Elworth, Cheshire Planning Applications
Recent planning applications near Elworth, Cheshire.
Cheshire · England · settlement
Planning applications in Elworth are administered by Cheshire East Council. View the full Cheshire East Council planning applications page for approval rates and decision timelines.
About Elworth
Elworth is a village situated in the Cheshire East district of England, functioning as a suburb of the nearby town of Sandbach, which lies about one mile to the west. This proximity to Sandbach makes Elworth a key area for potential planning applications, as it benefits from the amenities and infrastructure of a larger town while maintaining its village charm.
Population: 4,412
District: Sandbach
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Town Insights
Property Prices
Average property sale price: £267,466 (based on 50 recent transactions from HM Land Registry).
Area Information
- Admin district: Cheshire East
- Parliamentary constituency: Congleton
- LSOA: Cheshire East 031A
Crime Statistics
0 crimes reported in 2026-05.
Keyword Scorecard
Planning constraint analysis based on the last 24 months of applications near Elworth.
- 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 Elworth based on the last 24 months of planning data.
Nearby Applications
15 planning applications found near Elworth.
- - 41 Roman Way, Sandbach, Cheshire East, CW11 3EW
Single story extension to the rear ground floor of the existing dwelling and dual dormer side extensions to the boundaries of the existing dwelling (on the first floor).
Type: Full | Council: Cheshire East | Date: 2026-03-21
View full details - - 6 Dalton Court, Sandbach, Cheshire East, CW11 1YD
Fell two silver birch trees
Type: Trees | Council: Cheshire East | Date: 2026-02-02
View full details - - 41 Roman Way, Sandbach, Cheshire East, CW11 3EW
Certificate of lawful development for proposed demolition of existing conservatory and construction of single storey rear extension and construction of a rear roof dormer enlargement to the existing f
Type: Outline | Council: Cheshire East | Date: 2026-01-03
View full details - - 11 Acacia Drive, Sandbach, Cheshire East, CW11 1ER
Proposed external render coat and replacement doors and windows to whole dwelling house, proposed single storey extension and associated alterations.
Type: Full | Council: Cheshire East | Date: 2026-01-02
View full details - - 3 Vicarage Lane, Sandbach, Cheshire East, CW11 3BW
Proposed single storey rear extension
Type: Full | Council: Cheshire East | Date: 2025-12-19
View full details - - 10 Peckforton Close, Sandbach, Cheshire East, CW11 1WL
Part demolition and conversion of the existing garage, and erection of a single storey rear extension.
Type: Full | Council: Cheshire East | Date: 2025-09-17
View full details - - 13 Gowy Close, Sandbach, Cheshire East, CW11 1YF
Erection of two storey side extension, erection of front porch and installation of solar panels on rear roof slope.
Status: Conditions | Type: Full | Council: Cheshire East | Date: 2025-07-07
View full details - - 61 Vicarage Lane, Sandbach, Cheshire East, CW11 3BU
Erection of single story extension to the rear elevation.
Status: Conditions | Type: Full | Council: Cheshire East | Date: 2025-04-27
View full details - - Land Off Grange Way , Sandbach, CW11 1WS
Lift of 3rd order branches only that are low over both highway and FP only to 5.5m to clear both.
Status: Conditions | Type: Trees | Council: Cheshire East | Date: 2025-01-03
View full details - - 95 Belmont Avenue, Sandbach, Cheshire East, CW11 1BT
First-floor side extension with side dormer extension and changes to fenestration
Status: Conditions | Type: Full | Council: Cheshire East | Date: 2023-01-09
View full details - - Sandbach Golf Club 117 Middlewich Road Sandbach Cheshire CW11 1FH
Kitchen extension to serve stewards accommodation.
Status: Conditions | Type: Full | Council: Cheshire East | Date: 2006-06-16
View full details - - 95 Belmont Avenue Sandbach Cheshire CW11 1BT
Single storey rear conservatory.
Status: Conditions | Type: Full | Council: Cheshire East | Date: 2005-10-18
View full details - - 6 Rowan Close Sandbach Cheshire CW11 1XN
Application to undertake a programme of pruning work to trees within Area A4 of the Middlewich Road No.2 TPO 1988.
Status: Conditions | Type: Trees | Council: Cheshire East | Date: 2005-02-02
View full details - - 6 Rowan Close Sandbach Cheshire CW11 1XN
Rear two storey extension (kitchen/bedroom), attached single storey conservatory, side first floor extension over existing garage and utility to provide extended bedrooms.
Status: Conditions | Type: Full | Council: Cheshire East | Date: 2005-01-25
View full details - - 6 Rowan Close Sandbach Cheshire CW11 1XN
APPLICATION TO UNDERTAKE A PROGRAMME OF WORK TO TREES CONTAINED WITHIN AREA 4 OF THE MIDDLEWICH ROAD NO.2 SANDBACH TPO 1988.
Status: Conditions | Type: Trees | Council: Cheshire East | Date: 2001-07-24
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A brief summary of Elworth in Cheshire
Elworth is a village situated in the Cheshire East district of England, functioning as a suburb of the nearby town of Sandbach, which lies about one mile to the west. This proximity to Sandbach makes Elworth a key area for potential planning applications, as it benefits from the amenities and infrastructure of a larger town while maintaining its village charm. The settlement has a population of approximately 4,412. It sits within the Sandbach district.
Property prices in Elworth show an average sale price of £267,466, 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 Elworth a particularly low-crime area.
Elworth 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 Elworth includes 2 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 Elworth
In the last 24 months, 56 planning applications were submitted near Elworth. Of these, 67% were approved, with an average decision time of 25 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 Elworth.
The average decision time of 25 days is within the government's 8-week statutory target for minor applications, indicating an efficient planning department.
The most common application types near Elworth were full planning applications (31), tree works (11), outline applications (8). Full planning applications account for 55% of all submissions, covering new builds, change of use, and works that go beyond permitted development rights.
In terms of development scale, 1 medium-scale application, 12 smaller schemes were submitted. The absence of major applications suggests the area is primarily characterised by smaller-scale improvements and extensions rather than large new developments.
1 planning appeal was lodged, of which 0 were allowed and 1 was dismissed (0% success rate). This low success rate indicates that the council's refusal decisions are generally upheld by the Planning Inspectorate.
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