Planning

Welcome to the planning section of the website. Planning can be a complex and daunting system to navigate but here you will find lots of information and guidance about planning with the aim of helping you understand the planning system and what planning in Cheshire East means for you.

Use the links and navigation menu to find out more about the services that come under planning.

View and Comment on Planning Applications Online

Current planning applications are viewable through the Council's searchable online facility where you can view the details, key dates and all associated documents and plans.

You can also search for past planning applications using this facility.

View a planning application online - the system is currently being upgraded.
Comment on a current planning application
Weekly Lists of applications registered and determined

Planning Application Advice

Planning Application Advice Home
This section gives lots of information on planning applications including:

• Applying for planning permission  
• Planning application forms
• Do you need planning permission

Planning Policy

Get involved in shaping the future development of local places and communities through the Local Development Framework

Planning Policy - Information on current planning policies and the Cheshire East Local Development Framework.
Minerals and Waste planning - Cheshire East Borough Council is the minerals and waste planning authority and deals with all waste management plans and mineral development.

Building Control

Building Control home
Here you will find information on Building Regulations and associated legislation.

Quick links:

• Site inspections
• Drainage issues
• Dangerous structures

Planning Enforcement

The planning enforcement team investigate suspected breaches of planning control.  If you want to report a breach or view our protocol for dealing with suspected breaches all the information you need is in this section. 

View the Planning Enforcement section 

Heritage and the Natural Environment

• Information regarding conservation areas and listed buildings
• Information on trees, woodlands and hedges - Including Tree Preservation Orders (TPO), High Hedges, and applications for works to a tree
• Nature conservation - Information regarding the natural habitats and biodiversity including national and local designations, and protected species information.
• Landscape information
• Archaeology

More Information

As well as the information on this website you may wish to look at the Planning Portal.  The Planning Portal is funded by the UK government and is their online resource for planning and building control and is a great source of planning related information. You can also submit your planning application online through the Planning Portal which cuts out the need for many paper copies and costly postage. Visit the Planning Portal

The Peak District National Park is the planning authority for all applications for the easternmost part of Cheshire East including the parishes of Wincle, Macclesfield Forest and Wildboarclough, part of the village of Rainow and parts of the parishes of Bosley, Lyme Handley and Kettleshulme. Check the map of the Peak District National Park to see if your property is in that area.

Visit the Peak District National Park website.