How long do planning decisions take near Chorlton?

The average planning decision time near Chorlton is 55 days. The statutory target is 8 weeks (56 days) for minor applications and 13 weeks for major applications.

What types of planning applications are most common near Chorlton?

The most common type of planning application near Chorlton is full planning applications, with 12 submissions in the last 24 months.

How can I track planning applications near Chorlton?

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Chorlton, Cheshire Planning Applications

Recent planning applications near Chorlton, Cheshire.

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About Chorlton

Chorlton is a village located within the parish of Hough and Chorlton, part of the unitary authority area of Cheshire East in England. Situated just 4 miles southeast of Crewe, Chorlton is surrounded by several nearby villages, including Hough, Shavington, Weston, and Wybunbury, as well as Betley in Staffordshire. The village had a population of 897 as of the 2011 census, making it a small yet engaged community, relevant for those looking into planning applications in the area.

Population: 937 (2021)

District: Cheshire East

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Town Insights

Property Prices

Average property sale price: £262,759 (based on 50 recent transactions from HM Land Registry).

Area Information

Admin district: Cheshire East
Parliamentary constituency: Crewe and Nantwich
LSOA: Cheshire East 043D

Crime Statistics

0 crimes reported in 2026-02.

Flood Risk

No active flood warnings near Chorlton.

Keyword Scorecard

Planning constraint analysis based on the last 24 months of applications near Chorlton.

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 Chorlton based on the last 24 months of planning data.

Nearby Applications

3 planning applications found near Chorlton.

- 4 Henley Road, Weston, Crewe, Cheshire East, CW2 5GD
Erection of shed (Retrospective).
Type: Full | Council: Cheshire East | Date: 2026-03-13
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- 2 Westwood Close, Weston, Crewe, Cheshire East, CW2 5GF
Erection of solar panels to rear roof slope and retrospective permission of car charging point on dwelling.
Status: Conditions | Type: Full | Council: Cheshire East | Date: 2025-08-03
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- 12 Edenbridge Close, Weston, Crewe, Cheshire East, CW2 5QU
Erection of new front porch, erection of single storey orangery extension to rear elevation, internal alterations, alterations to existing fenestration and erection of detached summer house outbuildin
Status: Conditions | Type: Full | Council: Cheshire East | Date: 2025-05-19
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A brief summary of Chorlton in Cheshire

Property prices in Chorlton show an average sale price of £262,759, 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 Chorlton a particularly low-crime area.

Chorlton 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.

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Planning Activity in Chorlton

In the last 24 months, 12 planning applications were submitted near Chorlton. The average decision time was 55 days.

The average decision time of 55 days is within the government's 8-week statutory target for minor applications, indicating an efficient planning department.

The most common application types near Chorlton were full planning applications (12). Full planning applications account for 100% of all submissions, covering new builds, change of use, and works that go beyond permitted development rights.

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