Local plan scoping consultation

Comment

Representation ID: 6014

Received: 01/09/2026

Respondent: Richborough Estates

Agent: Asteer Planning

Richborough supports the opportunity identified by CEC to review and update the housing mix policies within the emerging Local Plan. Richborough considers that a flexible approach should be implemented, which enables development to respond to local needs rather than having a broad brush approach across the Borough. A flexible policy approach should reflect local circumstances across the Borough, respond to market demands, and remain flexible to changes such as demographic change throughout the Plan period.

Comment

Representation ID: 6015

Received: 01/09/2026

Respondent: Richborough Estates

Agent: Asteer Planning

Richborough fully supports reducing emissions, and addressing and adapting to the effects of climate change. In delivering sustainable and energy efficient buildings and new development, it essential that the Council identifies sites that are viable, deliverable and which can deliver environmental benefits, such as biodiversity enhancement, new open spaces, green infrastructure and energy efficiency measures.
This means ensuring a balanced supply of sites, greenfield as well as brownfield, to ensure that these features can be viably incorporated into new development.

Comment

Representation ID: 6016

Received: 01/09/2026

Respondent: Richborough Estates

Agent: Asteer Planning

Richborough supports the preparation of a comprehensive and up-to-date evidence base for the new Local Plan. They recommend an updated Green Belt Assessment to inform the strategic review of Green Belt land and ensure site selection reflects current national policy. They also call for an Open Space Assessment examining provision, quality, accessibility and deficiencies to inform protection and future requirements. In addition, Richborough recommends an updated Landscape Character Assessment or Appraisal to assess landscape character, sensitivity and capacity for development, with the findings applied consistently to site assessment and the emerging spatial strategy.

Comment

Representation ID: 6017

Received: 01/09/2026

Respondent: Richborough Estates

Agent: Asteer Planning

Richborough considers the new Local Plan a significant opportunity to address Cheshire East’s housing needs, improve affordability and support economic growth over the next 15 to 20 years. They advocate a pro-growth, balanced spatial strategy focusing development particularly on Principal Towns and Key Service Centres. Growth should support community vitality, infrastructure investment and local spending while reflecting employment patterns, access to jobs and services and housing demand. Richborough considers that this approach would align new housing with existing communities and wider economic needs. They welcome continued engagement with the Council regarding their representations and sites previously submitted through the Call for Sites process.