The Architect 54 Nicholas Street Chester CH1 2NX Data via plota.co.uk
Proposal
Change of use to drinking establishment (Class A4). Partial demolition of building to be replaced by single storey side/rear extension. Alterations and landscaping works, including erection of external shelter and metal fencing - Variation of condition 9 (opening hours) of planning permission , granted on appeal (APP/), to remove the temporary element of the condition and allow a permanent permission. Data via plota.co.uk
Application progress
Approved on 26 Aug 2026 · Delegated Decision · Last checked 1 Sept 2026
Documents 8
Decision & officer reports 3
Statements & assessments 2
Application forms 1
Associated applications 2
Part of
Conditions 9 varied
- VariationChange of use to drinking establishment (Class A4). Partial demolition of building to be…This application26/01485/S73
Site constraints 2
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How this decision compares
Decided in 103 days from validation, 47 days slower than Chester's median of 56 for changes of use. Approved, as 82% of changes of use here are.
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Public comments
30 neighbours consulted · Last counted 1 Sept 2026
Consultation & key dates
- Alt. reference
- PP-14931971
- Comments by
- 19 Jun 2026
- Env. assessment
- No
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The Architect 54 Nicholas Street Chester CH1 2NX
Change of use to drinking establishment (Class A4). Partial demolition of building to be replaced by single storey side/rear extension. Alterations and landscaping works, including erection of external shelter and metal fencing - Variation of conditions 9 (opening hours) and 10 (extent of outdoor area) of planning permission 11/05385/FUL
- Received
- 4 Jul 2024
- Decided
- 25 Feb 2025
- Outcome
- Approved