Search Macclesfield planning applications
28 applications received or decided in the last 90 days · within 1 km of the centre of Macclesfield · updated daily · Cheshire East Council
- Spire Healthcare Limited, SPIRE REGENCY HOSPITAL West Street, Macclesfield, Cheshire East, SK11 8DWAwaiting decisionDischarge of Conditions 4 (Biodiversity Gain Plan) and 5 (Drainage) on approval 25/3193/FULReceived week of 2 Nov 202626/4002/DSC
- Car Park Brunswick Court, Macclesfield, Macclesfield, SK11 6TAAwaiting decisionT1 – One mature deciduous tree (species to be confirmed), approximately 12 metres (40 feet) tall. Proposed works: Complete felling of the tree to ground level and removal of the resulting timber and debris. Reason for works: The tree appears to...Received week of 2 Nov 202626/3991/TCA
- 35 Chapel Street, Macclesfield, Cheshire East, SK11 6TAAwaiting decisionListed building consent retrospectively for the addition of one bathroom on the second floor and associated worksListed Building ConsentReceived week of 2 Nov 202626/3820/LBC
- 15 Glegg Street, Macclesfield, Cheshire East, SK11 7AJAwaiting decisionDemolition of Rear Extensions and Construction of Single Storey Rear extension and alterationsReceived week of 26 Oct 202626/3898/HOUS
- 2 Orchard Close, Macclesfield, Cheshire East, SK11 8JXAwaiting decisionLoft conversion including 3no skylights.HouseholderReceived week of 19 Oct 202626/3810/HOUS
Planning in Macclesfield
- Approved
- 89%
- 75 of 78 decided
- Decision time
- about 27 weeks
- on average
Applications within 1 km of the centre of Macclesfield in the last 24 months, from Cheshire East Council's planning register.
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Around Macclesfield
Postcode districts
SK11 156 applications in the last 12 monthsSK10 239 applications in the last 12 months
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Planning authority: Cheshire East Council
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About Macclesfield
Macclesfield is a vibrant market town located in the civil parish of Cheshire East, England. Nestled along the River Bollin and adjacent to the Cheshire Plain, it is also bordered by Macclesfield Forest to the east. Situated 16 miles south of Manchester and 38 miles east of Chester, Macclesfield offers a unique blend of rural charm and accessibility, making it a significant area for planning applications and development opportunities. The town has a population of approximately 52,508 (2021 estimate). It sits within the Cheshire East district.
Macclesfield sits at an elevation of 156 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 Macclesfield show an average sale price of £314,115, based on 50 recent transactions recorded by HM Land Registry.
In terms of safety, there were no crimes reported in the immediate area during the most recent reporting period (May 2026). This makes Macclesfield a particularly low-crime area, which is often reflected in its desirability and property values.
The area around Macclesfield has 1 nature designation nearby, which may affect how planning applications are assessed.
For anyone interested in property development or monitoring local planning decisions, Macclesfield 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. Further local information can be found on the community website at https://visitmacclesfield.co.uk/.
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To comment on or object to a planning application near Macclesfield, 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, 201 planning applications were submitted near Macclesfield. Of these, 89% were approved, with an average decision time of 189 days.
The most common types were full planning applications (59), discharge of conditions (40), tree works (27).
6 planning appeals were lodged, of which 0 were allowed and 6 were dismissed (0% success rate).