Cats Opticians, 30 - 32 Wheelock Street, Middlewich, Cheshire East, CW10 9AG Data via plota.co.uk

Pending 26/2585/TCA - Works to trees in Conservation Area
Trees & landscaping
Council
Cheshire East 1.9/10
Date received
25 Jul 2026
Postcode
CW10 9AG
Type
Works to trees in Conservation Area

Description

Proposed crown reduction of 2 metres, to lateral branches of Alder Tree located in conservation area. Works proposed as currently branches overhang carpark and pose a safety risk. Data via plota.co.uk

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Decision outlook

Plota predicted a decision around 14 Sept 2026; it is now day 51.

Day 51, past Cheshire East's usual 36 days for tree works. 98% are decided within thirteen weeks, so most likely by 24 Oct 2026.

Day 515 days to the 56-day target
90%decided within 8 weeks
95%approved
38,725decided in the last year

Plota live figures for tree works decided across the UK in the last twelve months, from validation; too few recent tree works in Cheshire East to go on. Cheshire East decision record →

Site constraints 2

Heritage at risk: Middlewich Town Centre
On the register of historic places assessed as at risk.
A designated building, monument, park or conservation area assessed as at risk from neglect, decay or development. Proposals that secure its future are looked on favourably.
Historic England ↗
Also on the record
Inside the Middlewich built-up area.
Not affected
Outside flood zones 2 and 3 · Not green belt · No scheduled monument at the site

Checked on 11 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

22 nearby applications on record - archival context, not part of the live application.

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Nearby activity

2025
Lady Anne Court, Wheelock Street, Middlewich, Cheshire, CW10 9AG
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25/4887/PRIOR-3MA
2025 Refused
Lady Anne Court, Wheelock Street, Middlewich, Cheshire, CW10 9AG
Prior approval for a proposed change of use from two storey office building to 5 resident…
25/0326/PRIOR-3MA
2023 Approved
11, SOUTHWAY, MIDDLEWICH, CHESHIRE, CW10 9BL
Retrospective application for a change of use to a health/beauty clinic with internal lay…
23/3703C
2024
Nationwide, 40 - 42 Wheelock Street, Middlewich, Cheshire East, CW10 9AB
Relocate internal waiting area and remove OMR (open meeting room) to suit, allow to insta…
24/1369C
2024
Nationwide, 40 - 42 Wheelock Street, Middlewich, Cheshire East, CW10 9AB
Advertisement consent for the installation of an internally illuminated ATM surround on n…
24/1374C
2023 Approved
40-42, WHEELOCK STREET, MIDDLEWICH, CHESHIRE, CW10 9AB
Advertisement Consent for replace 1no. Projecting signage with new 600mm. Replace 1no. Fa…
23/4319C
2023 Withdrawn
Choklat, 9 Wheelock Street, Middlewich, Cheshire East, CW10 9AG
Change of use of ground floor retail premises to 2-bed residential accommodation.
23/2752C
2023 Approved
Balti Spice Take Away, 8 - 10 Hightown, Middlewich, Cheshire East, CW10 9AN
Steel beam replacement, which became exposed after the covering fascia sign along the fro…
23/1117C
2020 Withdrawn
Rear of 43 WHEELOCK STREET, MIDDLEWICH, CHESHIRE, CW10 9AB
Proposed erection of 2 new dwellings to the rear of 43 Wheelock Street with associated ac…
20/4346C
2022 Approved
Willow Bridal Boutique, 24-26, WHEELOCK STREET, MIDDLEWICH, CHESHIRE, CW10 9AG
Change of Use to form Bar (Sui Generis) Use
22/2005C
2022 Approved
19 , Wheelock Street, Middlewich, Cheshire East, CW10 9AG
Proposed change of use from Class E to Sui Generis Use (Nail Bar).
22/1975C
2019 Refused
Alhambra, 33 Wheelock Street, Middlewich, Cheshire East, CW10 9AG
Conversion of existing bed and breakfast accommodation & wine bar operation to residentia…
19/5071C
2019 Approved
Nationwide, 40 - 42 Wheelock Street, Middlewich, Cheshire East, CW10 9AB
1no. new fascia panel with internally illuminated lozenge. 1no. new projecting sign
19/4646C
2018 Approved
Harry Jon Hair & Makeup, 43 Wheelock Street, Middlewich, Cheshire East, CW10 9AB
The proposal is for erecting 2 new dwellings to the rear of 43 Wheelock Street with assoc…
18/4850C
2018 Refused
Harry Jon Hair & Makeup, 43 Wheelock Street, Middlewich, Cheshire East, CW10 9AB
The proposal is for erecting 2 new dwellings to the rear of 43 Wheelock Street with assoc…
18/2863C
2018 Refused
37, Wheelock Street, Middlewich, Cheshire, CW10 9AB
Change of Use from Shop (A1) to Takeaway and Food Bar (A5).
18/2102C
2018 Approved
9, WHEELOCK STREET, MIDDLEWICH, MIDDLEWICH, CHESHIRE, CW10 9AG
Change of use to Offices
18/0027C
2018
37, WHEELOCK STREET, MIDDLEWICH, CHESHIRE, CW10 9AB
Prior approval for a change of use from shop to takeaway and food bar
18/1935C
2018 Approved
Pipeline Corridor Off, CLEDFORD LANE, MIDDLEWICH
Discharge of condition 3 on application 13/1052W
18/0812D
2016 Approved
43, WHEELOCK STREET, MIDDLEWICH, CHESHIRE, CW10 9AB
demolition of 5 number garages and construction of 2 number single storey shops/offices w…
16/5390C
2016 Approved
THE COURT YARD, ST MICHAELS WAY, MIDDLEWICH, CHESHIRE
Discharge of conditions on existing permission 13/2285C additional plots at the courtyard…
16/3598D
2016 Approved
Building rear of 49, WHEELOCK STREET, MIDDLEWICH, CHESHIRE, CW10 9AB
Conversion and extension of existing storage building to form a single dwelling
16/1745C
Cheshire East
Planning Authority Score
1.9/10
Poor
#274 of 296 councils
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Other decisions

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%).

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Cheshire East decision statistics
Based on MHCLG data, the year to March 2026
87%
Overall approval rate
Above avg (87%) #168 of 296
91%
Householder approved
Above avg (90%) #170 of 296
39%
Decided in 8 weeks
Below avg (63%) #268 of 296
65%
Extended time limit
Above avg (41%) #279 of 296
72%
Minor dwellings approved
358 decided (1-9 homes)
76%
Major dwellings approved
25 decided (10+ homes)
79%
Change of use approved
119 decided
2,513
Total decisions
321 refused in the year to March 2026
Source: MHCLG planning statistics · See full council rankings