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Congleton West planning approval rate

Congleton West ward in Cheshire East has a 86.0% approval rate based on 458 planning decisions. Cheshire East overall: 83.6%.

Last updated: September 2026

86.0%
ward approval rate
458
Decisions
394
Approved
64
Refused
83.6%
Cheshire East average

Congleton West sits slightly above the Cheshire East average, with a 2.4 point advantage. Planning outcomes here are generally favourable.

How Congleton West compares

Congleton West ward (458 decided)
86.0%
Cheshire East overall (11,084 decided)
83.6%
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Recent decisions in Congleton West

Proposed new double detached garage. Proposed extensions and alterations to exis · 2026-09-21
Approved
Listed building consent for existing rear window adapted to form new entrance do · 2026-09-14
Approved
Existing rear window adapted to form new entrance door, with associated external · 2026-09-14
Approved
Single storey side and rear extension. · 2026-08-24
Approved
Proposed rear sun lounge extension at ground floor and bedroom extension and rem · 2026-08-24
Approved

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