What planning history does The Hawthorns, Birch Heath Lane, CH3 7AP have?

The Hawthorns, Birch Heath Lane, CH3 7AP has 5 planning records on file (1 approved, 1 refused), most recent in February 2022. Source: PlanIt planning register.

What council tax band is The Hawthorns, Birch Heath Lane, CH3 7AP?

The Hawthorns, Birch Heath Lane, CH3 7AP 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 Hawthorns, Birch Heath Lane, CH3 7AP located?

The Hawthorns, Birch Heath Lane, CH3 7AP sits in Christleton, Chester, Chester. It falls within the CH3 postcode district.

How safe is the area around The Hawthorns, Birch Heath Lane, CH3 7AP?

Police records around The Hawthorns, Birch Heath Lane, CH3 7AP show an average of 94 reported crimes per month over the last 13 months. Violent crime makes up roughly 46% of reports, the most common category. The overall trend is falling (20% versus the prior period). Source: Police UK.

Which schools serve The Hawthorns, Birch Heath Lane, CH3 7AP?

The closest primary school to The Hawthorns, Birch Heath Lane, CH3 7AP is Christleton Primary School (285m), one of 10 primaries within walking distance. The closest secondary is Christleton High School (294m), with 2 secondaries in the surrounding area.

What transport links are near The Hawthorns, Birch Heath Lane, CH3 7AP?

The closest bus stop to The Hawthorns, Birch Heath Lane, CH3 7AP is Village Green, 123m away. In total there are 30 bus stops within the surrounding area.

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The Hawthorns, Birch Heath Lane, Christleton, Chester, CH3 7AP

5 planning records

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Band G

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Overview

About The Hawthorns

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The Hawthorns is a property in Christleton, Chester, Chester (CH3 7AP). It has council tax band G.

5 planning records sit against the property, 1 approved, 1 refused. Past consents include tree works, meaningful when judging how the property has evolved.

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Planning

Planning history

Applications and permits filed against The Hawthorns, Birch Heath Lane, Christleton, Chester, CH3 7AP, sourced from the PlanIt planning register.

Council records include a two-storey extension at The Hawthorns.

Feb 2022
Tree WorksOther
Outcome in report
Sycamore (T1) - Crown lift lower branches over road to prevent obstruction for buses. Norway Maple (T2) - Reduce canopy by approximately 2m for more light and aesthetic purposes. Beech (T3) - Reduce canopy by approximately 2m for more light and aesthetic purposes. Ash (T4) - Reduce longer limbs over garden and neighbour's conservatory by approximately 2m to reduce chances of limb loss. Larch (T5) - Reduce longer limbs over neighbour's garden by approximately 2m to reduce chance of limb loss and deadwood.
Documents
3 docs on file
Reference
21/04890/TPO
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Nov 2016
Tree WorksHeritage
Outcome in report
1) To fell the non-native Sycamore tree on the 'Hawthorns' property. The roots of the tree are pushing through the sandstone wall near the drains of 1 Birch Heath Lane. No proposed replacement of the tree as the same issue with roots will arise.2) To lop off the overhanging branches of a different non-native Sycamore tree.3) To lop off the overhanging branches of the Ash tree.
Documents
4 docs on file
Reference
16/04286/CAT
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Price

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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 CH3 7AP: £751,000 (2026–2021).

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Comparables

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A handful of close matches in the same postcode area, ranked by likeness on bedrooms, type and floor area.

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1 Birch Heath Lane, Christleton

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Area

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Crime

94/mo

Falling year-on-year across the wider district.

Nearest stop

0.1 km

Village Green — bus stop.

Closest school

0.3 km

Christleton Primary School. 12 schools nearby.

Noise

Road noise across the postcode

Modelled day and night-time noise levels around CH3 7AP from Defra's strategic mapping. The pin marks this postcode's centroid.

Daytime· 07:00 – 23:00

52.1dB

Low

Night-time road noise heatmap for CH3 7AP

Night-time· 23:00 – 07:00

43.8dB

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