Sandbach Neighbourhood Area Modification Consultation

Comment

Representation ID: 242

Received: 17/03/2026

Respondent: Walsingham Planning

Dear Sir/Madam,
RE: Proposed Sandbach Neighbourhood Area Boundary Change
We refer to the above consultation and write on behalf of our client, Bluefield Sandbach Limited
(Bluefield). Bluefield own the former Albion Chemical Works site on Booth Lane, Sandbach, part of
which is proposed in the consultation to be included in the extended Sandbach Neighbourhood Area
Boundary.
Bluefield do not object to the proposed boundary change in principle. Indeed, given the recent parish
boundary change which has taken part of the Albion Chemical Works site and the adjoining Albion
Locks housing estate from Moston Parish to Sandbach Parish, it makes sense for the land area to be
incorporated within the Sandbach Neighbourhood Area Boundary.
Our concern relates to the status of the current Sandbach Neighbourhood Development Plan –
Second Edition 2022, which does not include the Albion Chemical Works site or Albion Locks
development.
From a legal perspective we are seeking assurances on behalf of our client that the existing
Neighbourhood Plan (the Second Edition 2022) will not be applied to any planning application
proposals arising on the Albion Chemical Works site. In our view it does not form part of the
development plan in relation to our client’s land even if the boundary change is approved.
Assuming the boundary change proceeds, not until a new Neighbourhood Plan that has been through
the full plan making process and has been examined and passed by a local Referendum can that plan
form part of the development plan affecting our clients land.
Yours faithfully,
Mark Krassowski