What is the planning approval rate near Whirley Grove?

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

What types of planning applications are most common near Whirley Grove?

The most common type of planning application near Whirley Grove is full planning applications, with 4 submissions in the last 24 months.

How can I track planning applications near Whirley Grove?

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Whirley Grove, Cheshire Planning Applications

Recent planning applications near Whirley Grove, Cheshire.

Cheshire · England · settlement

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Town Insights

Property Prices

Average property sale price: £348,931 (based on 50 recent transactions from HM Land Registry).

Area Information

Admin district: Cheshire East
Parliamentary constituency: Macclesfield
LSOA: Cheshire East 018C

Crime Statistics

20 crimes reported in 2026-02.

Crime Breakdown

violent-crime: 8
other-theft: 5
criminal-damage-arson: 2
drugs: 2
public-order: 2
vehicle-crime: 1

Flood Risk

No active flood warnings near Whirley Grove.

Keyword Scorecard

Planning constraint analysis based on the last 24 months of applications near Whirley Grove.

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 Whirley Grove based on the last 24 months of planning data.

Nearby Applications

1 planning application found near Whirley Grove.

- 64 Sandy Lane, Macclesfield, Cheshire East, SK10 4RJ
Prior approval for a new agricultural access road.
Status: Permitted | Type: Outline | Council: Cheshire East | Date: 2023-11-01
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A brief summary of Whirley Grove in Cheshire

Whirley Grove is a settlement located in Cheshire, England.

Property prices in Whirley Grove show an average sale price of £348,931, based on 50 recent transactions recorded by HM Land Registry.

There were 20 crimes reported in the Whirley Grove area during the most recent period, a moderate level that is broadly in line with similar-sized settlements.

Whirley Grove 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 Whirley Grove includes 3 Ancient Woodland sites. These designations may affect planning decisions, as proposals near protected sites require environmental impact assessment and may face additional restrictions.

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Planning Activity in Whirley Grove

In the last 24 months, 8 planning applications were submitted near Whirley Grove. Of these, 0% were approved.

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 Whirley Grove.

The most common application types near Whirley Grove were full planning applications (4), tree works (2), outline applications (1). Full planning applications account for 50% of all submissions, covering new builds, change of use, and works that go beyond permitted development rights.

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