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

Nearby applications

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26/1618/VOC - 24 May 2026

19 Birchin Lane, Nantwich, Cheshire East, CW5 6JT

Demolition of existing side extension projecting to rear Proposal of new single ...

26/1307/HOUS - 17 Apr 2026

34 The Broadway, Nantwich, Cheshire East, CW5 6JH

Non-Material Amendment to approval 25/1317/HOUS

26/1366/NMA - 17 Apr 2026

20 Hornby Drive, Nantwich, Cheshire East, CW5 6JP

Garage & workshop conversion for live in carer

26/1257/HOUS - 30 Mar 2026

7 Woodland Avenue, Nantwich, Cheshire East, CW5 6JE

Variation of condition 2 on approval 23/1422N

26/0861/VOC - 2 Mar 2026