How long do planning decisions take near Smithy Green?

The average planning decision time near Smithy Green is 38 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 Smithy Green?

The planning approval rate near Smithy Green is 0%. The national average across England and Wales is approximately 87%.

What types of planning applications are most common near Smithy Green?

The most common type of planning application near Smithy Green is full planning applications, with 2 submissions in the last 24 months.

How can I track planning applications near Smithy Green?

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Smithy Green, Cheshire Planning Applications

Recent planning applications near Smithy Green, Cheshire.

Cheshire · England · settlement

Planning applications in Smithy Green are administered by Cheshire East Council. View the full Cheshire East Council planning applications page for approval rates and decision timelines.

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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 010C

Crime Statistics

0 crimes reported in 2026-05.

Flood Risk

No active flood warnings near Smithy Green.

Keyword Scorecard

Planning constraint analysis based on the last 24 months of applications near Smithy Green.

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 Smithy Green based on the last 24 months of planning data.

Nearby Applications

4 planning applications found near Smithy Green.

- The Coach House Foxcovert Lane, Lower Peover, Knutsford, Cheshire East, WA16 9QT
Discharge of conditions 3 and 6 on approval APP/R0660/25/3360005 (24/0530M): Demolition of single storey outrigger, link to an adjacent barn and small section of barn and the construction of part two
Type: Conditions | Council: Cheshire East | Date: 2026-02-25
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- Peover End Plumley Moor Road, Lower Peover, Knutsford, Cheshire East, WA16 9SE
Certificate of lawful development for proposed new outbuildings and landscaping to rear of site.
Type: Outline | Council: Cheshire East | Date: 2025-09-20
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- The Coach House Foxcovert Lane, Lower Peover, Knutsford, Cheshire East, WA16 9QT
Extension to existing dwelling and conversion of barn to 2 no. residential properties and associated external works
Type: Full | Council: Cheshire East | Date: 2025-02-26
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- The Old Vicarage The Cobbles Nether Peover Northwich WA16 9PZ
Willow (T1) - Fell. Willow next to it has recently failed. It is of low amenity value and now located in a more exposed position. Ash (T2) - Fell. Removal of dead Weeping Ash overhanging the road. Lim
Status: Withdrawn | Council: Chester | Date: 2024-12-10
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A brief summary of Smithy Green in Cheshire

Smithy Green is a settlement located in Cheshire, England.

Property prices in Smithy Green 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 Smithy Green a particularly low-crime area.

Smithy Green 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.

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Planning Activity in Smithy Green

In the last 24 months, 8 planning applications were submitted near Smithy Green. Of these, 0% were approved, with an average decision time of 38 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 Smithy Green.

The average decision time of 38 days is within the government's 8-week statutory target for minor applications, indicating an efficient planning department.

The most common application types near Smithy Green were full planning applications (2), outline applications (2), discharge of conditions (2). Full planning applications account for 25% of all submissions, covering new builds, change of use, and works that go beyond permitted development rights.

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