Cheshire East is one of the slowest councils in England for householder decisions, ranking #277 out of 292. 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%) #163 of 292

90%

Householder approved

Above avg (90%) #185 of 292

34%

Decided in 8 weeks

Below avg (64%) #277 of 292

68%

Extended time limit

Above avg (40%) #282 of 292

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

35 Green Lane, Willaston, Nantwich, Cheshire East, CW5 7HY

Single storey front extension

26/1932/HOUS - 2 Jun 2026

LAMB HOTEL, 12 Wistaston Road, Willaston, Nantwich, Cheshire East, CW5 6PX

Change of use from public house to children's day care nursery

26/1652/FUL - 24 May 2026

49 Park Road, Willaston, Nantwich, Cheshire East, CW5 6PL

Fell Tree

26/1632/TPO - 24 May 2026

Holly House, 23 Park Road, Willaston, Nantwich, Cheshire East, CW5 6PN

Single storey extension to side of dwelling

26/1253/HOUS - 30 Mar 2026

36 Eastern Road, Willaston, Nantwich, Cheshire East, CW5 7HT

Variation of condition 2 and 3 on approval 25/3591/HOUS: Erection of rear and si...

26/0908/VOC - 9 Mar 2026