Has The Groves, Rake Lane, CH2 4DB had any planning applications?

The Groves, Rake Lane, CH2 4DB has 4 planning records on file (2 approved), most recent in March 2026. Source: PlanIt planning register.

What council tax band is The Groves, Rake Lane, CH2 4DB?

The Groves, Rake Lane, CH2 4DB is in council tax band G. That sits towards the upper end of the band ladder, typically reflecting larger or higher-value homes.

Where is The Groves, Rake Lane, CH2 4DB located?

The Groves, Rake Lane, CH2 4DB sits in Chorlton-by-backford, Chester, Chester. It falls within the CH2 postcode district.

What is crime like near The Groves, Rake Lane, CH2 4DB?

Police records around The Groves, Rake Lane, CH2 4DB show an average of 2 reported crimes per month over the last 5 months. Burglary makes up roughly 25% of reports, the most common category. The overall trend is broadly stable. Source: Police UK.

Which schools serve The Groves, Rake Lane, CH2 4DB?

The closest primary school to The Groves, Rake Lane, CH2 4DB is The Oaks Community Primary School (2.3km), one of 7 primaries within walking distance. The closest secondary is The Whitby High School (2.4km).

What is the nearest station to The Groves, Rake Lane, CH2 4DB?

The closest bus stop to The Groves, Rake Lane, CH2 4DB is Gordon Lane, 1.1km away. In total there are 30 bus stops within the surrounding area.

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The Groves, Rake Lane, Chorlton By Backford, Chester, CH2 4DB

4 planning records

Council tax

Band G

Overview

About The Groves

A plain-English summary derived from public records, EPC certificates, sold prices and local data.

The Groves is a property in Chorlton-By-Backford, Chester, Chester (CH2 4DB). It has council tax band G.

4 planning records sit against the property, 2 approved, 0 refused.

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Planning

Planning history

Applications and permits filed against The Groves, Rake Lane, Chorlton By Backford, Chester, CH2 4DB, sourced from the PlanIt planning register.

Mar 2026
Full
Outcome in report
Replacement of two wooden yurts and ancillary structures (Permission REF: 18/03132/FUL) with 1 No Log Cabin for Holiday let purposes
Documents
8 docs on file
Reference
26/00822/FUL
Full record in report
Sept 2019
Full
Outcome in report
The erection of two wooden buildings and ancillary structures for holiday accommodation associated with fishery business (Retrospective)
Retrospective
Documents
16 docs on file
Reference
18/03132/FUL
Full record in report

Price

Sales history & valuation

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No sales recorded with HM Land Registry

That can mean the property has never traded since the registry began publishing in 1995, was a new build that hasn't been registered yet, or is held in the same hands long-term.

Median price across the last 5 sales in CH2 4DB: £240,000 (2023–2008).

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Area

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Crime

2/mo

Steady year-on-year across the wider district.

Nearest stop

1.1 km

Gordon Lane — bus stop.

Closest school

2.3 km

The Oaks Community Primary School. 8 schools nearby.

Noise

Road noise across the postcode

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Daytime· 07:00 – 23:00

52.2dB

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Night-time road noise heatmap for CH2 4DB

Night-time· 23:00 – 07:00

44.8dB

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