Chelford, Cheshire Planning Applications
Recent planning applications near Chelford, Cheshire.
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Planning applications in Chelford are administered by Cheshire East Council. View the full Cheshire East Council planning applications page for approval rates and decision timelines.
About Chelford
Chelford is a village and civil parish located in Cheshire, England, which includes the hamlet of Astle. Situated six miles west of Macclesfield and southeast of Knutsford, Chelford falls within the Tatton parliamentary constituency. As of the 2011 census, the village had a population of 1,174, making it a small but significant community for planning applications in the area.
Population: 1,518 (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 018D
Crime Statistics
0 crimes reported in 2026-05.
Flood Risk
No active flood warnings near Chelford.
Keyword Scorecard
Planning constraint analysis based on the last 24 months of applications near Chelford.
- 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 Chelford based on the last 24 months of planning data.
Nearby Applications
218 planning applications found near Chelford.
- - Corbishley Farm Chelford Road, Nether Alderley, Nether Alderley , Cheshire East, SK11 9AP
Agricultural determination for the erection of two new buildings
Type: Outline | Council: Cheshire East | Date: 2026-04-07
View full details - - Roadside House Knutsford Road, Chelford, Macclesfield, Cheshire East, SK11 9AS
Permission in principle for the construction of up to 5 dwellings
Type: Outline | Council: Cheshire East | Date: 2025-11-05
View full details - - Westminster House, Knutsford Road, Chelford, Macclesfield, SK11 9AS
Erection of a glazed extension to the rear of the existing building.
Type: Full | Council: Cheshire East | Date: 2025-10-31
View full details - - Sirius House Alderley Road, Chelford, Macclesfield, Cheshire East, SK11 9AP
Certificate of lawful development for proposed installation of 2 new windows within the existing board room; replacement double door in office 06 to become a new single door and replacement of a singl
Type: Outline | Council: Cheshire East | Date: 2025-08-26
View full details - - Westminster House, Knutsford Road, Chelford, Macclesfield, SK11 9AS
Advertisement consent for 1 No. hanging sign, 1 No. wall mounted sign and 1No. fence mounted sign.
Status: Conditions | Type: Advertising | Council: Cheshire East | Date: 2025-06-30
View full details - - Chelford Activity Park Knutsford Road, Chelford, Cheshire East, SK11 9AS
T001 Common Beech Remove limb overhanging road back to stem; T002 Common Beech - Sever and remove ivy to 2m; T003 Common Oak - Sever and remove ivy to 2m; T004 Common Beech - Sever and remove ivy to 2
Status: Conditions | Type: Trees | Council: Cheshire East | Date: 2025-06-05
View full details - - Sirius House Alderley Road, Chelford, Macclesfield, Cheshire East, SK11 9AP
Prior approval for change of use of the former offices (Use Class E) to 4no 1-Bed self-contained flats (Use Class C3).
Status: Conditions | Type: Amendment | Council: Cheshire East | Date: 2025-05-28
View full details - - Willow Glade Peover Lane, Chelford, Macclesfield, Cheshire East, SK11 9AJ
Single dwelling to replace existing outbuilding.
Status: Conditions | Type: Full | Council: Cheshire East | Date: 2025-04-09
View full details - - Cheshire East Leisure Amenity Land North Of The Cattle Market Dixon Drive, Chelford, Macclesfield, Cheshire East, SK11 9AX
Discharge of condition 16 on approved application 18/0171M - Demolition of all existing structures and buildings, remediation of the site and the erection of a residential led mixed use development co
Type: Conditions | Council: Cheshire East | Date: 2025-02-27
View full details - - 1, Yewtree Cottage Alderley Road, Chelford, Macclesfield, Cheshire East, SK11 9AP
Proposed two-storey side and single storey rear extension. Alterations to existing access to widen driveway.
Status: Rejected | Type: Full | Council: Cheshire East | Date: 2024-11-26
View full details - - 11 Chillingham Close, Chelford, Macclesfield, Cheshire East, SK11 9FZ
Prior notification for single storey extension to the rear of the property.
Status: Withdrawn | Type: Outline | Council: Cheshire East | Date: 2024-10-23
View full details - - 1, Yewtree Cottage Alderley Road, Chelford, Macclesfield, Cheshire East, SK11 9AP
Lawful Development Certificate for proposed construction of a single storey side and rear extension, detached double garage and log store and single-storey outbuilding to contain a swimming pool and g
Status: Undecided | Type: Outline | Council: Cheshire East | Date: 2024-09-03
View full details - - FOXFIELDS, PEOVER LANE, CHELFORD, SK11 9AL
Demolition of an existing extension and the construction of a single-storey rear swimming pool extension, including amendments to the existing terrace.
Status: Conditions | Type: Full | Council: Cheshire East | Date: 2024-06-13
View full details - - WILLOW GLADE, PEOVER LANE, CHELFORD, SK11 9AJ
New single dwelling to replace existing building
Status: Conditions | Type: Full | Council: Cheshire East | Date: 2024-06-11
View full details - - 1, YEWTREE COTTAGE, ALDERLEY ROAD, CHELFORD, MACCLESFIELD, CHESHIRE, SK11 9AP
Proposed two-storey side and single storey rear extension. Alterations to existing access to widen driveway.
Status: Rejected | Type: Full | Council: Cheshire East | Date: 2024-06-03
View full details - - SCOUTS HALL, KNUTSFORD ROAD, CHELFORD, SK11 9AS
Small extension to provide new fully accessible sanitary accommodation.
Status: Conditions | Type: Full | Council: Cheshire East | Date: 2024-04-26
View full details - - WILLOW GLADE, PEOVER LANE, CHELFORD, CHESHIRE, SK11 9AJ
Conversion of pool house to form new dwelling.
Status: Conditions | Type: Full | Council: Cheshire East | Date: 2024-02-26
View full details - - 1, YEWTREE COTTAGE, ALDERLEY ROAD, CHELFORD, CHESHIRE, SK11 9AP
Two storey side and rear extension with adjoining single storey rear extension
Status: Rejected | Type: Full | Council: Cheshire East | Date: 2023-11-28
View full details - - 3, Church Cottages, HOLMES CHAPEL ROAD, CHELFORD, SK11 9AQ
Listed building consent to replace existing single glazed windows with double glazed windows.
Status: Conditions | Type: Heritage | Council: Cheshire East | Date: 2023-10-02
View full details - - 3, Church Cottages, HOLMES CHAPEL ROAD, CHELFORD, SK11 9AQ
Replace existing single glazed windows with double glazed windows.
Status: Conditions | Type: Full | Council: Cheshire East | Date: 2023-10-02
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A brief summary of Chelford in Cheshire
Chelford is a village and civil parish located in Cheshire, England, which includes the hamlet of Astle. Situated six miles west of Macclesfield and southeast of Knutsford, Chelford falls within the Tatton parliamentary constituency. As of the 2011 census, the village had a population of 1,174, making it a small but significant community for planning applications in the area. The settlement has a population of approximately 1,518 (2021 estimate). It sits within the Cheshire East district.
Property prices in Chelford 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 Chelford a particularly low-crime area.
Chelford 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 Chelford includes 7 Ancient Woodland sites. These designations may affect planning decisions, as proposals near protected sites require environmental impact assessment and may face additional restrictions.
For anyone interested in property development or monitoring local planning decisions, Chelford 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 Chelford
In the last 24 months, 34 planning applications were submitted near Chelford. Of these, 0% were approved, with an average decision time of 9 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 Chelford.
The average decision time of 9 days is within the government's 8-week statutory target for minor applications, indicating an efficient planning department.
The most common application types near Chelford were full planning applications (11), tree works (8), outline applications (7). Full planning applications account for 32% of all submissions, covering new builds, change of use, and works that go beyond permitted development rights.
In terms of development scale, 1 large-scale (major) development, 11 smaller schemes were submitted.
4 planning appeals were lodged, of which 3 were allowed and 1 was dismissed (75% success rate). This relatively high appeal success rate suggests that the local authority may be refusing some applications that the Planning Inspectorate considers acceptable.
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Related Planning Guides
- What Is Planning Permission in the UK? — Planning permission is the formal approval you need from your local council before making certain changes to a building or piece of land.
- What Is Permitted Development? — Permitted development rights allow certain building works and changes of use without the need to apply for planning permission.
- How Long Does Planning Permission Take? — Typical timelines for planning permission decisions in the UK, from submission to approval, and what can cause delays.