Astbury, Cheshire Planning Applications
Recent planning applications near Astbury, Cheshire.
Cheshire · England · settlement
Planning applications in Astbury are administered by Cheshire East Council. View the full Cheshire East Council planning applications page for approval rates and decision timelines.
About Astbury
Astbury is a charming village located in Cheshire East, England, just 1.1 miles south-west of Congleton along the A34 road, which borders the village green. Historically, the parish of Astbury encompassed a vast area, including Congleton and nearby hamlets, but was divided into smaller civil parishes in 1866, with the village itself becoming known as Newbold Astbury. This rich historical context makes Astbury an interesting area for planning applications and community development.
Population: 566 (2021)
District: Cheshire East
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Town Insights
Property Prices
Average property sale price: £294,119 (based on 50 recent transactions from HM Land Registry).
Area Information
- Admin district: Cheshire East
- Parliamentary constituency: Congleton
- LSOA: Cheshire East 022D
Crime Statistics
0 crimes reported in 2026-04.
Flood Risk
No active flood warnings near Astbury.
Keyword Scorecard
Planning constraint analysis based on the last 24 months of applications near Astbury.
- 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 Astbury based on the last 24 months of planning data.
Nearby Applications
190 planning applications found near Astbury.
- - Doric Riding Stables Bent Lane, Astbury, Congleton, Cheshire East, CW12 4RN
Retrospective planning application for change of use of the land from private equestrian use to commercial equestrian use
Type: Full | Council: Cheshire East | Date: 2026-03-23
View full details - - Belmont The Village, Astbury, Congleton, Cheshire East, CW12 4RQ
Two - Pear Trees - One tree is dead and needs to be removed. The other tree has a number of branches that overhang the neighbours driveway, dropping a significant volume of unwanted fruit onto their d
Type: Trees | Council: Cheshire East | Date: 2026-03-16
View full details - - The Rectory Peel Lane, Astbury, Congleton, Cheshire East, CW12 4RQ
Non-material amendment to approved application 17/4935C: External and internal demolition, repair and extension as noted on drawings and Design and Access Statement.
Type: Amendment | Council: Cheshire East | Date: 2025-10-03
View full details - - The Rectory Peel Lane, Astbury, Congleton, Cheshire East, CW12 4RQ
Listed Building consent for Alteration and extension (amendment to planning permission 17/4935C and listed building consent 17/4936C)
Type: Heritage | Council: Cheshire East | Date: 2025-10-02
View full details - - The Hollies Newcastle Road, Astbury, Congleton, Cheshire East, CW12 4RN
Discharge of condition 12 on approval 25/0471/HOUS: Alteration and extension of existing dwelling and outbuilding including demolition of rear extension, erection of 2-storey extension, remodeling of
Status: Conditions | Type: Conditions | Council: Cheshire East | Date: 2025-09-05
View full details - - The Hollies Newcastle Road, Astbury, Congleton, Cheshire East, CW12 4RN
Discharge of conditions 4,10 and 11 on approval 25/0471/HOUS: Alteration and extension of existing dwelling and outbuilding including demolition of rear extension, erection of 2-storey extension, remo
Status: Permitted | Type: Conditions | Council: Cheshire East | Date: 2025-08-22
View full details - - The Hollies Newcastle Road, Astbury, Congleton, Cheshire East, CW12 4RN
Alteration and extension of existing dwelling and outbuilding including demolition of rear extension, erection of 2-storey extension, remodeling of elevations, extension of outbuilding and provision o
Status: Conditions | Type: Full | Council: Cheshire East | Date: 2025-02-06
View full details - - Astbury Meadow Garden Centre Limited, Astbury Meadow Garden Centre Newcastle Road, Astbury, Congleton, Cheshire East, CW12 4RL
Erection of an extension to provide unheated storage building over existing outdoor storage area
Status: Conditions | Type: Full | Council: Cheshire East | Date: 2024-11-11
View full details - - Street Record Peel Drive, Astbury, Cheshire East,
Tree works to fell Ash tree (T1)
Type: Trees | Council: Cheshire East | Date: 2024-07-12
View full details - - Glebe Farm Peel Lane, Astbury, Congleton, Cheshire East, CW12 4RQ
There are 2 trees on the boundary of the field indicated in the attached aerial photograph which require felling in order to repair and maintain the drainage system and ditches. T1 - Sycamore - fell s
Type: Trees | Council: Cheshire East | Date: 2024-07-11
View full details - - 13, PEEL DRIVE, ASTBURY, CONGLETON, CW12 4RF
Proposed front porch extension
Status: Conditions | Type: Full | Council: Cheshire East | Date: 2024-07-10
View full details - - Astbury Meadow Garden Centre, NEWCASTLE ROAD, ASTBURY, CW12 4RL
Erection of an open sided canopy in existing external retail area
Status: Conditions | Type: Full | Council: Cheshire East | Date: 2024-07-01
View full details - - THE RECTORY, PEEL LANE, ASTBURY, CHESHIRE, CW12 4RQ
Discharge of conditions 4,5,6,7,8 on existing permission 21/0685C; Particulars of Development Listed building consent for external and internal demolition, repair and extension as noted on drawings an
Status: Conditions | Type: Conditions | Council: Cheshire East | Date: 2024-02-07
View full details - - Peel Cottage Newcastle Road, Astbury, Congleton, Cheshire East, CW12 4HS
Modifications to windows and external elevations
Status: Conditions | Type: Full | Council: Cheshire East | Date: 2023-07-04
View full details - - Jasmine Cottage The Village, Astbury, Congleton, Cheshire East, CW12 4RQ
As indicated in red on location plan. Removal of limb on existing prunus (cherry) due to overshadowing of garden and tree instability
Status: Permitted | Type: Trees | Council: Cheshire East | Date: 2023-04-21
View full details - - Sycamore House The Village, Astbury, Congleton, Cheshire East, CW12 4RQ
Listed Building Consent for replacement of rotten sash rear windows with double glazed units
Status: Conditions | Type: Heritage | Council: Cheshire East | Date: 2023-03-13
View full details - - ST MARYS CHURCH, THE VILLAGE, ASTBURY, CW12 4RQ
Advertisement consent for replacement church noticeboard
Status: Conditions | Type: Advertising | Council: Cheshire East | Date: 2022-07-07
View full details - - GLEBE FARM, PEEL LANE, ASTBURY, CHESHIRE, CW12 4RQ
Proposed siting of miniature railway, associated stations and overflow car park at Glebe Farm, Astbury.
Status: Rejected | Type: Full | Council: Cheshire East | Date: 2022-05-30
View full details - - Springfields Newcastle Road, Astbury, Congleton, Cheshire East, CW12 4HS
Proposed loft conversion.
Status: Conditions | Type: Full | Council: Cheshire East | Date: 2021-11-08
View full details - - Glebe Farm Peel Lane, Astbury, Congleton, Cheshire East, CW12 4RQ
Proposed siting of miniature railway and associated stations at Glebe Farm, Astbury.
Status: Withdrawn | Type: Full | Council: Cheshire East | Date: 2021-05-06
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A brief summary of Astbury in Cheshire
Astbury is a charming village located in Cheshire East, England, just 1.1 miles south-west of Congleton along the A34 road, which borders the village green. Historically, the parish of Astbury encompassed a vast area, including Congleton and nearby hamlets, but was divided into smaller civil parishes in 1866, with the village itself becoming known as Newbold Astbury. This rich historical context makes Astbury an interesting area for planning applications and community development. The settlement has a population of approximately 566 (2021 estimate). It sits within the Cheshire East district.
Property prices in Astbury show an average sale price of £294,119, 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 Astbury a particularly low-crime area.
Astbury 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.
For anyone interested in property development or monitoring local planning decisions, Astbury planning applications can be searched by entering a local postcode above. Results include full application details, decision status, and the ability to track applications over time and set planning alerts to help you monitor and review pending planning applications.
Planning Activity in Astbury
In the last 24 months, 30 planning applications were submitted near Astbury. Of these, 33% were approved, with an average decision time of 50 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 Astbury.
The average decision time of 50 days is within the government's 8-week statutory target for minor applications, indicating an efficient planning department.
The most common application types near Astbury were full planning applications (12), discharge of conditions (5), tree works (4). Full planning applications account for 40% of all submissions, covering new builds, change of use, and works that go beyond permitted development rights.
3 planning appeals were lodged, of which 0 were allowed and 3 were dismissed (0% success rate). This low success rate indicates that the council's refusal decisions are generally upheld by the Planning Inspectorate.
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