BIRCHWOOD HOUSE, 12 Birch Lane, Hough, Crewe, Cheshire East, CW2 5ZG Data via plota.co.uk
Description
Demolition of existing buildings and structures; and erection of 8 no. new dwellings, associated landscaping, access and infrastructure works. Data via plota.co.uk
Last checked
Decision outlook
Plota predicted a decision around 5 Oct 2026; it is now day 322.
Day 322, past the statutory target. 60% of demolitions in Cheshire East are decided within thirteen weeks; extensions of time are common, and the council need not decide on the day. Last seen undecided on 4 Oct 2026.
Plota live figures for demolitions decided by Cheshire East in the last twelve months, from validation. Cheshire East decision record →
Planning committee
Decided by Cheshire East Southern Planning Committee on 29 Jul 2026. The council has not yet issued its decision notice.
Approved
As officers recommended.
- Officers advised approval because housing benefits outweighed the conflict with countryside policy and the council lacked a five-year housing supply.
- The parish council and five objectors raised concerns about countryside development, overdevelopment, drainage, ecology, housing mix and highway matters.
- The committee approved the application by majority, with the stated conditions, financial contribution and an additional bus stop condition.
Source: Plota analysis of Cheshire East's committee minutes of 29 Jul 2026.
Site constraints 3
Checked on 26 September 2026. Historic England, the Environment Agency, Natural England and council datasets, Open Government Licence. A boundary can run through a site and the council holds the definitive record: confirm with the council before relying on this.
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Historical activity at this location
20 previous applications on record - archival context, not part of the live application.
Previous applications at this address
Nearby activity
Cheshire East is one of the slowest councils in England for householder decisions, ranking #268 out of 296. The council extends the time limit on 65% 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 (91%) than the national average (90%).