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%).

Among the slowest councils in England

for householder decisions

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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

34%

Decided in 8 weeks

Below avg (64%) #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

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