LOVE LANE FARM Love Lane, Betchton, Sandbach, Cheshire East, CW11 2TT
Pending
26/1229/PRIOR-3R - Prior Approval
Description
Prior approval for the change of use of agricultural building from agricultural to Storage and Distribution (Use Class B8).
1.5/10
Planning Authority Score
#273 of 282
Cheshire East is one of the slowest councils in England for householder decisions, ranking #267 out of 282. The council extends the time limit on 68% of applications - one of the highest rates in England. Expect your application to take longer than the standard deadline. Householder applications are slightly more likely to be approved here (90%) than the national average (90%).
Cheshire East decision performance
Based on MHCLG data, 2025
87%
Overall approval rate
Above avg (87%) #159 of 282
90%
Householder approved
Above avg (90%) #178 of 282
38%
Decided in 8 weeks
Below avg (71%) #267 of 282
68%
Extended time limit
Above avg (40%) #272 of 282
73%
Minor dwellings approved
329 decided (1-9 homes)
77%
Major dwellings approved
22 decided (10+ homes)
79%
Change of use approved
116 decided
2,460
Total decisions
323 refused in 2025