Congleton East planning approval rate
Congleton East ward in Cheshire East has a 85.9% approval rate based on 376 planning decisions. Cheshire East overall: 83.6%.
Last updated: September 2026
85.9%
ward approval rate
376
Decisions
323
Approved
53
Refused
83.6%
Cheshire East average
Congleton East sits slightly above the Cheshire East average, with a 2.3 point advantage. Planning outcomes here are generally favourable.
How Congleton East compares
Congleton East ward
85.9%
Cheshire East overall
83.6%
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Recent decisions in Congleton East
Proposed single storey rear extension, first floor side extension and front porc · 2026-09-21
Demolition of existing two storey semi-detached dwelling and a single storey det · 2026-09-14
Proposed sub-division of an existing dwelling and annexe, to create two dwelling · 2026-09-07
Prior approval for a conservatory to rear elevation, extending 5.00m beyond the · 2026-08-24
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✓ Appeal success rates
✓ PDF report to share with your architect
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