The Countess of Chester Hospital The Countess of Chester Health Park Liverpool Road Upton Chester CH2 1UL Data via plota.co.uk
Proposal
Construction of a new Energy Generation Compound (EGC), installation of a new low temperature hot water (LTHW) distribution network, decentralised heat pump installations and associated infrastructure. The Trust has engaged Vital Energi to carry out a comprehensive installation of new heat pump equipment which will reduce the Trust?s carbon emissions. The proposed project will replace this arrangement with a modern, efficient and future-ready low temperature hot water network designed to significantly improve energy efficiency, reduce carbon emissions and provide resilience for future decarbonisation opportunities. In summary, the proposed works comprise below which will be installed, on a permanent basis, built within boundary of the Hospital. 1. New Energy Generation Compound Construction of a new Energy Generation Compound housing: ? 2 No. 5MW high efficiency gas-fired LTHW boilers ? 1 No. 11m high chimney and associated flue arrangements ? Pressurisation systems ? Expansion plant ? Water treatment equipment ? Associated mechanical services ? Building management systems ? Electrical infrastructure 2. Distribution Infrastructure Construction of: ? New primary LTHW distribution network ? Interconnecting pipework systems 3. Heat Generation and Plant Infrastructure (5 No. decentralised Air Source Heat Pump systems) ? Creche ? Longhouse ? Martindale House ? Moston Lodge ? EDTC & Postgraduate 4. Substation Construction of a new Substation housing: ? Transformer ? LV Switchboard Data via plota.co.uk
Application progress
Under consideration
No decision has been issued yet. Plota predicted a decision soon after comments close on 15 Oct 2026; it is now day 63.
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Site constraints 3
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Decision outlook
Day 63, past the statutory target. 93% of utility and infrastructure works in Chester are decided within thirteen weeks, which runs to 27 Nov 2026; extensions of time are common, and the council need not decide on the day. Last seen undecided on 28 Oct 2026.
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Public comments
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Last counted 28 Oct 2026
Consultation & key dates
- Alt. reference
- PP-15075135
- Planning Portal ref
- PP-15075135
- Comments by
- 15 Oct 2026
- Env. assessment
- No
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The consultation period closed on 15 Oct 2026.