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Chelford planning approval rate

Chelford ward in Cheshire East has a 80.6% approval rate based on 568 planning decisions. Cheshire East overall: 84.4%.

Last updated: August 2026

80.6%
ward approval rate
568
Decisions
458
Approved
110
Refused
84.4%
Cheshire East average

Chelford is 3.8 percentage points below the Cheshire East average, suggesting slightly tighter scrutiny in this ward. Preparation matters more here.

How Chelford compares

Chelford ward (568 decided)
80.6%
Cheshire East overall (15,157 decided)
84.4%
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Recent decisions in Chelford

Proposed new front boundary wall, gate and piers. · 2026-08-10
Approved
Proposed demolition of a garage, development of single storey rear extension, in · 2026-08-10
Approved
Outline planning permission for the demolition of existing dwelling, garages and · 2026-08-10
Refused
New front entrance gates for vehicle and pedestrian access · 2026-07-27
Approved
Permission in principle for the erection of up to 9 dwellings. · 2026-07-20
Approved

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