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Planning in Chelford

Approved
89%
17 of 19 decided

Applications within 1 km of the centre of Chelford in the last 24 months, from Cheshire East Council's planning register.

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Around Chelford

Postcode districts

SK11 156 applications in the last 12 monthsSK10 239 applications in the last 12 monthsWA16 254 applications in the last 12 months

Applications in each district in the last 12 months.

Planning authority: Cheshire East Council

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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. The settlement has a population of approximately 1,518 (2021 estimate). It sits within the Cheshire East district.

There are currently no active flood warnings for the Chelford area, indicating a relatively low flood risk at present. This is a positive factor for both existing residents and those considering property purchases or new developments.

In terms of safety, there were no crimes reported in the immediate area during the most recent reporting period (September 2026). This makes Chelford a particularly low-crime area, which is often reflected in its desirability and property values.

The area around Chelford has 7 nature designations nearby, which may affect how planning applications are assessed.

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.

To comment on or object to a planning application near Chelford, open it in the list above: each one links to the council's own page for it and shows any comment deadline.

In the last 24 months, 33 planning applications were submitted near Chelford. Of these, 89% were approved.

The most common types were full planning applications (10), tree works (8), outline applications (5). 1 large-scale development was submitted during this period.

2 planning appeals were lodged, of which 1 was allowed and 1 was dismissed (50% success rate).

Common questions

How many planning applications have been submitted near Chelford?
In the last 24 months, 33 planning applications were submitted near Chelford. The approval rate is 89%.
What is the planning approval rate near Chelford?
The planning approval rate near Chelford is 89%. The national average across England and Wales is 87%.
What types of planning applications are most common near Chelford?
The most common type of planning application near Chelford is full planning applications, with 10 submissions in the last 24 months.
How can I track planning applications near Chelford?
You can search and track planning applications near Chelford on Planning Signal. Create a free account to save searches, watch specific applications, and receive email alerts when new plans are submitted nearby.