High Legh planning approval rate
High Legh ward in Cheshire East has a 82.3% approval rate based on 486 planning decisions. Cheshire East overall: 83.6%.
Last updated: September 2026
82.3%
ward approval rate
486
Decisions
400
Approved
86
Refused
83.6%
Cheshire East average
High Legh is broadly in line with the Cheshire East average, neither notably strict nor notably permissive.
How High Legh compares
High Legh ward
82.3%
Cheshire East overall
83.6%
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Recent decisions in High Legh
Lawful Development Certificate for a proposed single storey rear extension. · 2026-09-21
Replacement building. · 2026-09-21
Single storey wrap around extension and new front dormer. · 2026-09-07
Proposed single storey side and rear extensions · 2026-09-07
Proposed Demolition of Existing Dwelling and Erection of New Family Dwelling wit · 2026-08-24
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✓ PDF report to share with your architect
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