Land Off Hurcomb Way, Crewe

Pending 26/0740/FUL - Full Planning
Council
Date received
21 Apr 2026
Postcode
CW1 5AT
Type
Full Planning

Description

Hybrid planning application seeking permission in outline for the development of up to 520 residential units (Use Class C3) alongside a local centre (Use Class E), car parking, amenity space, allotments, landscaping and other associated works; and Full permission for site access road.

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