Ollerton, Cheshire Planning Applications
Recent planning applications near Ollerton, Cheshire.
Cheshire · England · settlement
Planning applications in Ollerton are administered by Cheshire East Council. View the full Cheshire East Council planning applications page for approval rates and decision timelines.
About Ollerton
Ollerton is a quaint village located in the Borough of Cheshire East, England, approximately 2 miles southeast of Knutsford. With a population of 329 as recorded in the 2011 Census, it offers a small, close-knit community ideal for those exploring planning applications in a rural setting.
Population: 391 (2021)
District: Cheshire East
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Town Insights
Property Prices
Average property sale price: £477,285 (based on 50 recent transactions from HM Land Registry).
Area Information
- Admin district: Cheshire East
- Parliamentary constituency: Tatton
- LSOA: Cheshire East 007D
Crime Statistics
0 crimes reported in 2026-05.
Flood Risk
No active flood warnings near Ollerton.
Keyword Scorecard
Planning constraint analysis based on the last 24 months of applications near Ollerton.
- 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 Ollerton based on the last 24 months of planning data.
Nearby Applications
7 planning applications found near Ollerton.
- - Land At Ollerton Oaks Chelford Road, Ollerton, Cheshire East, WA16 8RN
Permission in principle for 7 houses.
Type: Outline | Council: Cheshire East | Date: 2026-04-15
View full details - - 47 Marthall Lane, Ollerton, Knutsford, Cheshire East, WA16 8RW
two storey extension to existing dwelling
Status: Conditions | Type: Full | Council: Cheshire East | Date: 2025-02-04
View full details - - 1, Nursery View Seven Sisters Lane, Ollerton, Knutsford, Cheshire East, WA16 8RL
Demolish existing conservatory and construct new single storey side extension, alterations to existing access gates.
Status: Conditions | Type: Full | Council: Cheshire East | Date: 2024-12-14
View full details - - Ollerton Nursery, CHELFORD ROAD, OLLERTON, CHESHIRE, WA16 8RJ
Discharge of condition 16 on application 20/1472M - Redevelopment of former Garden Centre to 10no. Dwellings (including 2 affordable units) with associated landscaping, together with conversion of exi
Status: Rejected | Type: Conditions | Council: Cheshire East | Date: 2024-08-02
View full details - - Ollerton Nursery, CHELFORD ROAD, OLLERTON, CHESHIRE, WA16 8RJ
Discharge of condition 8 on existing permission 23/0538M; Change of Use of building to residential.
Status: Permitted | Type: Conditions | Council: Cheshire East | Date: 2024-07-05
View full details - - Tall Gables, SEVEN SISTERS LANE, OLLERTON, WA16 8RL
Discharge of condition 11 on approval 18/2587M.
Status: Permitted | Type: Conditions | Council: Cheshire East | Date: 2023-12-21
View full details - - Tall Gables Seven Sisters Lane, Ollerton, Knutsford, Cheshire East, WA16 8RL
Discharge of condition 5 on existing permission 18/2587M, Plots 1 and 2, Seven Sisters Lane, Ollerton.
Status: Permitted | Type: Conditions | Council: Cheshire East | Date: 2023-05-19
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A brief summary of Ollerton in Cheshire
Ollerton is a quaint village located in the Borough of Cheshire East, England, approximately 2 miles southeast of Knutsford. With a population of 329 as recorded in the 2011 Census, it offers a small, close-knit community ideal for those exploring planning applications in a rural setting. The settlement has a population of approximately 391 (2021 estimate). It sits within the Cheshire East district.
Property prices in Ollerton show an average sale price of £477,285, 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 Ollerton a particularly low-crime area.
Ollerton 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 Ollerton includes 6 Ancient Woodland sites. 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, Ollerton 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 Ollerton
In the last 24 months, 6 planning applications were submitted near Ollerton. Of these, 0% 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 Ollerton.
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 Ollerton were full planning applications (2), outline applications (2), discharge of conditions (1). Full planning applications account for 33% 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 was submitted.
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