Congleton, Cheshire Planning Applications
Recent planning applications near Congleton, Cheshire.
Cheshire · England · Town
Planning applications in Congleton are administered by Cheshire East Council. View the full Cheshire East Council planning applications page for approval rates and decision timelines.
About Congleton
Congleton is a market town and civil parish located in Cheshire East, England, situated on the banks of the River Dane. Approximately 21 miles south of Manchester and 13 miles north of Stoke-on-Trent, the town has a built-up area population of 30,005, with the parish home to 28,497 residents as of the 2021 census. This vibrant community may present various opportunities and considerations for planning applications in the region.
Population: 28,488 (2021)
District: Cheshire East
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Town Insights
Property Prices
Average property sale price: £257,904 (based on 50 recent transactions from HM Land Registry).
Area Information
- Admin district: Cheshire East
- Parliamentary constituency: Congleton
- LSOA: Cheshire East 022D
Crime Statistics
0 crimes reported in 2026-05.
Flood Risk
No active flood warnings near Congleton.
Keyword Scorecard
Planning constraint analysis based on the last 24 months of applications near Congleton.
- 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 Congleton based on the last 24 months of planning data.
Nearby Applications
276 planning applications found near Congleton.
- - The Co-operative Food, 60 Bromley Road, Congleton, Cheshire East, CW12 1PY
New plant to replace existing in side yard. New ventilation. New external LED lighting to replace existing.
Type: Full | Council: Cheshire East | Date: 2026-02-19
View full details - - Siemens Plc, Siemens House Varey Road, Eaton Bank Trading Estate, Congleton, Cheshire East, CW12 1PH
Retrospective approval for extended carpark and associated works.
Type: Full | Council: Cheshire East | Date: 2026-01-29
View full details - - 5 Giantswood Lane, Congleton, Cheshire East, CW12 2HG
Demolition of existing garage, utility and porch. Erection of a new single storey side extension and front porch to dwelling.
Status: Conditions | Type: Full | Council: Cheshire East | Date: 2025-09-18
View full details - - Beech House, 20 Buxton Road, Congleton, Cheshire East, CW12 2DT
Listed Building Consent for hy brid Planning Application comprising: Full application, site area 7,592m² in respect of the conversion of a former workshop into 4 supported housing units (UseClassC2) a
Type: Heritage | Council: Cheshire East | Date: 2025-05-27
View full details - - 5 Giantswood Lane, Congleton, Cheshire East, CW12 2HG
Demolition of existing single storey garage, erection of a new two storey side extension and front porch.
Status: Withdrawn | Type: Full | Council: Cheshire East | Date: 2025-03-24
View full details - - Beech House, 20 Buxton Road, Congleton, Cheshire East, CW12 2DT
Hybrid Planning Application comprising: Full application, site area 7,592m² in respect of the conversion of a former workshop into 4 supported housing units (UseClassC2) and 8 new-build supported hous
Type: Full | Council: Cheshire East | Date: 2025-03-20
View full details - - The Co-operative Food, 60 Bromley Road, Congleton, Cheshire East, CW12 1PY
New plant to replace existing in side yard, new ventilation, new external LED lighting to replace existing.
Status: Rejected | Type: Full | Council: Cheshire East | Date: 2025-02-14
View full details - - 66, HAVANNAH STREET, CONGLETON, CW12 2AT
Proposed conversion shop with living quarters above into a single house class C3
Status: Conditions | Type: Full | Council: Cheshire East | Date: 2024-06-10
View full details - - 9, EARDLEY CRESCENT, CONGLETON, CW12 1ND
SINGLE STOREY REAR EXTENSION FOR DISABLED OCCUPANT, DROPPED KERB AND OFF ROAD DISABLED PARKING
Status: Conditions | Type: Full | Council: Cheshire East | Date: 2024-04-08
View full details - - 5-9, BUXTON ROAD, CONGLETON CW12 2DW
Change of Use from 3.no vacant light industrial workshops with flats above to a 10 Bed HMO (Class Sui-Generis) and minor alterations to elevations
Status: Conditions | Type: Full | Council: Cheshire East | Date: 2024-02-22
View full details - - Cheshire Electrical Supplies, THE MEADOWS, CONGLETON, CW12 1DN
Advertisement Consent for associated new entrance sign and additional sign to side elevation
Status: Conditions | Type: Advertising | Council: Cheshire East | Date: 2023-12-22
View full details - - Cheshire Electrical Supplies, THE MEADOWS, CONGLETON, CW12 1DN
Change of Use from electrical supply store E(a) to cafe E(b) and provision of rentable studio spaces for a private medical clinic E(e)
Status: Conditions | Type: Full | Council: Cheshire East | Date: 2023-12-22
View full details - - 44, PARK ROAD, CONGLETON, CW12 1DP
Certificate of lawful development for proposed single storey rear extension.
Status: Permitted | Type: Outline | Council: Cheshire East | Date: 2023-12-19
View full details - - 15, SUSSEX PLACE, CONGLETON, CW12 1PD
Proposed internal alterations & extension to existing balcony.
Status: Conditions | Type: Full | Council: Cheshire East | Date: 2023-12-19
View full details - - Eastern Bank Of The River Dane Adjacent,
The works will cover: a new intake structure on the south bank of the River Dane roughly 12m upstream of the weir crest, 3.7m wide and protected by a coarse screen of 150mm aperture and penstock gate.
Status: Undecided | Type: Full | Council: Cheshire East | Date: 2023-09-28
View full details - - Car Park Tommys Lane, Congleton, Cheshire East,
Discharge of conditions 18,21 and 22 on application 21/0320C: Application for 9no. affordable apartments.
Status: Permitted | Type: Conditions | Council: Cheshire East | Date: 2023-08-29
View full details - - Lower Park Street Mill Lower Park Street, Congleton, Cheshire East, CW12 1EH
Non-material amendment to application 20/1624C - Proposed change of use of ground floor office accommodation and two storey extension to form 2No. 1 bed semi detached dwellings
Status: Permitted | Type: Amendment | Council: Cheshire East | Date: 2023-07-10
View full details - - The Co-operative Food, 60 Bromley Road, Congleton, Cheshire East, CW12 1PY
Installation of new external cold rooms
Status: Conditions | Type: Full | Council: Cheshire East | Date: 2023-07-03
View full details - - Dane Valley Mill, 59 Havannah Street, Congleton, Cheshire East, CW12 2AH
Certificate for existing lawful use for confirmation the use of the property as an independent school
Status: Permitted | Type: Amendment | Council: Cheshire East | Date: 2023-05-17
View full details - - Lower Park Street Mill Lower Park Street, Congleton, Cheshire East, CW12 1EH
Variation of Condition 2 - approved plans on approval 20/1624C.
Status: Withdrawn | Type: Conditions | Council: Cheshire East | Date: 2023-05-04
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A brief summary of Congleton in Cheshire
Congleton is a market town and civil parish located in Cheshire East, England, situated on the banks of the River Dane. Approximately 21 miles south of Manchester and 13 miles north of Stoke-on-Trent, the town has a built-up area population of 30,005, with the parish home to 28,497 residents as of the 2021 census. This vibrant community may present various opportunities and considerations for planning applications in the region. The Town has a population of approximately 28,488 (2021 estimate). It sits within the Cheshire East district.
Property prices in Congleton show an average sale price of £257,904, 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 Congleton a particularly low-crime area.
Congleton 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 Congleton includes 1 Sites of Special Scientific Interest (SSSI): Madams Wood SSSI; 3 Ancient Woodland sites. These designations may affect planning decisions, as proposals near protected sites require environmental impact assessment and may face additional restrictions.
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Planning Activity in Congleton
In the last 24 months, 142 planning applications were submitted near Congleton. Of these, 50% were approved, with an average decision time of 47 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 Congleton.
The average decision time of 47 days is within the government's 8-week statutory target for minor applications, indicating an efficient planning department.
The most common application types near Congleton were full planning applications (63), discharge of conditions (30), listed building and heritage (14). Full planning applications account for 44% of all submissions, covering new builds, change of use, and works that go beyond permitted development rights.
In terms of development scale, 2 large-scale (major) developments, 1 medium-scale application, 40 smaller schemes were submitted.
2 planning appeals were lodged, of which 0 were allowed and 2 were dismissed (0% success rate). This low success rate indicates that the council's refusal decisions are generally upheld by the Planning Inspectorate.
Application Outcomes
- Approved: 11 applications
- Refused: 9 applications
- Withdrawn: 2 applications
- Awaiting decision: 120 applications
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