Shavington

Plans to bulldoze former kennels for new homes near Shavington

Plans to bulldoze former kennels for new homes near Shavington

By Belinda Ryan, local democracy reporter
Cheshire East looks set to approve plans to bulldoze buildings on the site of a former kennels at Hough near Shavington to make way for eight homes.

The council’s planners are recommending the southern planning committee approves the development for land at Birchwood House on Birch Lane, despite it being in the open countryside.

June 1, 2026
Nine homes planned for countryside at Shavington

Nine homes planned for countryside at Shavington

By Belinda Ryan, local democracy reporter
Up to nine homes are proposed for a site in the open countryside at Shavington.

Planning permission was granted for 39 dwellings on the field to the south-west of Newcastle Road in 2014, but the development didn’t go ahead.

May 20, 2026
450 land west of Crewe Road, Shavington (from planning docs)

Plans submitted for 450 new homes and new school in Shavington

By Belinda Ryan, local democracy reporter
Plans have been submitted for up to 450 homes and a new primary school at Shavington.

IM Land wants to build the properties on 30 hectares of agricultural fields west of Crewe Road and south of Gresty Lane.

April 28, 2026
Cheshire East councillors allow Shavington homes “in principle”

Cheshire East councillors allow Shavington homes “in principle”

By Belinda Ryan, local democracy reporter
Cheshire East councillors have granted “permission in principle” for four homes next to a natural burial site at Shavington.

The proposal, from Simon Clutton, is for four self-build properties to be constructed on land to the rear of Pusey Dale Close, off Main Road.

April 1, 2026
Shavington pub transformed into new SOLT bar and restaurant

Shavington pub transformed into new SOLT bar and restaurant

The former Elephant pub in Shavington is being transformed into a new bar and restaurant by two Lukes!

Friends Luke Dunlea and Luke Burns are to open SOLT this spring, offering new “small plates”.

March 30, 2026
Shavington residents fight plans for homes near burial site

Shavington residents fight plans for homes near burial site

By Belinda Ryan, local democracy reporter
Shavington residents are fighting a proposal for up to four homes to be built next to a natural burial site.

Simon Clutton is seeking permission in principle for the self-build properties on land to the rear of Pusey Dale Close, off Main Road.

March 27, 2026
Plans unveiled for 23 new homes in Shavington green gap

Plans unveiled for 23 new homes in Shavington green gap

By Belinda Ryan, local democracy reporter
Plans have been submitted for 23 homes in the open countryside and within the green gap at Shavington.

John Malam has applied for permission to build the dwellings, including eight affordable, on land off Alfred King Close.

March 11, 2026
Appeal after car crashes into Shavington gardens

Appeal after car crashes into Shavington gardens

Police are probing a crash after a car careered off a road in Shavington and ploughed through several garden fences and hedges.

The vehicle also hit three parked cars in the accident which happened on Newcastle Road, near the Esso garage, at around 1am on Saturday (Feb 28th).

March 3, 2026
Shavington 120 homes application site (CEC)

Plans for 120 homes in Shavington approved by councillors

By Belinda Ryan, local democracy reporter
Plans for up to 120 homes in the green gap in Shavington have been approved after councillors were warned they must “pick their battles” when they initially proposed to refuse the scheme.

The application site, in the open countryside west of Crewe Road and south of Gresty Lane, comprises 5.8 hectares of agricultural land.

January 29, 2026
Plans for 120 homes in Shavington green gap set for approval

Plans for 120 homes in Shavington green gap set for approval

By Belinda Ryan, local democracy reporter
Plans for up to 120 homes in the green gap at Shavington have been recommended for approval because Cheshire East doesn’t have a five-year housing land supply.

The application site, in open countryside west of Crewe Road and south of Gresty Lane, comprises 5.8 hectares of agricultural land.

January 22, 2026
Wybunbury councillor warns over location of new primary school

Wybunbury councillor warns over location of new primary school

By Belinda Ryan, local democracy reporter
A Wybunbury councillor says a new school on the outskirts of Crewe is desperately needed but if children can’t access it safely it shouldn’t be built there.

Cllr Janet Clowes was speaking about proposals to build a new primary school at Basford East.

January 21, 2026
Landowner’s bid to build homes near Shavington burial site

Landowner’s bid to build homes near Shavington burial site

By Belinda Ryan, local democracy reporter
A landowner has applied for permission in principle for up to four self-build homes next to a natural burial site at Shavington.

Simon Clutton is seeking permission for the properties on land to the rear of Pusey Dale Close, off Main Road.

January 5, 2026
Shavington pantomime earns 10 nominations in NODA awards

Shavington pantomime earns 10 nominations in NODA awards

Shavington Village Festival Committee is celebrating after receiving 10 nominations at the National Operatic and Dramatic Association (NODA) District 8 Awards.

The nods cover a range of categories, including various roles from their successful 2025 panto Rapunzel.

December 27, 2025