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Planning in Poynton

Approved
93%
42 of 44 decided
Decision time
about 13 weeks
on average

Applications within 1 km of the centre of Poynton in the last 24 months, from Cheshire East Council's planning register.

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Around Poynton

Postcode districts

SK12 124 applications in the last 12 monthsSK10 239 applications in the last 12 months

Applications in each district in the last 12 months.

Planning authority: Cheshire East Council

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About Poynton

Poynton is a town situated in the civil parish of Poynton-with-Worth, within the Cheshire East district of Cheshire, England. Located on the eastern edge of the Cheshire Plain, it lies approximately 11 miles southeast of Manchester and 7 miles north of Macclesfield, making it an accessible area for potential development and planning applications. The settlement has a population of approximately 14,260. It sits within the Poynton-with-Worth district.

Property prices in Poynton show an average sale price of £306,120, based on 50 recent transactions recorded by HM Land Registry.

The area around Poynton has 2 nature designations nearby, which may affect how planning applications are assessed.

For anyone interested in property development or monitoring local planning decisions, Poynton 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.

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To comment on or object to a planning application near Poynton, 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, 112 planning applications were submitted near Poynton. Of these, 93% were approved, with an average decision time of 91 days.

The most common types were full planning applications (42), outline applications (20), tree works (12). 2 large-scale developments were submitted during this period.

Common questions

How many planning applications have been submitted near Poynton?
In the last 24 months, 112 planning applications were submitted near Poynton. The approval rate is 93%.
How long do planning decisions take near Poynton?
The average planning decision time near Poynton is 91 days. The statutory target is 8 weeks (56 days) for minor applications and 13 weeks for major applications.
What is the planning approval rate near Poynton?
The planning approval rate near Poynton is 93%. The national average across England and Wales is 87%.
What types of planning applications are most common near Poynton?
The most common type of planning application near Poynton is full planning applications, with 42 submissions in the last 24 months.
How can I track planning applications near Poynton?
You can search and track planning applications near Poynton on Planning Signal. Create a free account to save searches, watch specific applications, and receive email alerts when new plans are submitted nearby.