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Planning in Hightown

Approved
87%
20 of 23 decided
Decision time
about 17 weeks
on average

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

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About Hightown

Hightown is a settlement located in Cheshire, England.

Property prices in Hightown show an average sale price of £257,904, based on 50 recent transactions recorded by HM Land Registry.

The area around Hightown has 10 nature designations nearby, which may affect how planning applications are assessed.

For anyone interested in property development or monitoring local planning decisions, Hightown 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.

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To comment on or object to a planning application near Hightown, 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, 73 planning applications were submitted near Hightown. Of these, 87% were approved, with an average decision time of 119 days.

The most common types were tree works (26), full planning applications (17), discharge of conditions (13).

1 planning appeal was lodged, of which 1 was allowed and 0 were dismissed (100% success rate).

Common questions

How many planning applications have been submitted near Hightown?
In the last 24 months, 73 planning applications were submitted near Hightown. The approval rate is 87%.
How long do planning decisions take near Hightown?
The average planning decision time near Hightown is 119 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 Hightown?
The planning approval rate near Hightown is 87%. The national average across England and Wales is 87%.
What types of planning applications are most common near Hightown?
The most common type of planning application near Hightown is tree works applications, with 26 submissions in the last 24 months.
How can I track planning applications near Hightown?
You can search and track planning applications near Hightown on Planning Signal. Create a free account to save searches, watch specific applications, and receive email alerts when new plans are submitted nearby.