Middlewich, Cheshire Planning Applications
Recent planning applications near Middlewich, Cheshire.
Cheshire · England · Town
About Middlewich
Middlewich is a market town and civil parish situated in the Cheshire East district of England, approximately 20 miles east of Chester and 5 miles from both Northwich and Sandbach. With a population of 14,421 recorded in the 2021 census, Middlewich offers a vibrant community that may influence planning applications and local development projects in the area.
Population: 14,416 (2021)
District: Cheshire East
Website: http://www.middlewich.org.uk/
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Town Insights
Property Prices
Average property sale price: £255,878 (based on 50 recent transactions from HM Land Registry).
Area Information
- Admin district: Cheshire West and Chester
- Parliamentary constituency: Tatton
- LSOA: Cheshire West and Chester 017E
Crime Statistics
0 crimes reported in 2026-02.
Flood Risk
No active flood warnings near Middlewich.
Keyword Scorecard
Planning constraint analysis based on the last 24 months of applications near Middlewich.
- 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 Middlewich based on the last 24 months of planning data.
Nearby Applications
15 planning applications found near Middlewich.
- - 69 Lewin Street, Middlewich, Cheshire East, CW10 9BG
Reserved matters application for appearance, landscaping, layout and scale in relation of outline application 23/3066C - Demolition of existing garage/storage, erection of 1 new dwelling and formation
Type: Outline | Council: Cheshire East | Date: 2026-02-02
View full details - - 7 Maidenhills, Middlewich, Cheshire East, CW10 9PJ
T1 – London Plane – Reduce crown by approximately 1-2m
Type: Trees | Council: Cheshire East | Date: 2026-01-27
View full details - - 11 Ravenscroft Close, Middlewich, Cheshire East, CW10 9PX
Consent is requested to fell one mature silver birch (T1) located centrally within the rear garden.
Type: Trees | Council: Cheshire East | Date: 2026-01-26
View full details - - 77 Pennymoor Drive, Middlewich, Cheshire East, CW10 9QP
Demolition of existing conservatory and construction of single storey rear extension
Type: Full | Council: Cheshire East | Date: 2026-01-08
View full details - - Byron House Kinderton Hall Barns Byley Road Sproston Middlewich CW10 9LH
Installation of 4no rooflights within existing roof structure
Status: Permitted | Council: Chester | Date: 2025-11-17
View full details - - 49 Dexter Way, Middlewich, Cheshire East, CW10 9GH
Lawful Development Certificate for proposed single storey rear extension.
Type: Outline | Council: Cheshire East | Date: 2025-08-02
View full details - - 6 Maidenhills, Middlewich, Cheshire East, CW10 9PJ
T1 London Plane: A 1.5 metre extended lateral reduction from garden area and property roof.
Status: Conditions | Type: Trees | Council: Cheshire East | Date: 2025-05-06
View full details - - 70 Wheelock Street, Middlewich, Cheshire East,
Non Material Amendment to approved application 17/6233C: Full planning application for the demolition of existing buildings and the erection of 35no. dwellings, a retirement living facility containing
Status: Conditions | Type: Amendment | Council: Cheshire East | Date: 2025-02-04
View full details - - 27 King Street, Middlewich, Cheshire East, CW10 9EJ
Discharge of Conditions
Status: Permitted | Type: Conditions | Council: Cheshire East | Date: 2025-02-02
View full details - - 11 Angus Grove, Middlewich, Cheshire East, CW10 9GR
Lawful Development Certificate for proposed use of a dwelling house as a supported residential home (Use Class C3(b)).
Type: Outline | Council: Cheshire East | Date: 2025-01-24
View full details - - 7, KING STREET, MIDDLEWICH, CW10 9EJ
Complete refurbishment of house interior and exterior, ground and first floor, rear single storey extension, expansion of first floor with new roof and front gable.
Status: Rejected | Type: Full | Council: Cheshire East | Date: 2024-08-19
View full details - - 9, FOSSA CLOSE, MIDDLEWICH, CW10 9RD
Certificate of lawful development for proposed single storey rear kitchen extension.
Status: Permitted | Type: Outline | Council: Cheshire East | Date: 2024-07-05
View full details - - 27 King Street, Middlewich, Cheshire East, CW10 9EJ
Side elevation two storey hipped pitched roof extension & a rear lean-to single storey extension.
Status: Undecided | Type: Full | Council: Cheshire East | Date: 2023-06-16
View full details - - Millside King Street, Middlewich, Cheshire East, CW10 9EJ
Discharge of condition 4 on application 22/1491C - Single storey extension to replace existing conservatory
Status: Conditions | Type: Conditions | Council: Cheshire East | Date: 2023-04-26
View full details - - Poolhead Farm King Street, Middlewich, Cheshire East, CW10 9EJ
Discharge of condition 4 on application 22/4127C - Alterations and extensions
Status: Conditions | Type: Conditions | Council: Cheshire East | Date: 2023-04-26
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A brief summary of Middlewich in Cheshire
Middlewich is a market town and civil parish situated in the Cheshire East district of England, approximately 20 miles east of Chester and 5 miles from both Northwich and Sandbach. With a population of 14,421 recorded in the 2021 census, Middlewich offers a vibrant community that may influence planning applications and local development projects in the area. The Town has a population of approximately 14,416 (2021 estimate). It sits within the Cheshire East district.
Property prices in Middlewich show an average sale price of £255,878, 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 Middlewich a particularly low-crime area.
Middlewich 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, Middlewich planning applications can be searched by entering a local postcode above. Further local information can be found on the community website at http://www.middlewich.org.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 Middlewich
In the last 24 months, 24 planning applications were submitted near Middlewich. Of these, 50% were approved, with an average decision time of 55 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 Middlewich.
The average decision time of 55 days is within the government's 8-week statutory target for minor applications, indicating an efficient planning department.
The most common application types near Middlewich were full planning applications (10), outline applications (5), tree works (5). Full planning applications account for 42% of all submissions, covering new builds, change of use, and works that go beyond permitted development rights.
In terms of development scale, 1 medium-scale application, 8 smaller schemes were submitted.
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Related Planning Guides
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- What Is Permitted Development? — Permitted development rights allow certain building works and changes of use without the need to apply for planning permission.
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