Chelford, Cheshire Planning Applications
Recent planning applications near Chelford, Cheshire.
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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.
Population: 1,518 (2021)
District: Cheshire East
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Town Insights
Property Prices
Average property sale price: £348,931 (based on 50 recent transactions from HM Land Registry).
Area Information
- Admin district: Staffordshire Moorlands
- Parliamentary constituency: Staffordshire Moorlands
- LSOA: Staffordshire Moorlands 001A
Crime Statistics
0 crimes reported in 2026-02.
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
2 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 - - 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
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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 £348,931, 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, 8 planning applications were submitted near Chelford.
The most common application types near Chelford were tree works (4), full planning applications (1), outline applications (1). The significant number of tree-related applications is typical for areas with mature tree cover or active tree preservation orders.
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