CREWE LIBRARY Prince Albert Street, Crewe, Cheshire East, CW1 2DH

Pending 26/1410/DSC - Discharge of conditions
Admin / procedural
Council
Cheshire East 1.5/10
Date received
24 May 2026
Postcode
CW1 2DH
Type
Discharge of conditions

Description

Discharge of Condition 4 on 22/4415N - Construction of a new History Centre (Class F1) with related access, servicing, landscaping and other associated works, following the demolition of the former Crewe Library building

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Historical activity at this location

31 previous applications on record - archival context, not part of the live application.

This property

Previous applications at this address

2025 With conditions
Discharge of conditions 5 and 8 on approval 22/4451N.
25/3562/DSC
2025 With conditions
Discharge of condition 3 on approval 22/4472N.
25/1457/DSC
2024 Approved
Discharge of condition 5 on application 22/4472N -The dismantling of the existing library…
24/5145/DSC
2024 Approved
Discharge of condition 7 (Site Contamination Remediation) on approval 22/4451N: Construct…
24/4821/DSC
2024 Approved
Discharge of Conditions 6, 11, 12 and 13 on approved application 22/4451N: Construction o…
24/4178/DSC
2022 With conditions
Construction of a new History Centre (Class F1) with related access, servicing, landscapi…
22/4451N
Within ~100m

Nearby activity

2025
26 Market Street, Crewe, Cheshire East, CW1 2EL
Change of use from Class E (consultation centre) to Sui Generis hot-food takeaway, includ…
25/4230/FUL
2025
Footpath Opposite 42 Market Street, Crewe, CW1 2EL
Installation of 1No. BT Street Hub Unit and associated advertisement panels on either sid…
25/3875/FUL
2025
Footpath Opposite 42 Market Street, Crewe, CW1 2EL
Installation of 1No. BT Street Hub Unit and associated advertisement panels on either sid…
25/3874/ADV
2025 With conditions
Barclays, 38 Market Street, Crewe, Cheshire East, CW1 2ET
Proposed modification of HVAC plant (associated with a wider branch refurb) on the flat r…
25/2143/FUL
2025 With conditions
Barclays, 38 Market Street, Crewe, Cheshire East, CW1 2ET
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25/1331/FUL
2025 With conditions
Barclays, 38 Market Street, Crewe, Cheshire East, CW1 2ET
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25/1330/ADV
2024 With conditions
The Salvation Army, Crewe Citadel Prince Albert Street, Crewe, Cheshire East, CW1 2DF
Proposed installation of a new set of double doors and 3 new windows into the elevation f…
24/4904/FUL
2024 With conditions
Phone Box, MARKET STREET, CREWE
Installation of communications kiosk and ancillary advertisement.
24/0048N
2024 With conditions
Phone Box, MARKET STREET, CREWE
Installation of communications kiosk and ancillary advertisement.
24/0047N
2023 With conditions
CREWE LIBRARY, PRINCE ALBERT STREET, CREWE, CW1 2DH
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23/3849N
2023 With conditions
28, MARKET STREET, CREWE, CW1 2JJ
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23/3828N
2023 Approved
TOWER OF, Christ Church, PRINCE ALBERT STREET, CREWE
Pollarding, Felling and Crown Raising works to trees
23/0880T
2022 With conditions
SOUTH CHESHIRE MAGISTRATES COURT (LAW COURT), AND LAND TO WEST UP TO AND INCLUDING THE LIBRARY BUILDING, PRINCE ALBERT STREET, CREWE.
The dismantling of the existing library building (to be replaced by a new History Centre…
22/4472N
2023 With conditions
Hsbc, 30 Market Street, Crewe, Cheshire East, CW1 2ES
Replacement of the existing external through the wall machine with new model. New CCTV ca…
23/0134N
2023 With conditions
Hsbc, 30 Market Street, Crewe, Cheshire East, CW1 2ES
Advertisement consent for replacement of the existing external through the wall machine w…
23/0135N
2022 With conditions
22A, MARKET STREET, CREWE, CW1 2EG
Construct basement and erect one additional storey to No. 22a Market Street, alter elevat…
22/0635N
2021 With conditions
Alliance & Leicester, 52 Market Street, Crewe, Cheshire East, CW1 2EL
Advertisement Consent for fascia sign and double sided box sign
21/6153N
2020 With conditions
Hsbc, 30 Market Street, Crewe, Cheshire East, CW1 2ES
Advertisement Consent for replacement of 1no. existing external ATM sign with 1no. new ex…
20/0133N
2019 With conditions
Betsys Little Dessert Shop, 48 Market Street, Crewe, Cheshire East, CW1 2EL
Proposed new shop frontage to existing retail unit
19/5218N
2019 With conditions
Betsys Little Dessert Shop, 48 Market Street, Crewe, Cheshire East, CW1 2EL
Advertisement consent for new fascia and projecting sign
19/5219N
2018 With conditions
32A - 36A, MARKET STREET, CREWE, CW1 2EL
Change of Use to a hair and beauty salon
18/0910N
2018 With conditions
CORNER OF SANDON STREET AND CHESTER STREET, CREWE, CW1 2DF
Installation of a CCTV Camera Pole
18/0887N
2018 With conditions
38, Market Street, Crewe, Cheshire, CW1 2ET
Installation of 1no new condenser unit. The external mechanical unit will be installed re…
18/0288N
2016 With conditions
30, MARKET STREET, CREWE, CW1 2ES
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16/5252N
2016 With conditions
38, MARKET STREET, CREWE, CREWE, CHESHIRE, CW1 2ET
Advertisement consent for installation of ATM surround
16/2341N
Cheshire East
Planning Authority Score
1.5/10
Poor
#282 of 292 councils
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Cheshire East is one of the slowest councils in England for householder decisions, ranking #277 out of 292. The council extends the time limit on 68% of applications - one of the highest rates in England. Expect your application to take longer than the standard deadline. Householder applications are slightly more likely to be approved here (90%) than the national average (90%).

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Cheshire East decision performance
Based on MHCLG data, 2025
87%
Overall approval rate
Above avg (87%) #163 of 292
90%
Householder approved
Above avg (90%) #185 of 292
34%
Decided in 8 weeks
Below avg (64%) #277 of 292
68%
Extended time limit
Above avg (40%) #282 of 292
73%
Minor dwellings approved
329 decided (1-9 homes)
77%
Major dwellings approved
22 decided (10+ homes)
79%
Change of use approved
116 decided
2,460
Total decisions
323 refused in 2025
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