Macclesfield, Cheshire Planning Applications
Recent planning applications near Macclesfield, Cheshire.
Cheshire · England · Town
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.
Population: 52,508 (2021) · Elevation: 156m
District: Cheshire East
Website: https://visitmacclesfield.co.uk/
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Town Insights
Property Prices
Average property sale price: £348,931 (based on 50 recent transactions from HM Land Registry).
Area Information
- Admin district: Cheshire East
- Parliamentary constituency: Macclesfield
- LSOA: Cheshire East 016B
Crime Statistics
0 crimes reported in 2026-02.
Keyword Scorecard
Planning constraint analysis based on the last 24 months of applications near Macclesfield.
- 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 Macclesfield based on the last 24 months of planning data.
Nearby Applications
911 planning applications found near Macclesfield.
- - Old Boys Club, 7 Churchside, Macclesfield, Cheshire East, SK10 1HG
Fell one large rotten trunk/branch of a leylandii tree, and reduce the height of all three trees adjoining the MTC offices and car park. Mainly to reduce wind loading.
Type: Trees | Council: Cheshire East | Date: 2026-04-07
View full details - - St Georges Street Baptist Church St Georges Street, Macclesfield, Cheshire East, SK11 6TG
Discharge of conditions 3, 5, 6, 9, & 11 on approved application 25/0676/FUL: Converting St Georges Street Baptist Church into 8 luxury apartments and a 6-bedroom House in Multiple Occupation (HMO).
Type: Conditions | Council: Cheshire East | Date: 2026-03-09
View full details - - The Towers And Progress Mill Parsonage Street, Macclesfield, Cheshire East, SK11 7GY
Discharge of condition 5 on approved application 24/0999M: Erection of a 74 no. bed care home (Use Class C2) with associated parking and landscaping.
Type: Conditions | Council: Cheshire East | Date: 2026-03-09
View full details - - Last Orders, 116 - 118 Park Lane, Macclesfield, Cheshire East, SK11 6UA
Advertisement consent for proposed externally illuminated fascia signage and 6no static board signs.
Type: Advertising | Council: Cheshire East | Date: 2026-02-27
View full details - - Chatham House Churchill Way, Macclesfield, Cheshire East, SK11 6AY
Prior approval for change of use from Class E (commercial, business and services) to Class C3 (residential).
Type: Amendment | Council: Cheshire East | Date: 2026-02-23
View full details - - 9 Church Street, Macclesfield, Cheshire East, SK11 6LB
Listed Building Consent for the replacement of 2 windows to the front of the property on the 1st and 2nd floors. Proposal is to replace with new timber frames to exactly replicate the size and appeara
Type: Heritage | Council: Cheshire East | Date: 2026-02-17
View full details - - 185 Crompton Road, Macclesfield, Cheshire East, SK11 8EH
Discharge of condition 8. 8 and 10 on approval 22/1405M - Listed Building Consent for internal reconfiguration and refurbishment, new light well to rear and replacement windows
Type: Conditions | Council: Cheshire East | Date: 2026-02-12
View full details - - St George Chambers St Georges Street, Macclesfield, Cheshire East, SK11 8BT
T2 (common lime) - Remove tree to ground level to facilitate wall repair; T3 (common lime) - Remove tree to ground level to facilitate wall repair; T4 (common lime) - Re-pollard to 4m; T9 (Lombardy po
Type: Trees | Council: Cheshire East | Date: 2026-02-10
View full details - - Cheshire Constabulary, Macclesfield Police Station Brunswick Street, Macclesfield, Cheshire East, SK10 1HQ
Pollard 1x tree to the outside of the police entrance and exit gates sympathetically to leave a crown shape structure.
Type: Trees | Council: Cheshire East | Date: 2026-02-09
View full details - - The Towers And Progress Mill Parsonage Street, Macclesfield, Cheshire East, SK11 7GY
Discharge of conditions 3 on approval 24/0999M: Erection of a 74no. bed care home (Use Class C2) with associated parking and landscaping.
Type: Conditions | Council: Cheshire East | Date: 2026-02-05
View full details - - Lusso Macclesfield Serviced Apartments, Craven House Churchill Way, Macclesfield, Cheshire East, SK11 6AY
Proposed sinlge storey glazed extension to existing ground floor retail units to form covered shared customer seating area.
Type: Full | Council: Cheshire East | Date: 2026-01-29
View full details - - The Towers And Progress Mill Parsonage Street, Macclesfield, Cheshire East, SK11 7GY
Discharge of condition 15 on approval 24/0999M: Erection of a 74 no. bed care home (Use Class C2) with associated parking and landscaping.
Type: Conditions | Council: Cheshire East | Date: 2026-01-29
View full details - - Unit 1, Macclesfield,
Variation of condition 4 on approved application 22/1085M: Outline application with some matters reserved for proposed demolition of former sauna club and the construction of a pair of semi-detached h
Type: Conditions | Council: Cheshire East | Date: 2026-01-21
View full details - - 1, Albion Court Pierce Street, Macclesfield, Cheshire East, SK11 6ER
Prior approval for proposed change of use of office space into 1 dwelling house.
Type: Amendment | Council: Cheshire East | Date: 2026-01-21
View full details - - Unit 1, Macclesfield,
Discharge of condition 9(b) on approved application 22/1085M
Type: Conditions | Council: Cheshire East | Date: 2026-01-21
View full details - - Cheshire Constabulary, Nantwich Police Station Beam Street, Nantwich, Cheshire East, CW5 5NE
Advertisement consent for Cheshire Constabulary police imagery vinyl signage applied to 1 no. external glazed door and 8 no. external windows.
Type: Advertising | Council: Cheshire East | Date: 2026-01-13
View full details - - Tunnicliffe House, 16 Tunnicliffe Street, Macclesfield, Cheshire East, SK10 1DE
Discharge of conditions 8 and 11 on approval 24/1017M: Demolition of existing conservatory, single storey rear extension, two storey rear extension, demolition of existing covered external area and in
Type: Conditions | Council: Cheshire East | Date: 2026-01-09
View full details - - Barclays, 10 Market Place, Macclesfield, Cheshire East, SK10 1HA
Prior approval for change of use from bank (Class E) to 7 residential apartments (Class C3).
Type: Amendment | Council: Cheshire East | Date: 2026-01-06
View full details - - The Towers And Progress Mill Parsonage Street, Macclesfield, Cheshire East, SK11 7GY
Discharge of conditions 3,4 and 6 on approval 24/0999M: Erection of a 74 no. bed care home (Use Class C2) with associated parking and landscaping.
Type: Conditions | Council: Cheshire East | Date: 2025-12-19
View full details - - Old Boys Club, 7 Churchside, Macclesfield, Cheshire East, SK10 1HG
Remove Ornamental Cherry Tree
Type: Trees | Council: Cheshire East | Date: 2025-12-17
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A brief summary of Macclesfield in Cheshire
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 £348,931, 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 Macclesfield a particularly low-crime area.
Macclesfield 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 Macclesfield includes 1 Ancient Woodland site. These designations may affect planning decisions, as proposals near protected sites require environmental impact assessment and may face additional restrictions.
For anyone interested in property development or monitoring local planning decisions, Macclesfield planning applications can be searched by entering a local postcode above. Further local information can be found on the community website at https://visitmacclesfield.co.uk/. 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 Macclesfield
In the last 24 months, 220 planning applications were submitted near Macclesfield. Of these, 58% were approved, with an average decision time of 54 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 Macclesfield.
The average decision time of 54 days is within the government's 8-week statutory target for minor applications, indicating an efficient planning department.
The most common application types near Macclesfield were full planning applications (85), discharge of conditions (39), tree works (32). Full planning applications account for 39% of all submissions, covering new builds, change of use, and works that go beyond permitted development rights.
In terms of development scale, 2 large-scale (major) developments, 8 medium-scale applications, 65 smaller schemes were submitted.
7 planning appeals were lodged, of which 2 were allowed and 5 were dismissed (29% success rate).
Application Outcomes
- Approved: 15 applications
- Refused: 4 applications
- Withdrawn: 7 applications
- Awaiting decision: 194 applications
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