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Sandbach Elworth planning approval rate

Sandbach Elworth ward in Cheshire East has a 88.3% approval rate based on 120 planning decisions. Cheshire East overall: 83.6%.

Last updated: September 2026

88.3%
ward approval rate
120
Decisions
106
Approved
14
Refused
83.6%
Cheshire East average

Sandbach Elworth sits slightly above the Cheshire East average, with a 4.7 point advantage. Planning outcomes here are generally favourable.

How Sandbach Elworth compares

Sandbach Elworth ward (120 decided)
88.3%
Cheshire East overall (11,084 decided)
83.6%
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Recent decisions in Sandbach Elworth

Proposed single storey extension to rear · 2026-09-07
Refused
Proposed new driveway at property front. Requiring the removal of existing hedge · 2026-08-31
Approved
Proposed single storey rear extension. · 2026-08-24
Approved

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