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Planning News in Ellesmere Port and Neston Borough Council:

Permitted Development RightsThe government has announced changes to the Permitted Development Rights for house, which come into force from 1st October 2008. These new regulations may mean you might not need permission to carry out the development in some cases and in others like new driveways it will mean that you might need permission. Click on the above link for further information.
Planning Application for Marks and Spencer Retail Store, Cheshire Oaks Amended plans have been received for a Marks and Spencer retail store on land at Longlooms Road, Cheshire Oaks.
Planning Application for Neston Supermarket and Town Square This application was considered at a special Planning Committee held in Neston on 12th June 2008. Planning Committee decided to grant planning permission.
Construction of Morrisons Superstore Extension, Whitby Find out the latest news about the ongoing redevelopment of the Morrisons supermarket in Whitby, Ellesmere Port.
Local Development Framework News

Planning applications Search past and present planning applications, decisions and appeals, comment on a live planning application and submit your own plans.

Main services

Application Forms and General Guidance (Downloadable forms, FAQ's and General Guidance)
Planning Committee minutes and agendas Dates, Agendas, Applications, Officer's Reports and, Minutes / Appendices
Planning enforcement homepage How we deal with alleged development breaches and how to report them.
Land Charges homepage
Local Plan The Local Plan forms the basis for planning policy in Ellesmere Port & Neston borough.
Local Development Framework Currently being drawn up, the LDF will replace the Local Plan and forms the future of planning policy in the borough.
Neston Market Town Initiative
Neston Town Centre Redevelopment

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Planning Services unit pages

Building Control homepage Responsible for Building Regulations, dangerous structures, demolitions, temporary grandstands and advice on licensed premises.
Development Control Responsible for processing planning applications, advice on how to submit a planning application and the enforcement of planning legislation and advice on protected trees (TPOs) and trees in conservation areas
Planning Policy and Projects Responsible for the Local Development Framework, Local Plan, housing land monitoring, Neston Market Town Initiative, built and natural heritage, the Mersey Forest, environmental projects and Growth Points.

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