Hough (CW2), Cheshire Planning Applications
Recent planning applications near Hough (CW2), Cheshire.
Cheshire · England · settlement
Planning applications in Hough (CW2) are administered by Cheshire East Council. View the full Cheshire East Council planning applications page for approval rates and decision timelines.
About Hough (CW2)
Hough is a quaint village located in Cheshire East, England, approximately 3 miles south of Crewe and 4 miles east of Nantwich. It forms part of the parish of Hough and Chorlton and has a population of around 800, as recorded in the 2011 Census. The village is surrounded by several nearby communities, including Basford, Chorlton, Shavington, Weston, and Wybunbury, making it an appealing area for potential planning applications and developments.
Population: 742 (2021)
District: Cheshire East
Enter a postcode to search for planning applications near Hough (CW2).
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: Chester South and Eddisbury
- LSOA: Cheshire East 053F
Crime Statistics
0 crimes reported in 2026-05.
Flood Risk
No active flood warnings near Hough (CW2).
Keyword Scorecard
Planning constraint analysis based on the last 24 months of applications near Hough (CW2).
- 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 Hough (CW2) based on the last 24 months of planning data.
Nearby Applications
6 planning applications found near Hough (CW2).
- - 4 Waverton Close, Hough, Crewe, Cheshire East, CW2 5RB
Certificate of proposed lawful development/use for a proposed detached Class E Outbuilding in connection with the dwellinghouse.
Type: Outline | Council: Cheshire East | Date: 2026-02-26
View full details - - 1 Tilstone Close, Hough, Crewe, Cheshire East, CW2 5RQ
Certificate of proposed lawful development for a Brick boundary wall
Type: Outline | Council: Cheshire East | Date: 2026-02-18
View full details - - Birchwood House, 12 Birch Lane, Hough, Crewe, Cheshire East, CW2 5ZG
Demolition of existing buildings and structures; and erection of 8 no. new dwellings, associated landscaping, access and infrastructure works.
Type: Full | Council: Cheshire East | Date: 2025-11-17
View full details - - 4 Waverton Close, Hough, Crewe, Cheshire East, CW2 5RB
Proposed detached Class E Outbuilding in connection with the dwellinghouse.
Type: Outline | Council: Cheshire East | Date: 2025-10-11
View full details - - 1 Tilstone Close, Hough, Crewe, Cheshire East, CW2 5RQ
Retrospective application for replacement of boundary wall
Type: Full | Council: Cheshire East | Date: 2025-09-19
View full details - - 12 Pit Lane, Hough, Crewe, Cheshire East, CW2 5JQ
Lawful development certificate for existing small rear extension
Type: Amendment | Council: Cheshire East | Date: 2025-01-15
View full details
Use the filter and sort options to search descriptions, addresses, and references. Sort by newest or oldest applications.
A brief summary of Hough (CW2) in Cheshire
Hough is a quaint village located in Cheshire East, England, approximately 3 miles south of Crewe and 4 miles east of Nantwich. It forms part of the parish of Hough and Chorlton and has a population of around 800, as recorded in the 2011 Census. The village is surrounded by several nearby communities, including Basford, Chorlton, Shavington, Weston, and Wybunbury, making it an appealing area for potential planning applications and developments. The settlement has a population of approximately 742 (2021 estimate). It sits within the Cheshire East district.
Property prices in Hough (CW2) 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 Hough (CW2) a particularly low-crime area.
Hough (CW2) 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.
For anyone interested in property development or monitoring local planning decisions, Hough (CW2) 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.
Planning Activity in Hough (CW2)
In the last 24 months, 6 planning applications were submitted near Hough (CW2).
The most common application types near Hough (CW2) were outline applications (3), full planning applications (2), amendments (1).
Nearby Towns
Explore planning applications in nearby areas:
- Chorlton planning applications
- Wybunbury planning applications
- Shavington planning applications
- Lea Forge planning applications
- Walgherton planning applications
- Balterley Heath planning applications
- Gorstyhill planning applications
- Haymoor Green planning applications
Related Planning Guides
- What Is Planning Permission in the UK? — Planning permission is the formal approval you need from your local council before making certain changes to a building or piece of land.
- What Is Permitted Development? — Permitted development rights allow certain building works and changes of use without the need to apply for planning permission.
- How Long Does Planning Permission Take? — Typical timelines for planning permission decisions in the UK, from submission to approval, and what can cause delays.