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Macclesfield South planning approval rate

Macclesfield South ward in Cheshire East has a 92.1% approval rate based on 101 planning decisions. Cheshire East overall: 89.0%.

Last updated: April 2026

92.1%
ward approval rate
101
Decisions
93
Approved
8
Refused
89.0%
Cheshire East average

Macclesfield South sits slightly above the Cheshire East average, with a 3.1 point advantage. Planning outcomes here are generally favourable.

How Macclesfield South compares

Macclesfield South ward (101 decided)
92.1%
Cheshire East overall (12,643 decided)
89.0%
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Recent decisions in Macclesfield South

26/0237/HOUS
Part demolition of existing flat roof single-storey extensions. Construction of ·
Approved

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

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