How long do planning decisions take near Wistaston?

The average planning decision time near Wistaston is 54 days. The statutory target is 8 weeks (56 days) for minor applications and 13 weeks for major applications.

What types of planning applications are most common near Wistaston?

The most common type of planning application near Wistaston is full planning applications, with 13 submissions in the last 24 months.

How can I track planning applications near Wistaston?

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Wistaston, Cheshire Planning Applications

Recent planning applications near Wistaston, Cheshire.

Cheshire · England · settlement

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

About Wistaston

Wistaston is a village and civil parish located in Cheshire East, North West England, approximately 2 miles west of Crewe and 3 miles east of Nantwich. With a population of 8,222, which decreased to 8,117 at the 2011 Census, Wistaston offers a blend of community living and proximity to larger urban centres, making it a relevant area for planning applications.

Population: 8,346 (2021)

District: Cheshire East

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Town Insights

Property Prices

Average property sale price: £262,759 (based on 50 recent transactions from HM Land Registry).

Area Information

Admin district: Cheshire East
Parliamentary constituency: Crewe and Nantwich
LSOA: Cheshire East 046D

Crime Statistics

56 crimes reported in 2026-02.

Crime Breakdown

violent-crime: 26
criminal-damage-arson: 9
anti-social-behaviour: 5
drugs: 5
public-order: 5
burglary: 2
possession-of-weapons: 1
robbery: 1
shoplifting: 1
vehicle-crime: 1

Flood Risk

No active flood warnings near Wistaston.

Keyword Scorecard

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

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 Wistaston based on the last 24 months of planning data.

Nearby Applications

10 planning applications found near Wistaston.

- 3 Briardale Close, Wistaston, Crewe, Cheshire East, CW2 6UA
T1 - Willow - Fell. Previous Tree risk survey has highlighted weak attachment points, non-self supporting limbs and failures occurring in the crowns of the 3 mains willows in the group.
Type: Trees | Council: Cheshire East | Date: 2026-03-19
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- 27 Brookland Avenue, Wistaston, Crewe, Cheshire East, CW2 8EJ
Certificate of lawful proposed development of single storey timber framed flat roof extension
Type: Outline | Council: Cheshire East | Date: 2026-02-27
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- 40 Lear Drive, Wistaston, Crewe, Cheshire East, CW2 8DR
Rear extension to the property and garage with apex roof with 2 skylights and dormer extension to the master bedroom to give more head height and space.
Type: Full | Council: Cheshire East | Date: 2026-01-27
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- 441 Crewe Road, Wistaston, Crewe, Cheshire East, CW2 6QU
Demolition of single garage and construction of new garage. Removal of conservatory and construction of rear single storey extension for disabled use.
Type: Full | Council: Cheshire East | Date: 2026-01-26
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- 1 Princess Drive, Wistaston, Crewe, Cheshire East, CW2 8HN
First floor extension over existing garage, conversion of garage into habitable space and elevation changes to rear and side
Type: Full | Council: Cheshire East | Date: 2025-10-22
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- 17 Springfield Drive, Wistaston, Crewe, Cheshire East, CW2 6RA
Leyland Cypress (T1)- Fell
Status: Conditions | Type: Trees | Council: Cheshire East | Date: 2024-11-13
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- 64 Lear Drive, Wistaston, Crewe, Cheshire East, CW2 8DS
Proposed extension to first floor.
Status: Undecided | Type: Full | Council: Cheshire East | Date: 2024-05-30
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- 26, RECTORY CLOSE, WISTASTON, CW2 8HG
Two storey side/rear extension
Status: Rejected | Type: Full | Council: Cheshire East | Date: 2023-12-08
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- 415 Crewe Road, Wistaston, Crewe, Cheshire East, CW2 6QT
Planning permission to install a telecoms shelter as part of VX Fiber FTTP telecoms network installation.
Status: Undecided | Type: Full | Council: Cheshire East | Date: 2021-08-02
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- WELLSBROOK, 521A, CREWE ROAD, WISTASTON, CHESHIRE, CW2 6PY
Fell trees 2, 5, 6. Re-pollard to approx 3m trees 1,3,4 & 7. Crown reduce approximately 20%. All trees in group are Lime.
Status: Undecided | Type: Trees | Council: Cheshire East | Date: 2012-11-21
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A brief summary of Wistaston in Cheshire

Property prices in Wistaston show an average sale price of £262,759, based on 50 recent transactions recorded by HM Land Registry.

The Wistaston area recorded 56 crimes in the most recent reporting period. As with any urban or suburban area, prospective residents may wish to review the detailed crime breakdown for further context.

Wistaston 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 Wistaston

In the last 24 months, 23 planning applications were submitted near Wistaston. The average decision time was 54 days.

The average decision time of 54 days is within the government's 8-week statutory target for minor applications, indicating an efficient planning department.

The most common application types near Wistaston were full planning applications (13), tree works (6), outline applications (4). Full planning applications account for 57% of all submissions, covering new builds, change of use, and works that go beyond permitted development rights.

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