Building permits in Chester
Mapenzo tracks 1,491 building permits and applications in Chester, with 353 added in the last 30 days. The latest was recorded on Oct 12, 2026. The most active trade is additions. Data updates daily.
Latest permits
| Date | Trade | Street | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 12, 2026 | Other | The Coach House Warrington Road Mickle Trafford Chester | Issued |
| Oct 12, 2026 | Additions | Churtoncroft Stud Farm Grange Lane Tilston Malpas | Issued |
| Oct 12, 2026 | Other | Land At Fir Tree Lane Chester | Issued |
| Oct 12, 2026 | Other | Land At Green Lane Shocklach Oviatt Malpas | Issued |
| Oct 12, 2026 | Fences | Church Road Northwich | In review |
| Oct 12, 2026 | Other | Outside of Rosemary House Wrexham Road Pulford Chester | Cancelled |
| Oct 9, 2026 | Other | Meadow Farm Meadow Lane Huntington Chester | Issued |
| Oct 9, 2026 | Roofing | The Lair Grange Road Great Boughton Chester | In review |
| Oct 8, 2026 | Windows and doors | The Limes Lower Park Road Chester | Issued |
| Oct 8, 2026 | Windows and doors | Grove Avenue Great Boughton Chester Cheshire West And Cheste | Cancelled |
Exact address, contractor, owner and value are shown on the Mapenzo map.
Permits by trade
| Other | 796 | |
| Additions | 435 | |
| Windows and doors | 137 | |
| Roofing | 129 | |
| Garages | 113 | |
| Demolition | 98 | |
| Signs | 37 | |
| Solar | 28 | |
| Fences | 25 | |
| Interior work | 19 | |
| HVAC | 15 | |
| Electrical | 8 | |
| Pools | 5 | |
| Facades | 5 |
One permit can belong to several trades.
Last 12 months
Nearby
- Halton229 permits
- Knowsley254 permits
- Warrington212 permits
- Liverpool227 permits
- Flintshire423 permits
- Wrexham317 permits
- St Helens365 permits
- Wirral157 permits
- Cheshire East133 permits
- Trafford1,022 permits
Frequently asked questions
How many building permits are there in Chester?
Mapenzo has 1,491 records in Chester: 555 issued or under construction and 707 in review. 353 were added in the last 30 days.
How do I find new permits in Chester?
The Mapenzo map shows every permit in Chester in one place, filterable by trade and date.
How fresh is the data?
Mapenzo collects data from official permit registers every day. New permits appear on the map the same day the register publishes them.
Can I see applications before a permit is issued?
Yes. Besides issued permits, the map shows applications and notices still in review whenever the register publishes them.