PlotbeaconCheshire West and Chester Council • 26/00878/FUL
222 homes proposed on land beside Chester Road in Helsby
Land At Chester Road Helsby Frodsham
A large housing scheme could change green belt land near two schools
- Status
- Consultation closed · awaiting decision
- Type
- full
- Received
- 19 Mar 2026
- Consultation closed
- 17 Apr 2026
ImpactAutomated estimate
Summary
The application proposes 222 homes across two parcels of land. Parcel A would have 126 homes, while Parcel B would have 96. Public open space and supporting works are also proposed. The land is in the green belt and is high-quality farmland. Helsby Hillside Primary School is a couple of minutes' walk away. Helsby High School and several Chester Road bus stops are a few minutes' walk away. Three nearby property fronts have a clear view towards the site, while 16 are screened by buildings. The scheme could also add traffic to the A56, which carries about 10,387 vehicles each day.
What you can do
You can comment to the council and quote reference 26/00878/FUL. Explain any effects on traffic, schools, green belt, farmland, views or daily life. The council can consider planning issues, but not private matters such as house prices.