on the legacy and distinctive character of Hartford'

Planning and development

Plans now in for major 495-home development on farmland on edge of desirable village

The application site for the proposed 52 homes on land north of Cholmondeley Road at Wrenbury (from planning docs)

The application site for the proposed 52 homes on land north of Cholmondeley Road at Wrenbury (from planning docs)

Cheshire East Council

More than 50 homes planned for open countryside partly in village conservation area

Tatton Services is seeking local farmers, grocers, food producers and crafts people to help shape their new farm shop and butchery

Tatton Services is seeking local farmers, grocers, food producers and crafts people to help shape their new farm shop and butchery

Tatton Services seeks 70 local producers ahead of opening on M56 in spring 2028

Mount Farm Road in Ellesmere Port.

Mount Farm Road in Ellesmere Port.

Cheshire West planners to consider oak tree felling plans in Great Sutton

The 2,255-square-metre food hall on Leicester Street.

The 2,255-square-metre food hall on Leicester Street.

Planning and development

New Cheshire M&S plans signed off to seal return of retailer after years

The Foregate Pub in Forgate Street.

The Foregate Pub in Forgate Street.

Cheshire West council to consider retrospective planning bid in Foregate Street

The site of the proposed homes off Stockdale Court in Great Sankey

The site of the proposed homes off Stockdale Court in Great Sankey

Local government

Overgrown plot proposed to be developed to provide new Cheshire homes

Artist's impressions of the three new creative spaces include this music studio.

Artist's impressions of the three new creative spaces include this music studio.

Chester school to offer specialist creative arts pathways and bespoke studios

Albion House First Floor Refurbishment

Albion House First Floor Refurbishment

Planning and development

Historic Chester office refurbished by property consultant

High Street, Tarvin.

High Street, Tarvin.

Planning and development

Application made to revise designated neighbourhood plan area for Tarvin

Chester among latest locations to benefit from major EE 5G+ network rollout

The White Swan, Old Chester Road.

The White Swan, Old Chester Road.

Ellesmere Port pub seeking planning permission for ground floor extension

The east building which makes up part of the former Browns of Chester store is the subject of a new planning application.

The east building which makes up part of the former Browns of Chester store is the subject of a new planning application.

Part of former Browns of Chester store subject of Urban Outfitters proposals

Marshalls House, formerly Egerton Primary School, is set to be turned into a vibrant food hall

Marshalls House, formerly Egerton Primary School, is set to be turned into a vibrant food hall

£2.5m food hall to bring 'fresh, exciting and different' vendors to Knutsford

Land in south Warrington is set for major development

Land in south Warrington is set for major development

Warrington Borough Council

Massive plans for 4,200 new homes in Cheshire win major approval

How the development could look (Image: AHR Architects)

How the development could look (Image: AHR Architects)

Warrington Borough Council

Decision to be made on huge 240 apartments plan for former DW Sports site

Garnet Fazackerley, operations director of development at Jigsaw Homes Group, and Phil Dolan, managing director of North West at Breck Homes

Garnet Fazackerley, operations director of development at Jigsaw Homes Group, and Phil Dolan, managing director of North West at Breck Homes

Planning and development

Developer completes construction of affordable homes several years after approval

A computer-generated image of Weaver Forge

A computer-generated image of Weaver Forge

Cheshire town show home opens after 24 visitors join ‘muddy boots tours’

GCI aerial view of how the Lowerworks part of the proposed development at Bosley Works could look (Bower Mattin Partnership Architects from planning docs)

GCI aerial view of how the Lowerworks part of the proposed development at Bosley Works could look (Bower Mattin Partnership Architects from planning docs)

Cheshire East Council

Homes and industrial proposal for mill site a decade after devastating explosion

Head of planning David Malcolm:

Head of planning David Malcolm:

Cheshire East Council

Council planners explain why new local plan is so important for communities

The demolition of the original Red House building in Chester.

The demolition of the original Red House building in Chester.

Local government

Concerns for future of Red House development after builder enters administration

George the pipe pushing machine in action near Delamere Forest.

George the pipe pushing machine in action near Delamere Forest.

200-tonne ‘George’ machine upgrades Victorian aqueduct pipeline near Delamere Forest

The Arbed am Byth scheme includes insulation, electric and solar technology.

The Arbed am Byth scheme includes insulation, electric and solar technology.

Planning and development

Chester University plans to install solar panels on one of its buildings

The proposed planning site which is set to become the location of a new housing estate. Image from planning docs.

The proposed planning site which is set to become the location of a new housing estate. Image from planning docs.

Planning and development

Plans for dozens of new homes in countryside near Chester approved

The brick sheds at the Boughton Water Treatment Works in Chester.

The brick sheds at the Boughton Water Treatment Works in Chester.

Planning and development

Interconnected brick sheds demolition at Boughton Water Treatment Works approved

Sweet Chestnut House is in Waste Lane in Kelsall.

Sweet Chestnut House is in Waste Lane in Kelsall.

Planning and development

Plans resubmitted for six homes in Chester village after earlier refusal

The yew tree at the Doubletree by Hilton near Chester.

The yew tree at the Doubletree by Hilton near Chester.

Planning and development

Yew tree in Hilton hotel entrance 'needs cutting down' according to planning bid

The Church of St Paul, Boughton, is named among the sites at risk.

The Church of St Paul, Boughton, is named among the sites at risk.

Well-known Chester sites considered under threat in Historic England risk register

The former Cineworld could be given a new lease of life if plans get the green light

The former Cineworld could be given a new lease of life if plans get the green light

Halton Borough Council

Home Bargains plans move into vacant Cheshire town Cineworld site creating 100 jobs

Outline of where the Daresbury homes are planned. Image from planning docs

Outline of where the Daresbury homes are planned. Image from planning docs

Halton Borough Council

Plan for dozens of homes in area of Cheshire get green light

Planning and development

Wirral pub saved from demolition as councillors reject plans at last-ditch meeting

View from Newcastle Road, near Hough Hall, looking northwest towards the site proposed for up to 80 homes (Pegasus, from planning docs)

View from Newcastle Road, near Hough Hall, looking northwest towards the site proposed for up to 80 homes (Pegasus, from planning docs)

Cheshire East Council

Proposal for up to 80 homes on agricultural land is ‘logical extension’ to village

Parc Adfer's £200m carbon capture extension has been deferred by Flintshire County Council after it was revealed nearby communities in England were not consulted.

Parc Adfer's £200m carbon capture extension has been deferred by Flintshire County Council after it was revealed nearby communities in England were not consulted.

Cheshire West and Chester Council

£200m Welsh carbon capture plant deferred over lack of English consultation