Holmes Chapel, Cheshire Planning Applications
Recent planning applications near Holmes Chapel, Cheshire.
Cheshire · England · settlement
Planning applications in Holmes Chapel are administered by Cheshire East Council. View the full Cheshire East Council planning applications page for approval rates and decision timelines.
About Holmes Chapel
Holmes Chapel is a vibrant village and civil parish located in Cheshire, England, situated 8 miles north of Crewe and 21 miles south of Manchester. With a population of 6,700 as recorded in the 2021 census, it serves as a key residential area with access to nearby natural attractions, such as Swettenham Meadows Nature Reserve, just 3 miles to the east. The village's proximity to larger towns and nature reserves makes it an appealing location for planning applications related to residential development and community services.
Population: 6,667 (2021) · Elevation: 63m
District: Cheshire East
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Town Insights
Property Prices
Average property sale price: £222,452 (based on 50 recent transactions from HM Land Registry).
Area Information
- Admin district: Cheshire East
- Parliamentary constituency: Congleton
- LSOA: Cheshire East 023D
Crime Statistics
0 crimes reported in 2026-05.
Flood Risk
No active flood warnings near Holmes Chapel.
Keyword Scorecard
Planning constraint analysis based on the last 24 months of applications near Holmes Chapel.
- 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 Holmes Chapel based on the last 24 months of planning data.
Nearby Applications
381 planning applications found near Holmes Chapel.
- - 77 Macclesfield Road, Holmes Chapel, Crewe, Cheshire East, CW4 7NH
Prior notification of single storey rear extension extending 6m beyond the rear wall maximum height of 3m and eaves height of 2.55m
Type: Outline | Council: Cheshire East | Date: 2026-05-18
View full details - - 49 Sandiford Road, Holmes Chapel, Crewe, Cheshire East, CW4 7BU
Certificate of lawful development for the demolition of existing conservatory and the erection of ground floor rear extension.
Type: Outline | Council: Cheshire East | Date: 2026-04-20
View full details - - 7 Riverside Crescent, Holmes Chapel, Crewe, Cheshire East, CW4 7NR
Nonmaterial amendment to approved application 24/3532C: Conversion of covered area into store and media/cinema room, conversion of garage into playroom and provision of 'link' extension between covere
Type: Amendment | Council: Cheshire East | Date: 2025-12-17
View full details - - 17 Crofters Court, Holmes Chapel, Crewe, Cheshire East, CW4 7EX
New dwelling (resubmission of 25/1749/FUL)
Type: Full | Council: Cheshire East | Date: 2025-12-11
View full details - - Sandiford Cottage, The Square London Road, Holmes Chapel, Crewe, Cheshire East, CW4 7AH
3 Very tall Conifers growing close together. Fell to low stumps. They dominate the houses either side, dropping debris and brush on to the roof tops. The owners are concerned that this proximity means
Type: Trees | Council: Cheshire East | Date: 2025-11-17
View full details - - 8 Alumbrook Avenue, Holmes Chapel, Crewe, Cheshire East, CW4 7BX
Erection of single storey side and rear extension, and associated alterations to dwelling and landscaping.
Status: Conditions | Type: Full | Council: Cheshire East | Date: 2025-08-28
View full details - - 4 Hawthorn Villas, Holmes Chapel, Crewe, Cheshire East, CW4 7AR
Erection of two storey rear extension, erection of single storey front extension, erection of garage extension, erection of ancillary detached garden building and erection of porch/canopy roof extensi
Status: Conditions | Type: Full | Council: Cheshire East | Date: 2025-08-21
View full details - - 72 Macclesfield Road, Holmes Chapel, Crewe, Cheshire East, CW4 7NH
Listed building consent for localised repairs to remedy decayed members of the primary timber gable frame and the brick infill panels.
Status: Conditions | Type: Heritage | Council: Cheshire East | Date: 2025-08-19
View full details - - Victoria Mills, Macclesfield Road, Holmes Chapel, CW4 7PA
Discharge of Condition 12 Part E (Validation Report) on approval 08/0492/OUT for Outline application for residential development including means of access
Status: Permitted | Type: Conditions | Council: Cheshire East | Date: 2025-08-18
View full details - - Barclays, 1, The Square London Road, Holmes Chapel, Crewe, Cheshire East, CW4 7AF
Advertisement consent for individual lettering fixed to discreet mounting rails on the west and north elevation and one traditional projecting sign
Status: Conditions | Type: Advertising | Council: Cheshire East | Date: 2025-08-13
View full details - - 9 Elm Drive, Holmes Chapel, Crewe, Cheshire East, CW4 7QA
Erection of single storey front extension, erection of bay window and associated alterations.
Status: Conditions | Type: Full | Council: Cheshire East | Date: 2025-08-04
View full details - - Sandiford Cottage, The Square London Road, Holmes Chapel, Crewe, Cheshire East, CW4 7AH
Permission to carry out a 20% reduction in height on four Leylandii (Leyland Cypress) trees
Type: Trees | Council: Cheshire East | Date: 2025-07-15
View full details - - 18 Alumbrook Avenue, Holmes Chapel, Crewe, Cheshire East, CW4 7BX
Beech T1 - Crown lift the canopy to 4m shortening low sub lateral branches and minor branch ends only. Crown thin throughout the canopy by approx 15% Reduce lateral branches overhanging the garden of
Status: Conditions | Type: Trees | Council: Cheshire East | Date: 2025-07-14
View full details - - 29 Alumbrook Avenue, Holmes Chapel, Crewe, Cheshire East, CW4 7BX
Lawful development certificate for proposed single storey rear extension.
Type: Outline | Council: Cheshire East | Date: 2025-07-10
View full details - - The House Of White Hair Boutique, The House Of White Hair Boutique, 20 London Road, Holmes Chapel, Crewe, Cheshire East, CW4 7AJ
Certificate of proposed lawful use for change of use from a hair salon into a Deli/ Wine bar
Type: Outline | Council: Cheshire East | Date: 2025-07-10
View full details - - 48 - 50 London Road, Holmes Chapel, Crewe, Cheshire East, CW4 7AS
60118 T4 Sycamore (TPO) - Fell 60118 A1 Conjoined Ash & Silver Birch Adjacent to Alumbrook (TPO) - Fell
Status: Conditions | Type: Trees | Council: Cheshire East | Date: 2025-07-07
View full details - - Barclays, 1, The Square London Road, Holmes Chapel, Crewe, Cheshire East, CW4 7AF
Advertisement consent for two backlit halo illuminated fascia tray signs with flat cut acrylic lettering and one traditionally styled projecting sign with swan-neck external lighting.
Status: Rejected | Type: Advertising | Council: Cheshire East | Date: 2025-06-09
View full details - - Griffiths & Booth, 17 Macclesfield Road, Holmes Chapel, Crewe, Cheshire East, CW4 7NF
Change of use from upper floor office/storage space to residential first floor dwelling with minor internal alterations and new extension over roof to allow staired access.
Type: Full | Council: Cheshire East | Date: 2025-05-12
View full details - - 17 Crofters Court, Holmes Chapel, Crewe, Cheshire East, CW4 7EX
New dwelling
Type: Full | Council: Cheshire East | Date: 2025-05-07
View full details - - 11 Rees Crescent, Holmes Chapel, Crewe, Cheshire East, CW4 7NL
Erection of single storey rear, side and front extensions.
Status: Conditions | Type: Full | Council: Cheshire East | Date: 2025-05-01
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A brief summary of Holmes Chapel in Cheshire
Holmes Chapel is a vibrant village and civil parish located in Cheshire, England, situated 8 miles north of Crewe and 21 miles south of Manchester. With a population of 6,700 as recorded in the 2021 census, it serves as a key residential area with access to nearby natural attractions, such as Swettenham Meadows Nature Reserve, just 3 miles to the east. The village's proximity to larger towns and nature reserves makes it an appealing location for planning applications related to residential development and community services. The settlement has a population of approximately 6,667 (2021 estimate). It sits within the Cheshire East district.
Holmes Chapel sits at an elevation of 63 metres above sea level. The surrounding landscape and character of the area play an important role in how planning applications are assessed by the local authority.
Property prices in Holmes Chapel show an average sale price of £222,452, 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 Holmes Chapel a particularly low-crime area.
Holmes Chapel 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 Holmes Chapel 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 Holmes Chapel
In the last 24 months, 71 planning applications were submitted near Holmes Chapel. Of these, 92% were approved, with an average decision time of 13 days.
This is slightly above the national average of approximately 87%, indicating a broadly favourable planning environment near Holmes Chapel.
The average decision time of 13 days is within the government's 8-week statutory target for minor applications, indicating an efficient planning department.
The most common application types near Holmes Chapel were full planning applications (35), tree works (12), discharge of conditions (11). Full planning applications account for 49% of all submissions, covering new builds, change of use, and works that go beyond permitted development rights.
In terms of development scale, 1 large-scale (major) development, 1 medium-scale application, 20 smaller schemes were submitted.
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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Related Planning Guides
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