An independent estate agents is applying for a change of use to enable them to increase their presence in the village.
Michael J Chapman has submitted a change of use application for 79 London Road which was previously a dental practice.
The property is next door to their current showroom and will enable Michael to move his business into a larger and more prominent premises.
Michael Chapman told alderleyedge.com "As we are growing as a business, we are just running out of space in this shop and when the dentists relocated, it was an opportunity to expand in our present location as it used to be an estate agents prior to the dentists.
"I am not sure if we will occupy both at the moment, or move to just the front. It's all subject to getting the necessary consents."
Alderley Edge resident Michael Chapman has been in the industry for 22 years. He opened his own business in the village in 2010 and currently employs three local residents, with plans to employ more local staff.
The application for change of use from B1 to A2 estate agent can be viewed on the Cheshire East Council website by searching for planning reference 13/2309M. The last date for submitting comments is 18th July and a decision is expected to be made by 12th August.
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