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Macclesfield Central planning approval rate

Macclesfield Central ward in Cheshire East has a 91.2% approval rate based on 193 planning decisions. Cheshire East overall: 89.0%.

Last updated: April 2026

91.2%
ward approval rate
193
Decisions
176
Approved
17
Refused
89.0%
Cheshire East average

Macclesfield Central sits slightly above the Cheshire East average, with a 2.2 point advantage. Planning outcomes here are generally favourable.

How Macclesfield Central compares

Macclesfield Central ward (193 decided)
91.2%
Cheshire East overall (12,643 decided)
89.0%
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Recent decisions in Macclesfield Central

25/4719/HOUS
Two storey rear extension and single storey side extension ·
Approved
25/2522/FUL
Demolition of single storey rear extension and change of use of building from of ·
Approved
25/4031/PRIOR-3MA
Prior approval for proposed change of use from Class E (Commercial, Business and ·
Approved
25/3836/HOUS
Two storey rear extension. ·
Approved

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Less than one set of revised drawings. Based on 12,643 decisions.

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