Over Knutsford, Cheshire Planning Applications
Recent planning applications near Over Knutsford, Cheshire.
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Town Insights
Property Prices
Average property sale price: £617,089 (based on 50 recent transactions from HM Land Registry).
Area Information
- Admin district: Cheshire East
- Parliamentary constituency: Tatton
- LSOA: Cheshire East 007A
Crime Statistics
0 crimes reported in 2026-02.
Flood Risk
No active flood warnings near Over Knutsford.
Keyword Scorecard
Planning constraint analysis based on the last 24 months of applications near Over Knutsford.
- 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 Over Knutsford based on the last 24 months of planning data.
Nearby Applications
10 planning applications found near Over Knutsford.
- - 4 Helena Close, Knutsford, Cheshire East, WA16 8LD
single storey rear and side extension and enlargement of front porch.
Type: Full | Council: Cheshire East | Date: 2026-03-10
View full details - - 63 Boothfields, Knutsford, Cheshire East, WA16 8JY
First floor extension over garage and internal alterations
Type: Full | Council: Cheshire East | Date: 2026-02-17
View full details - - 16 Delmar Road, Knutsford, Cheshire East, WA16 8BG
Tree works to Oak tree (T1) to reduce longer laterals in the upper canopy by up to 3m and reduce other secondary lateral limbs by 1.5m, Oak tree (T2) to prune secondary lateral limbs to clear the prop
Type: Trees | Council: Cheshire East | Date: 2026-01-05
View full details - - 44 Boothfields, Knutsford, Cheshire East, WA16 8JU
First floor addition and revised materials to approval 24/0749M
Type: Full | Council: Cheshire East | Date: 2025-10-15
View full details - - Sharston House Nursing Home Manor Park South, Knutsford, Cheshire East, WA16 8AQ
(none)
Status: Conditions | Type: Trees | Council: Cheshire East | Date: 2025-09-07
View full details - - 17 Boothfields, Knutsford, Cheshire East, WA16 8JU
Erection of single storey side extension, internal alterations and external window changes.
Status: Conditions | Type: Full | Council: Cheshire East | Date: 2025-06-07
View full details - - 63 Boothfields, Knutsford, Cheshire East, WA16 8JY
First floor extension over garage and internal alterations.
Status: Conditions | Type: Full | Council: Cheshire East | Date: 2024-11-30
View full details - - 24 Carrwood, Knutsford, Cheshire East, WA16 8NE
Proposed single storey side and rear extension and remodelling of front porch including re-painting of existing walls
Status: Conditions | Type: Full | Council: Cheshire East | Date: 2023-08-08
View full details - - 1 Forester Avenue, Knutsford, Cheshire East, WA16 8LB
SINGLE STOREY SIDE EXTENSION, FRONT FIRST FLOOR EXTENSION
Status: Conditions | Type: Full | Council: Cheshire East | Date: 2023-07-20
View full details - - Sharston House Nursing Home Manor Park South, Knutsford, Cheshire East, WA16 8AQ
Works to Oak Trees, Beech Trees, Lime Tree and Laurel Trees
Status: Conditions | Type: Trees | Council: Cheshire East | Date: 2023-03-22
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A brief summary of Over Knutsford in Cheshire
Over Knutsford is a settlement located in Cheshire, England.
Property prices in Over Knutsford show an average sale price of £617,089, 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 Over Knutsford a particularly low-crime area.
Over Knutsford 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 Over Knutsford includes 1 Sites of Special Scientific Interest (SSSI): Tatton Meres SSSI; 7 Ancient Woodland sites; 1 Ramsar Wetland Sites: Midland Meres & Mosses - Phase 1. 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, Over Knutsford 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 Over Knutsford
In the last 24 months, 57 planning applications were submitted near Over Knutsford. Of these, 33% were approved, with an average decision time of 92 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 Over Knutsford.
With an average of 92 days, decisions near Over Knutsford take longer than the statutory targets. Applicants should budget for a 4-month timeline and consider pre-application discussions to avoid delays.
The most common application types near Over Knutsford were full planning applications (20), tree works (20), outline applications (6). Full planning applications account for 35% 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, 22 smaller schemes were submitted. The absence of major applications suggests the area is primarily characterised by smaller-scale improvements and extensions rather than large new developments.
1 planning appeal was lodged, of which 0 were allowed and 1 was dismissed (0% success rate). This low success rate indicates that the council's refusal decisions are generally upheld by the Planning Inspectorate.
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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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