Planning is managed by Cheshire West and Chester Council (CWAC).

Hartford Parish Council is kept informed of planning applications in the parish by CWAC – we don’t have the authority to permit or refuse a planning application, but we are able to review each application in detail and make comment to CWAC, drawing on our local knowledge. 

Planning applications are discussed at Hartford Parish Council meetings which the public may attend. All comments on planning applications are reported in our meeting minutes.

Decisions are taken either by Cheshire West and Chester Council officers or an application may be referred to the CWAC Planning Committee for consideration (made up of CWAC Councillors). Planners will also take notice of a Parish’s Neighbourhood Plan. Neighbourhood plans are prepared by local people to provide design criteria for the appearance of new buildings, including extensions, so that they blend with the local environment and reflect local character.

Contact Cheshire West and Chester Council for further information and advice, and to submit a planning application.