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26/02299/FUL - Full Application Awaiting decision
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Proposal

Removal of existing artwork through overpainting with white masonry paint and installation of a replacement UV-printed PVC banner fixed directly to the Forum building wall overlooking Exchange Square by Chester Market (revised design) Data via plota.co.uk

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Application progress

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Received
22 Jul 2026
Decision
Expected by 16 Sept 2026

This application is under consideration - no decision has been issued yet. Plota predicts a decision around 14 Sept 2026, from Chester's recent full applications. The consultation period closed on 9 Sept 2026.

Documents 1

Application forms 1

PDF APPLICATION FORM - WITHOUT PERSONAL DATA Application Form · 22 Jul 2026 View ↗

All documents on the council site ↗

Site constraints 2

Air quality management area: Chester City Centre AQMA (No.5)
The council has declared the area as failing an air quality objective.
Schemes that add traffic, parking or combustion plant are assessed against the area's action plan and may need an air quality assessment.
Council record ↗
Also on the record
Inside the Chester built-up area.
Not affected
Outside flood zones 2 and 3 · Not green belt · No scheduled monument at the site

Checked on 11 September 2026. Historic England, the Environment Agency, Natural England and council datasets, Open Government Licence. A boundary can run through a site and the council holds the definitive record: confirm with the council before relying on this.

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Important details

Council
Chester
Application type
Full Application
Postcode
CH1 2HS
Received
22 Jul 2026
Validated
22 Jul 2026
Ward
Chester City and The Garden Quarter
Applicant
Show

Decision outlook

Day 54, past Chester's usual 52 days for full applications. 89% are decided within thirteen weeks, so most likely by 21 Oct 2026.

Day 542 days to the 56-day target
65%decided within 8 weeks
95%approved
494decided in the last year

Plota live figures for full applications decided by Chester in the last twelve months, from validation. Chester decision record →

Public comments

5comments received
2 objecting1 neutral2 supporting

40% support · above the UK average of 15%

15 neighbours consulted · Last counted 12 Sept 2026

Read the comments on the council site ↗

Consultation & key dates

Alt. reference
PP-14965714
Comments by
9 Sept 2026
Env. assessment
No

Historical activity at this location

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