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On 22 November 2012 new planning fees were introduced. The new fee schedule and further information about the new fees can be found below.
Forms to print and post
- Planning forms
- Minerals forms
- Cheshire West Building Consultancy Forms
- Street naming and numbering forms
- Tree works forms
- High hedges complaint forms
- Site location plans
Planning forms, fees, guidance and validation checklists
All files are Adobe PDF unless otherwise stated. All of the below forms can be completed online via the Planning Portal or printed out for completion by using the links to documents provided. Click on the link to the form you require so it opens on the screen, print it out, fill in the details of your application and either post it back to us or bring it in to our offices.
- Schedule of Planning Fees
- A guide to pre application changes (PDF, 72KB)
- Further information about new planning fees
- Planning charges
- Notice to Owners (PDF, 17.9KB)
- The Council does not have Local validation checklists, and use only the national validation checklist.
Please send all planning application forms to:
Planning Service, Cheshire West and Chester Council, Wyvern House, The Drumber, Winsford, CW7 1AH
Pre application advice
| Pre application form (PDF, 149KB | Pre application guidance (PDF, 72KB) |
Householder planning consent
Only (includes garages, outbuildings, dormer windows, garden walls or new/altered access to the residence)
Full planning consent
Only (includes change of use and conversion (excludes householder developments).
Outline planning consent
(planning permission with some/all matters reserved)
| All matters reserved | Help text 8 | Validation check list 8 (PDF, 51.3KB) |
| Some matters reserved | Help text 9 | Validation check list 9 (PDF, 47.1KB) |
Conservation area consent
(an application for demolition within a conservation area (excludes listed buildings)
| Conservation area consent | Help text 10 | Validation check list 10 (PDF, 42.2KB) |
Listed building consent
(an application for alterations to, extension or demolition of a listed building)
| Listed building consent | Help text 11 | Validation check list 11 (PDF, 56.6KB) |
Work to trees or hedgerow removal
(work to protected trees (TPO/conservation area) or notification of hedgerow removal)
| Tree works | Help text 12 | Validation check list 12 (PDF, 13KB) |
| Hedgerow removal notice | Help text 13 | Validation check List 13 (PDF, 13.3KB) |
Display of advertisements
| Display of advertisements | Help text 14 | Validation check list 14 (PDF, 35.6KB) |
Lawful development certificate
(establish that an existing/proposed use or development is lawful)
| Existing use | Help text 15 | Validation check list 15 (PDF, 16.2KB) |
| Proposed use | Help Text 16 | Validation Check List 16 (PDF, 15.9KB) |
Prior notification
(notification of a proposed development)
Conditions - removal/variation, approval/discharge of details, reserved matters
(amend an existing planning permission)
Application for a new planning permission to replace an extant planning permission, in order to extend the time limit for implementation
- Application for a new planning permission to replace an extant planning permission, in order to extend the time limit for implementation - Help text
Application for a non-material amendment following a grant of planning permission
Application for the modification or discharge of planning obligations
Minerals application forms and guidance
Cheshire West Building Consultancy Forms, guidance and charges
Please send your building regulation forms to:
Cheshire West Building Consultancy - Winsford Office, Cheshire West and Chester Council, Wyvern House, The Drumber, Winsford, CW7 1AH
Apply online with Submit-a-Plan
- Building notice submission form (PDF, 128KB)
- Full plans submission (PDF, 130KB)
- Application for a regularisation certificate (PDF, 103KB)
- Energy performance certificate evidence form (PDF, 57.4KB) - Guidance Notes (PDF, 215KB)
- Demolition notice (PDF, 53.7KB)
- Schedule one - charges for new dwellings (PDF, 205KB)
- Schedule two - charges for extensions and alterations (domestic) (PDF, 82.9KB)
- Schedule three - charges for all other work (non domestic) (PDF, 103KB)
Street naming and numbering forms and guidance
Alternatively please send your street naming and numbering forms to:
Street naming and numbering, Cheshire West and Chester Council, Wyvern House, The Drumber, Winsford, CW7 1AH
- Naming and numbering application Form (PDF, 35.7KB)
- Street naming guidance (PDF, 96.1KB)
- Property naming guidance (PDF, 41.6KB)
- Numbering schedule application (Excel, 42KB)
High hedges forms and guidance
Please send your high hedges forms to:
High hedges / tree team, Cheshire West and Chester Council, The Forum, Chester, CH1 6PZ
- High hedges complaint form (PDF, 116KB)
- Complaint form guidance notes (PDF, 123KB) - please read these notes before completing the above form. Should you wish to discuss your hedge problem you can contact the Tree Team on 01244 973423.
Planning charges
| Item | Information | Charge |
|---|---|---|
| Viewing of planning application files | Charge applies per file for applications in storage. Payment must be received in advance of order bring placed. | £10 |
| Planning enquiries | Search type questions - chargeable to nearest half hour with £18 minimum charge. | £36 per hour |
| Copy of history card | No charge if less than £1 | 10p per sheet |
| General correspondence | No charge if less than £1 | 10p per sheet |
| Decision Notices / Appeal Decision Notices | No charge if less than £1 - Please ask as some Decision Notices are free to download from our Planning Online pages. | 10p per sheet |
Application plans
All Plans must be stamped with a copyright stamp
- A4 - £1 + VAT
- A3 - £1 + VAT
- Over A3 - £5 + VAT