Change of use applications in Cheshire East

There were 261 change of use applications in Cheshire East in the last 12 months. 24 involve HMOs. Of the 153 decided so far, 120 were approved. Change of use covers conversions between planning use classes: shops to flats, offices to homes, houses to HMOs or care homes.

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23 Oct 2026 Pending Consideration 26/3859/PRIOR-3MA

ADLINGTON HOUSE Adlington Road, Bollington, Macclesfield, Cheshire East, SK10 5HQ

Prior approval for the change of use of Adlington House from offices (Use Class E) to eight self-contained flats (Use Class C3), comprising two one-pe...

Prior Approval Cheshire East
22 Oct 2026 Pending Consideration 26/3177/PRIOR-3Q

DIG LANE FARM Dig Lane, Acton, Nantwich, Cheshire East, CW5 8PB

Prior approval for the change of use under Class Q of 2 No. Agricultural Barns to form 5 No. Residential Class C3 Dwellinghouses.

Prior Approval Cheshire East
21 Oct 2026 Pending Consideration 26/3718/FUL

1A Russet Close, Crewe, Cheshire East, CW1 4FR

Change of use to small HMO (4-BED) (Use class C4).

Full Planning Cheshire East
21 Oct 2026 Pending Consideration 26/3724/FUL

Unit 1 Castle Street Mall, Grosvenor Centre, Macclesfield, Cheshire East, SK10 1DY

Change of use from vacant retail unit (Use Class E) to Youth Club Centre (Use Class F2).

Full Planning Cheshire East
19 Oct 2026 Pending Consideration 26/3860/PRIOR-3MA

53a Nantwich Road, Crewe, Cheshire East, CW2 6AW

Prior approval for change of use from office (Use class E) to a self contained flat (Use class C3).

Prior Approval Cheshire East
19 Oct 2026 Pending Consideration 26/3278/FUL

14 Budworth Walk, Wilmslow, Cheshire East, SK9 2HS

Partially retrospective erection of single storey rear extension and conversion of dwelling to 6 bed HMO.

Full Planning Cheshire East
16 Oct 2026 Pending Consideration 26/3770/FUL

Alderley Park, Former Security Lodge Building Congleton Road, Nether Alderley, Cheshire East, SK10 4TG

Use of vacant security lodge building for the sale of hot and cold drinks, bakery items and snacks, associated alterations to elevations and the demar...

Full Planning Cheshire East
14 Oct 2026 Pending Consideration 26/3729/FUL

35 Moorfields, Willaston, Nantwich, Cheshire East, CW5 6QY

Change of use of land to residential garden and erection of an outbuilding for the incidental enjoyment of the occupiers.

Full Planning Cheshire East
9 Oct 2026 Pending Consideration 26/3682/PRIOR-3MA

37 Mill Street, Crewe, Cheshire East, CW2 7AJ

Prior approval for the change of use of part of the existing ground-floor carpet shop from Class E to two self-contained Class C3 studio apartments. A...

Prior Approval Cheshire East
9 Oct 2026 Pending Consideration 26/3662/PRIOR-3R

FLITTOGATE FARM Flittogate Lane, Tabley, Knutsford, Cheshire East, WA16 0JD

Prior approval for the change of use of agricultural buildings to flexible commercial use

Prior Approval Cheshire East
9 Oct 2026 Pending Consideration 26/3498/FUL

1, WARFORD TERRACE Knutsford Road, Knolls Green, Mobberley, Knutsford, Cheshire East, WA16 7BB

Change of use of vacant ground floor commercial unit and first floor flat along with side/rear extension to from new dwelling and new driveway

Full Planning Cheshire East
7 Oct 2026 Pending Consideration 26/3648/FUL

LAST ORDERS, 116 - 118 Park Lane, Macclesfield, Cheshire East, SK11 6UA

Proposed Change of Use from Public House to Convenience Store

Full Planning Cheshire East
7 Oct 2026 Pending Consideration 26/3124/FUL

Shackerley House, SOMERFORD HALL Holmes Chapel Road, Somerford, Congleton, Cheshire East, CW12 4SL

Conversion of an existing garage into a C3 dwelling house with a single-storey side extension, erection of a carport, installation of solar panels.

Full Planning Cheshire East
5 Oct 2026 Pending Consideration 26/3608/FUL

146 Park Lane, Macclesfield, Cheshire East, SK11 6UB

Change of use, alteration and extension of commercial premises (former aesthetics studio - use class E) to form a 1-bedroom dwelling (use class C3).

Full Planning Cheshire East
5 Oct 2026 Pending Consideration 26/3610/PRIOR-3Q

Land Adjacent Badgers Clough Farm Buxton Old Road, Disley, Cheshire East, SK12 2AR

Prior Approval for change of use of agricultural barn to 2 dwellings.

Prior Approval Cheshire East
28 Sept 2026 Pending Consideration 26/3261/FUL

1 Cliff Side, Wilmslow, Cheshire East, SK9 4AF

Change of use and extension of the existing garage/gym to form a two storey detached dwelling

Full Planning Cheshire East
28 Sept 2026 Approved 20 Oct 26/3427/CLPUD

4 Ullswater Road, Handforth, Wilmslow, Cheshire East, SK9 3NQ

Certificate of proposed lawful development - The existing garage will be converted into living accommodation. The garage door will be removed and plac...

Certificate of Lawful Use / Development - Proposed Cheshire East
24 Sept 2026 Pending Consideration 26/3270/FUL

WATERS GREEN HOUSE Sunderland Street, Macclesfield, Cheshire East

Full planning permission for the extension of the existing building, facilitating conversion from office use to provide 12 no. flats, and construction...

Full Planning Cheshire East
22 Sept 2026 Pending Consideration 26/3478/FUL

110 London Road, Stapeley, Nantwich, Cheshire East, CW5 7JL

Conversion of house (C3) into children's home (C2).

Full Planning Cheshire East
22 Sept 2026 Pending Consideration 26/3455/PRIOR-3Q

TWIN OAKS FARM Sandy Lane, Over Peover, Knutsford, Cheshire East, WA16 9ET

Prior approval for proposed conversion of farm buildings to create 5 dwellings.

Prior Approval Cheshire East
19 Sept 2026 Pending Consideration 26/3439/FUL

70 Edleston Road, Crewe, Cheshire East, CW2 7HD

Change of Use to Residential from Commercial and amendments to the front elevation.

Full Planning Cheshire East
18 Sept 2026 Pending Consideration 26/3434/FUL

Doric Riding Stables Bent Lane, Astbury, Congleton, Cheshire East, CW12 4RN

Proposed change of use of the land for the siting of a temporary rural worker's dwelling for three years

Full Planning Cheshire East
18 Sept 2026 Pending Consideration 26/2717/FUL

DUKE OF BRIDGEWATER, 2 Wistaston Road, Crewe, Cheshire East, CW2 7RA

Conversion of current commercial property (former Duke of Bridgewater Public House - Sui Generis), into a 13 bedroom House in multiple occupation (HMO...

Full Planning Cheshire East
18 Sept 2026 Pending Consideration 26/2784/FUL

DEAN HILL FARM Newcastle Road, Betchton, Sandbach, Cheshire East, CW11 2TG

Change of use of land and buildings at Dean Hill Farm from equestrian livery to a micro farm with a wellbeing focus.

Full Planning Cheshire East
17 Sept 2026 Pending Consideration 26/3205/CLPUD

Annexe, WILLOW BARN French Lane, Baddington, Nantwich, Cheshire East, CW5 8AL

Certificate of proposed lawful development for the proposed permanent change of use of the existing detached residential annexe to function strictly a...

Certificate of Lawful Use / Development - Proposed Cheshire East
15 Sept 2026 Withdrawn 30 Sep 26/3371/PRIOR-3R

PARK HOUSE Nantwich Road, Minshull Vernon, Middlewich, Cheshire East, CW10 0LP

Prior approval application for the change of use of agricultural buildings to a flexible commercial use, to storage and distribution (Use Class B8).

Prior Approval Cheshire East
14 Sept 2026 Pending Consideration 26/3368/CLPUD

HOB COTTAGE Kerridge Road, Higher Hurdsfield, Macclesfield, Cheshire East, SK10 5TA

Certificate of lawful use/development for the proposed use of the barn for accommodation for the Applicant's daughter consisted of living room, kitche...

Certificate of Lawful Use / Development - Proposed Cheshire East
11 Sept 2026 Pending Consideration 26/3328/FUL

ROPE GREEN FARM Rope Lane, Shavington, Crewe, Cheshire East, CW2 5DB

Change of Use of Agricultural Barn to Vehicle Repair Establishment with MOT. No structural or aesthetic changes are required.

Full Planning Cheshire East
11 Sept 2026 Pending Consideration 26/3373/PRIOR-3MA

Triad House, MOUNTBATTEN COURT Worrall Street, Congleton, Cheshire East, CW12 1DT

Prior approval for change of use to form 4no flats with no external alterations.

Prior Approval Cheshire East
9 Sept 2026 Pending Consideration 26/3297/FUL

LITTLE ABBEY FARM Wrenbury Road, Pinsley Green, Wrenbury, Nantwich, Cheshire East, CW5 8HE

Conversion of redundant agricultural barn to single dwelling and installation of new sewage treatment plant.

Full Planning Cheshire East
9 Sept 2026 Pending Consideration 26/3286/PRIOR-3Q

GREENHOUSE FARM Sprink Lane, Congleton, Cheshire East, CW12 3PF

Prior approval for a change of use from agricultural buildings to 8 dwellings.

Prior Approval Cheshire East
7 Sept 2026 Pending Consideration 26/3248/FUL

LAND SOUTH OF Dragons Lane, Moston, Sandbach, Cheshire East, CW11 3QB

Change of use of land to use as residential caravan site for one gypsy family with two caravans, including construction of access road, laying of hard...

Full Planning Cheshire East
7 Sept 2026 Pending Consideration 26/3255/FUL

Caravan 1, HOOTER HALL Elton Lane, Winterley, Sandbach, Cheshire East, CW11 4TJ

Retrospective application for Change of Use of agricultural land to a private secure dog exercise and training facility (Sui Generis). Exclusive priva...

Full Planning Cheshire East
4 Sept 2026 Pending Consideration 26/3154/PRIOR-3R

BEECH TREE FARM Beechtree Farm Close, High Legh, Knutsford, Cheshire East, WA16 6NR

Prior approval for proposed change of use of a traditional agricultural building to office accommodation (use class E).

Prior Approval Cheshire East
3 Sept 2026 Approved 22 Oct 26/3005/FUL

First Floor Flat, 5 Crewe Road, Alsager, Stoke On Trent, Cheshire East, ST7 2EW

Change of use of the first-floor residential accommodation (Use Class C3) to commercial, business and service use (Use Class E).

Full Planning Cheshire East
3 Sept 2026 Withdrawn 16 Oct 26/3126/FUL

20B Lawton Road , Alsager, Stoke On Trent, ST7 2AF

Change of use from Class E (Commercial, Business and Service) to Sui Generis use as a dog grooming salon.

Full Planning Cheshire East
2 Sept 2026 Approved 22 Oct 26/2788/FUL

Unit 2, 172 Broughton Road, Crewe, Cheshire East, CW1 4NR

Retrospective planning permission for the change of use of the premises from a car valeting garage (sui generis) to a private fitness studio (Use Clas...

Full Planning Cheshire East
1 Sept 2026 Pending Consideration 26/3013/FUL

Land Off Sandbach Road, Church Lawton, Cheshire East, ST7 3DY

Conversion of existing brick barn to dwelling, erection of garden store building and demolition of two agricultural buildings.

Full Planning Cheshire East
31 Aug 2026 Pending Consideration 26/3173/CLPUD

1 Dales Place, Macclesfield, Cheshire East, SK11 7LN

Certificate of proposed lawful Change of use from Dwelling House use class C3 to a small House in multiple Occupation use class C4

Certificate of Lawful Use / Development - Proposed Cheshire East
28 Aug 2026 Pending Consideration 26/2638/FUL

3, FREE GREEN COTTAGES Free Green Lane, Over Peover, Knutsford, Cheshire East, WA16 9QX

Conversion of garage to an independent residential dwelling.

Full Planning Cheshire East
26 Aug 2026 Pending Consideration 26/3116/FUL

NANTWICH LAKESIDE CAR PARK, NANTWICH LAKE Shrewbridge Road, Nantwich, Cheshire East

Proposed temporary static shipping container cafe adjacent to lake, to replace intermittent trailer cafe.

Full Planning Cheshire East
21 Aug 2026 Approved 13 Oct 26/3054/PRIOR-3Q

WOOD ORCHARD FARM Wood Orchard Lane, Audlem, Crewe, Cheshire East, CW3 0DU

Application for Prior Approval in relation to Proposed change of use and building operations reasonably necessary in relation to the conversion of agr...

Prior Approval Cheshire East
21 Aug 2026 Pending Consideration 26/3072/EIA

Leighton North , Crewe

EIA scoping opinion for the potential to deliver up to 1,700 dwellings, an opportunity for a new primary school, if required, alongside a proposed loc...

EIA screening / scoping Cheshire East
21 Aug 2026 Pending Consideration 26/2890/FUL

Hope House Childrens Hospice, 10 Swine Market, Nantwich, Cheshire East, CW5 5LN

Proposed gym to ground floor of existing building, window and door changes, external material changes and addition of roof terrace.

Full Planning Cheshire East
20 Aug 2026 Pending Consideration 26/3042/FUL

WOODIERS FARM Agden Lane, Agden, Lymm, Cheshire East, WA13 0TX

Conversion and change of use of brick farm building to 2 residential dwelling units and associated amenity space, parking, access and package treatmen...

Full Planning Cheshire East
20 Aug 2026 Pending Consideration 26/2883/FUL

SPRINGFIELD HOUSE Newgate, Wilmslow, Cheshire East, SK9 5LL

Conversion of two-storey outbuilding into a self-contained dwelling.

Full Planning Cheshire East
19 Aug 2026 Pending Consideration 26/2944/HOUS

CHURCH BANK HOUSE Rushy Lane, Barthomley, Crewe, Cheshire East, CW2 5PE

Change of use of residential garage/storage space to an annexe, alterations to listed house, the erection of a domestic shed, greenhouse and potting s...

Householder Cheshire East
18 Aug 2026 Pending Consideration 26/2934/FUL

THE COACH HOUSE Foxcovert Lane, Lower Peover, Knutsford, Cheshire East, WA16 9QT

Conversion of barn to 2 no. residential properties including construction of carports / garages.

Full Planning Cheshire East
17 Aug 2026 Pending Consideration 26/2995/CLPUD

MOSSY MEADOW FARM Golborne Lane, High Legh, Knutsford, Cheshire East, WA16 0RD

Certificate of proposed lawful use for the Change of use of redundant agricultural barn to 2 no. holiday lets

Certificate of Lawful Use / Development - Proposed Cheshire East
17 Aug 2026 Approved 9 Oct 26/2376/PRIOR-3M

89 TPJ Takeaway Mill Street, Macclesfield, Cheshire East, SK11 6NN

Prior approval for change of use from Takeaway to Residential

Prior Approval Cheshire East
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Frequently asked questions

Do you need planning permission to run an HMO?
A small HMO (3-6 unrelated tenants, Class C4) usually doesn't need planning permission unless the area has an Article 4 direction. Larger HMOs (7+ tenants, 'sui generis') almost always need a full planning application.
What is Class E in planning?
Class E is the flexible commercial use class introduced in September 2020. It covers shops, offices, cafes, restaurants, gyms, clinics, nurseries and light industry. You can change uses freely within Class E without planning permission.
Can you convert offices to flats without planning permission?
Class MA permitted development rights let you convert Class E premises (including offices) to residential (Class C3) via a prior-approval application rather than full planning permission. Limits apply: max 1,500m², not in conservation areas or AONBs without additional consent.
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