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Middlewich planning approval rate

Middlewich ward in Cheshire East has a 88.4% approval rate based on 276 planning decisions. Cheshire East overall: 83.6%.

Last updated: September 2026

88.4%
ward approval rate
276
Decisions
244
Approved
32
Refused
83.6%
Cheshire East average

Middlewich sits slightly above the Cheshire East average, with a 4.8 point advantage. Planning outcomes here are generally favourable.

How Middlewich compares

Middlewich ward (276 decided)
88.4%
Cheshire East overall (11,084 decided)
83.6%
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Recent decisions in Middlewich

Prior Approval for a proposed single storey rear extension. Extending 3.60m from · 2026-08-24
Approved
Site alterations to include part-demolition, additional sprinkler tank, parking · 2026-08-10
Approved

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