How long do planning decisions take near Adlington?

The average planning decision time near Adlington is 26 days. The statutory target is 8 weeks (56 days) for minor applications and 13 weeks for major applications.

What is the planning approval rate near Adlington?

The planning approval rate near Adlington is 50%. The national average across England and Wales is approximately 87%.

What types of planning applications are most common near Adlington?

The most common type of planning application near Adlington is listed building consent applications, with 9 submissions in the last 24 months.

How can I track planning applications near Adlington?

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Adlington, Cheshire Planning Applications

Recent planning applications near Adlington, Cheshire.

Cheshire · England · settlement

Planning applications in Adlington are administered by Cheshire East Council. View the full Cheshire East Council planning applications page for approval rates and decision timelines.

About Adlington

Adlington is a village and civil parish located within the unitary authority of Cheshire East in Cheshire, England. Historically referred to as Eduluintune in the Domesday Book, it had a population of 1,081 residents across 401 households as per the 2001 census. The village features a mixed, non-denominational primary school, making it an appealing area for families considering planning applications.

Population: 1,253 (2021)

District: Cheshire East

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Town Insights

Property Prices

Average property sale price: £314,115 (based on 50 recent transactions from HM Land Registry).

Area Information

Admin district: Cheshire East
Parliamentary constituency: Macclesfield
LSOA: Cheshire East 013A

Crime Statistics

0 crimes reported in 2026-05.

Flood Risk

No active flood warnings near Adlington.

Keyword Scorecard

Planning constraint analysis based on the last 24 months of applications near Adlington.

Ecology & Wildlife Constraints (keywords: bats, bat survey, bat roost, great crested newt, GCN...)
Trees & Landscape (keywords: tree preservation order, TPO, arboricultural, tree survey, root protection area...)
Flood & Drainage (keywords: flood zone 2, flood zone 3, flood risk assessment, FRA, surface water...)
Heritage & Conservation (keywords: listed building, grade II, grade II*, grade I, conservation area...)
Green Belt (keywords: green belt, inappropriate development, very special circumstances, openness)
Highways & Access (keywords: visibility splays, highway authority objection, access arrangement, parking provision, transport statement...)
Refusal & Risk Indicators (keywords: refusal, delegated refusal, appeal dismissed, overdevelopment, character and appearance...)
Planning Process & Appeals (keywords: appeal lodged, appeal allowed, appeal dismissed, public inquiry, inspector)

Planning Activity Summary

Approval rates, average decision times, and application type distribution for Adlington based on the last 24 months of planning data.

Nearby Applications

5 planning applications found near Adlington.

- Woodview Cottage Brookledge Lane, Adlington, Macclesfield, Cheshire East, SK10 4JU
Erection of side and rear extensions, roof form alterations including the formation of dormers and erection of outbuilding.
Status: Rejected | Type: Full | Council: Cheshire East | Date: 2025-05-21
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- Woodview Cottage Brookledge Lane, Adlington, Macclesfield, Cheshire East, SK10 4JU
Certificate of lawful development for proposed side and rear extensions and construction of an outbuilding.
Type: Outline | Council: Cheshire East | Date: 2025-01-23
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- 8 Broughton Road, Adlington, Macclesfield, Cheshire East, SK10 4ND
Variation of condition 2 on approval 23/2388M: Extension to residential property
Status: Undecided | Type: Conditions | Council: Cheshire East | Date: 2024-08-30
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- WOODVIEW COTTAGE, BROOKLEDGE LANE, ADLINGTON, SK10 4JU
Prior Approval for side and rear extensions extending 8m beyond the rear wall, maximum height of 3.82m and eaves height of 2.29m
Status: Permitted | Type: Outline | Council: Cheshire East | Date: 2024-08-21
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- EASTFIELD, BROOKLEDGE LANE, ADLINGTON, CHESHIRE, SK10 4JU
Certificate of lawfulness for side extension and replacement of flat roof with pitched roof.
Status: Permitted | Type: Outline | Council: Cheshire East | Date: 2023-12-22
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A brief summary of Adlington in Cheshire

Property prices in Adlington show an average sale price of £314,115, based on 50 recent transactions recorded by HM Land Registry.

There were no crimes reported in the immediate area during the most recent reporting period. This makes Adlington a particularly low-crime area.

Adlington has one conservation area within its boundaries: No data available for publication by HE. Planning applications within or near this conservation area are subject to additional scrutiny to preserve the architectural and historic character of the area. Homeowners and developers should be aware that permitted development rights may be restricted.

Ecology & Nature Designations

The area around Adlington includes 2 Ancient Woodland sites. These designations may affect planning decisions, as proposals near protected sites require environmental impact assessment and may face additional restrictions.

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Planning Activity in Adlington

In the last 24 months, 15 planning applications were submitted near Adlington. Of these, 50% were approved, with an average decision time of 26 days.

This is below the national average of approximately 87%, which may reflect stricter local policies, sensitivity of the area, or higher levels of speculative applications. Pre-application advice is particularly worthwhile near Adlington.

The average decision time of 26 days is within the government's 8-week statutory target for minor applications, indicating an efficient planning department.

The most common application types near Adlington were listed building and heritage (9), full planning applications (2), outline applications (2). The high proportion of heritage applications reflects the historic character of the area and the presence of listed buildings or conservation areas nearby.

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