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House prices in Cheshire East Council: average £309,121, +5.0% over 12 months (UK House Price Index, July 2026)

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Frequently asked questions

How many planning applications has Cheshire East Council received?
Cheshire East Council received 3,166 planning applications in the last 24 months. The approval rate is 85%.
How long does Cheshire East Council take to decide applications?
Cheshire East Council takes an average of 137 days to decide planning applications. The statutory target is 8 weeks (56 days) for householder and minor applications, and 13 weeks for major applications.
What is the planning approval rate for Cheshire East Council?
Cheshire East Council approves 85% of planning applications, against 87% nationally.
How do I object to a planning application in Cheshire East Council?
Submit your representation to Cheshire East Council during the public consultation period, typically 21 days from when the application was publicised. Planning Signal shows the consultation deadline for each application and links directly to the Cheshire East Council planning portal.
Can I appeal a Cheshire East Council planning decision?
Yes. If Cheshire East Council refuses your application, you can appeal to the Planning Inspectorate. 1,477 appeals were lodged against Cheshire East Council decisions in the last 24 months, with a 34% success rate.

Planning data sourced from Cheshire East Council planning portal · Statistics based on the last 24 months

About Cheshire East Council Planning Authority

Track every planning application and planning permission decision in the Cheshire East Council area. View live status, browse proposals by postcode, and get free email alerts for new developments. Updated daily from the council planning portal.

Cheshire East Council serves as the local authority for the Cheshire East area, a borough within the ceremonial county of Cheshire, England. As a unitary authority, it combines the roles of both district and county councils, overseeing a range of local governance functions. Since 2019, the council has been operating under no overall control, led by a coalition of Labour, local parties, and independent councillors, with Labour's Nick Mannion at the helm. This structure is important for those researching planning applications within the region, as it reflects the collaborative governance approach influencing local development decisions. The council was established in 1 April 2009. The council is currently led by Nick Mannion (Labour), who has held the position since 17 July 2024. Rob Polkinghorne serves as Chief Executive since 3 January 2024. The council comprises 82 councillors serving 4 years terms, with the most recent election held on 4 May 2023.

The council area encompasses 322 towns and villages, including Alderley Edge, Alsager, Bollington, Congleton, Crewe and Knutsford. Use the planning application search above to find proposals across these communities by postcode.

In the last 24 months, Cheshire East Council received 3,166 planning applications. Of these, 85% were approved, with an average decision time of 137 days.

The most common types were full planning applications (1,048), discharge of conditions (465), outline applications (440). 31 large-scale developments were submitted during this period.

1,477 planning appeals were lodged against Cheshire East Council decisions, of which 452 were allowed and 879 were dismissed (34% success rate).

Residents and developers can search all planning permission and permitted development applications for Cheshire East Council above. To comment or object to a live application, visit the Cheshire East Council planning portal directly. Planning Signal links to the original submission for every application listed.