Countryside Policy

This section describes the various policies and legislation that are relevant to the Countryside Department.   Also described are strategies developed by the Department itself to achieve targets set by these policies, with the ultimate aim of enhancing the quality of life for residents.

Please click on the links below to take you to your area of interest.

• Chester Greenways  
• Hedgerow Regulations
• High Hedges  
• Nature Conservation Strategy
• Tree Policy
• Open Space and Biodiversity Audit

For further advice and information please contact us as below.

Contact Details

Countryside Service

Email - countryside@chester.gov.uk

Opening hours - 8.45am - 4.45pm

Phone number - 01244 402397

Fax - 01244 310071

Address - Countryside Service, Green Space Team, Culture & Community Directorate, Chester City Council, The Forum, Chester, CH1 2HS