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Local plan scoping consultation
Respondent: Macclesfield Civic Society
Representation Summary:
Conservation areas are key to retaining the character of our old established towns, we support their review and appraisal.
Full text:
I am making this submission on behalf of Macclesfield Civic Society. I an Acting Chair of the society. I would appreciate if you could also copy in our Secretary [REDACTED] on all correspondence. Two documents are attached:
1 The society's comments on sections of the scoping document arranged by heading topic. In some sections we have addressed specific sub headings, in others a single entry embraces all subheadings. Contributions have been developed collaboratively by the committee.
2 A discussion paper prepared by a committee member addressing the issue of housing targets designed to inform and help structure our discussion. We do not regard it as a formal annexe to our submission as it does not contain information essential to the interpretation of our comments. You may or may not wish to include this in your publication of responses.
Please contact me if you have any questions regarding this submission.
We look forward to hearing from you.
Regards
Keith Williams
[REDACTED]
Local plan scoping consultation
Respondent: Macclesfield Civic Society
Representation Summary:
The respondent welcomes the emphasis on local input into design and the local interpretation of national guidance. They advocate design guidance that reflects Cheshire East’s local heritage rather than standardised designs used by major housebuilders. They suggest that Macclesfield’s historic higher-density development could inform locally appropriate density standards, while avoiding poor historic housing conditions. They highlight examples of smaller infill developments that reinterpret local vernacular for modern needs and recommend developing a Macclesfield-specific design guide, with formal involvement from local architects, developers and Macclesfield Town Council where equivalent guidance is not provided through a Neighbourhood Plan.
Full text:
I am making this submission on behalf of Macclesfield Civic Society. I an Acting Chair of the society. I would appreciate if you could also copy in our Secretary [REDACTED] on all correspondence. Two documents are attached:
1 The society's comments on sections of the scoping document arranged by heading topic. In some sections we have addressed specific sub headings, in others a single entry embraces all subheadings. Contributions have been developed collaboratively by the committee.
2 A discussion paper prepared by a committee member addressing the issue of housing targets designed to inform and help structure our discussion. We do not regard it as a formal annexe to our submission as it does not contain information essential to the interpretation of our comments. You may or may not wish to include this in your publication of responses.
Please contact me if you have any questions regarding this submission.
We look forward to hearing from you.
Regards
Keith Williams
[REDACTED]
Local plan scoping consultation
Respondent: Macclesfield Civic Society
Representation Summary:
We share the view that plan making is taking place in a challenging and fast moving local and national context. Our comments to the preceding sections are intended to help the Council focus on the issues that we think most pertinent to meeting our stated purpose of “working to make Macclesfield a town to be proud of”. As a society we will endeavour to continue to be involved in the plan development process through the various consultations envisaged and to keep our members informed of these. We work closely with Macclesfield Town Council on our annual awards for new developments in the town and are keen to increase our engagement with Cheshire East Council should appropriate opportunities present themselves
Full text:
I am making this submission on behalf of Macclesfield Civic Society. I an Acting Chair of the society. I would appreciate if you could also copy in our Secretary [REDACTED] on all correspondence. Two documents are attached:
1 The society's comments on sections of the scoping document arranged by heading topic. In some sections we have addressed specific sub headings, in others a single entry embraces all subheadings. Contributions have been developed collaboratively by the committee.
2 A discussion paper prepared by a committee member addressing the issue of housing targets designed to inform and help structure our discussion. We do not regard it as a formal annexe to our submission as it does not contain information essential to the interpretation of our comments. You may or may not wish to include this in your publication of responses.
Please contact me if you have any questions regarding this submission.
We look forward to hearing from you.
Regards
Keith Williams
[REDACTED]
Local plan scoping consultation
Increase in housing requirements
Respondent: Macclesfield Civic Society
Representation Summary:
Macclesfield Civic Society questions the appropriateness and achievability of Cheshire East’s increased housing target under the Standard Method. They argue that the methodology is heavily influenced by existing housing stock and affordability and does not adequately reflect significant variations in house prices and housing markets across the Borough. They consider increasing land availability alone will not necessarily increase housebuilding, particularly given existing build-out rates and infrastructure constraints. The Society highlights differences between Crewe, Macclesfield and higher-value northern settlements and questions the development industry’s capacity to meet the target. They advocate more detailed local housing-market analysis and a phased approach to future housing growth.
Full text:
I am making this submission on behalf of Macclesfield Civic Society. I an Acting Chair of the society. I would appreciate if you could also copy in our Secretary [REDACTED] on all correspondence. Two documents are attached:
1 The society's comments on sections of the scoping document arranged by heading topic. In some sections we have addressed specific sub headings, in others a single entry embraces all subheadings. Contributions have been developed collaboratively by the committee.
2 A discussion paper prepared by a committee member addressing the issue of housing targets designed to inform and help structure our discussion. We do not regard it as a formal annexe to our submission as it does not contain information essential to the interpretation of our comments. You may or may not wish to include this in your publication of responses.
Please contact me if you have any questions regarding this submission.
We look forward to hearing from you.
Regards
Keith Williams
[REDACTED]
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