Macclesfield East planning approval rate
Macclesfield East ward in Cheshire East has a 86.0% approval rate based on 129 planning decisions. Cheshire East overall: 83.6%.
Last updated: September 2026
Macclesfield East sits slightly above the Cheshire East average, with a 2.4 point advantage. Planning outcomes here are generally favourable.
How Macclesfield East compares
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Recent decisions in Macclesfield East
No recent comparable residential decisions found for this ward specifically. Check the council-level data for a broader view.
What gets approved near your property?
In Cheshire East, 1 in 6 applications are refused. Your PlanningLens Full Planning Analysis gives you 17 pages of intelligence specific to your property:
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