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Planning in Church Lawton

Approved
100%
14 of 14 decided
Decision time
about 7 weeks
on average

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

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About Church Lawton

Church Lawton is a village and civil parish in Cheshire East, situated near the boundary with Staffordshire. It features ribbon development linking Kidsgrove and Scholar Green, along with the hamlets of Lawton Gate, Lawton Heath, and Lawton Heath End, plus the Lawton Hall estate. With a population of 2,201 as of the 2001 census, this area presents various opportunities for planning applications, especially given its proximity to Stoke-on-Trent. The settlement has a population of approximately 2,186 (2021 estimate). It sits within the Cheshire East district.

The area around Church Lawton has 4 nature designations nearby, which may affect how planning applications are assessed.

For anyone interested in property development or monitoring local planning decisions, Church Lawton 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 Church Lawton, 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, 20 planning applications were submitted near Church Lawton. Of these, 100% were approved, with an average decision time of 47 days.

The most common types were discharge of conditions (12), full planning applications (1), outline applications (1). 10 large-scale developments were submitted during this period.

Common questions

How many planning applications have been submitted near Church Lawton?
In the last 24 months, 20 planning applications were submitted near Church Lawton. The approval rate is 100%.
How long do planning decisions take near Church Lawton?
The average planning decision time near Church Lawton is 47 days. The statutory target is 8 weeks (56 days) for minor applications and 13 weeks for major applications.
What is the planning approval rate near Church Lawton?
The planning approval rate near Church Lawton is 100%. The national average across England and Wales is 87%.
What types of planning applications are most common near Church Lawton?
The most common type of planning application near Church Lawton is discharge of conditions, with 12 submissions in the last 24 months.
How can I track planning applications near Church Lawton?
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