Blakenhall, Cheshire Planning Applications
Recent planning applications near Blakenhall, Cheshire.
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Planning applications in Blakenhall are administered by Cheshire East Council. View the full Cheshire East Council planning applications page for approval rates and decision timelines.
About Blakenhall
Blakenhall is a quaint village in the Doddington and District parish of Cheshire East, located approximately 7 miles southeast of Nantwich, close to the Staffordshire border. With a rich history dating back to the Domesday survey, Blakenhall features a predominantly rural landscape, including agricultural land, ancient woodlands, and the Blakenhall Moss nature reserve. The area, with a small population of 125 as of 2001, is served by the Crewe-to-Stafford railway line and is part of the proposed HS2 route, making it a noteworthy consideration for planning applications in the region.
Population: 131 (2021)
District: Cheshire East
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Town Insights
Property Prices
Average property sale price: £297,158 (based on 50 recent transactions from HM Land Registry).
Area Information
- Admin district: Cheshire East
- Parliamentary constituency: Crewe and Nantwich
- LSOA: Cheshire East 046B
Crime Statistics
0 crimes reported in 2026-05.
Flood Risk
No active flood warnings near Blakenhall.
Keyword Scorecard
Planning constraint analysis based on the last 24 months of applications near Blakenhall.
- 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 Blakenhall based on the last 24 months of planning data.
Nearby Applications
38 planning applications found near Blakenhall.
- - The Small Holding Mill Lane, Blakenhall, Nantwich, Cheshire East, CW5 7NP
Lawful Development Certificate for proposed Side extension to existing dwelling-house
Type: Outline | Council: Cheshire East | Date: 2025-09-26
View full details - - The Small Holding Mill Lane, Blakenhall, Nantwich, Cheshire East, CW5 7NP
New detached dwelling on vacant land
Status: Rejected | Type: Full | Council: Cheshire East | Date: 2023-03-21
View full details - - SUNNYSIDE, MILL LANE, BLAKENHALL, CHESHIRE, CW5 7NP
Variation of condition 2 on application 21/3374N - Demolishing of front conservatory & rear shed. And erection of single story rear extension and double story side extension.
Status: Conditions | Type: Conditions | Council: Cheshire East | Date: 2022-02-04
View full details - - SUNNYSIDE, MILL LANE, BLAKENHALL, CHESHIRE, CW5 7NP
Provision of steel framed portal agricultural shed
Status: Conditions | Type: Full | Council: Cheshire East | Date: 2021-11-12
View full details - - Sunnyside Mill Lane, Blakenhall, Nantwich, Cheshire East, CW5 7NP
Demolishing of front conservatory & rear shed. And erection of single story rear extension and double story side extension
Status: Conditions | Type: Full | Council: Cheshire East | Date: 2021-06-22
View full details - - MELROSE, MILL LANE, BLAKENHALL, CW5 7NP
Change of use - From fallow field to vehicular access track.
Status: Conditions | Type: Full | Council: Cheshire East | Date: 2021-05-11
View full details - - Ash Tree Farm Mill Lane, Blakenhall, Nantwich, Cheshire East, CW5 7NP
Steel framed agricultural building extension for housing livestock, hay and straw
Status: Conditions | Type: Full | Council: Cheshire East | Date: 2021-03-17
View full details - - BEECH FARM, MILL LANE, BLAKENHALL, CW5 7NP
Prior approval for a steel framed agricultural building for farm storage and to house farm machinery
Status: Permitted | Type: Other | Council: Cheshire East | Date: 2021-01-06
View full details - - ASH TREE FARM, MILL LANE, BLAKENHALL, CW5 7NP
Steel-framed extension building to replace existing livestock building.
Status: Conditions | Type: Full | Council: Cheshire East | Date: 2020-02-27
View full details - - Ash Tree Farm Mill Lane, Blakenhall, Nantwich, Cheshire East, CW5 7NP
Steel-framed extension building for storage and housing machinery
Status: Withdrawn | Type: Full | Council: Cheshire East | Date: 2019-10-01
View full details - - Blakenhall Farm Mill Lane, Blakenhall, Nantwich, Cheshire East, CW5 7NP
Alterations to existing dwelling, installation of rooflights, incorporation of cheese room into residential use, and construction of porch
Status: Rejected | Type: Full | Council: Cheshire East | Date: 2019-06-13
View full details - - Blakenhall Farm Mill Lane, Blakenhall, Nantwich, Cheshire East, CW5 7NP
Listed building consent for improvements to windows and doors, installation of 3 rooflights to north-east roofslope, internal alterations, alterations to attached building "Cheese Rooms" repairs to ro
Status: Rejected | Type: Heritage | Council: Cheshire East | Date: 2019-06-13
View full details - - Beech Farm Mill Lane, Blakenhall, Nantwich, Cheshire East, CW5 7NP
Steel framed agricultural building to be used as a cubicle and feed area building
Status: Conditions | Type: Full | Council: Cheshire East | Date: 2019-05-24
View full details - - Blakenhall Barn West Mill Lane, Blakenhall, Nantwich, Cheshire East, CW5 7NP
Single storey rear extension
Status: Conditions | Type: Full | Council: Cheshire East | Date: 2019-05-16
View full details - - Beech Farm Mill Lane, Blakenhall, Nantwich, Cheshire East, CW5 7NP
Steel framed agricultural building
Status: Rejected | Type: Outline | Council: Cheshire East | Date: 2019-03-28
View full details - - Melrose Mill Lane, Blakenhall, Nantwich, Cheshire East, CW5 7NP
Change of use of proposed conversion brick outbuilding to new dwelling.
Status: Conditions | Type: Full | Council: Cheshire East | Date: 2019-02-13
View full details - - BEECH FARM, MILL LANE, BLAKENHALL, CW5 7NP
The proposed development is an agricultural shed to house cattle during the winter and cattle feed.
Status: Conditions | Type: Full | Council: Cheshire East | Date: 2017-11-03
View full details - - HAYES FARM, MILL LANE, BLAKENHALL, CHESHIRE, CW5 7NP
Extension of existing manege and addition of two further stables for personal use
Status: Conditions | Type: Full | Council: Cheshire East | Date: 2017-11-01
View full details - - BEECH FARM, MILL LANE, BLAKENHALL, CW5 7NP
Proposed agricultural machinery store
Status: Conditions | Type: Full | Council: Cheshire East | Date: 2016-09-01
View full details - - ASH TREE FARM, MILL LANE, BLAKENHALL, CW5 7NP
Prior notification for steel framed agricultural building
Status: Permitted | Type: Other | Council: Cheshire East | Date: 2015-09-23
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A brief summary of Blakenhall in Cheshire
Blakenhall is a quaint village in the Doddington and District parish of Cheshire East, located approximately 7 miles southeast of Nantwich, close to the Staffordshire border. With a rich history dating back to the Domesday survey, Blakenhall features a predominantly rural landscape, including agricultural land, ancient woodlands, and the Blakenhall Moss nature reserve. The area, with a small population of 125 as of 2001, is served by the Crewe-to-Stafford railway line and is part of the proposed HS2 route, making it a noteworthy consideration for planning applications in the region. The settlement has a population of approximately 131 (2021 estimate). It sits within the Cheshire East district.
Property prices in Blakenhall show an average sale price of £297,158, 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 Blakenhall a particularly low-crime area.
Blakenhall 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 Blakenhall 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 Blakenhall
In the last 24 months, 1 planning applications were submitted near Blakenhall.
The most common application types near Blakenhall were outline applications (1).
1 planning appeal was lodged, of which 0 were allowed and 1 was 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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