Local plan scoping consultation

Comment

Representation ID: 6631

Received: 01/09/2026

Respondent: Pegasus Group

We agree with the Council that demand for specialist accommodation will likely to continue to
increase, and we note our site’s potential to help meet this need. Our view is that localised needs
should be clearly identified by the Council at plan making stage to ensure that appropriate forms
of specialist housing can be planned for in the right locations.

Comment

Representation ID: 6632

Received: 01/09/2026

Respondent: Pegasus Group

We believe the Local Plan should distinguish Jodrell Bank’s heritage significance from the operational requirements of its radio astronomy facilities. The UNESCO designation primarily reflects Jodrell Bank’s historic scientific achievements, physical structures and contribution to radio astronomy. Changes in funding, technology and the increasing international focus of radio astronomy support a review of the existing safeguarding and consultation zone. While Jodrell Bank remains an important research site, we believe development should be supported where no unacceptable heritage or scientific harm can be demonstrated. Highgrove’s land at Holmes Chapel has no visual or functional relationship with Jodrell Bank and should not be unnecessarily constrained.

Comment

Representation ID: 6633

Received: 01/09/2026

Respondent: Pegasus Group

Highgrove support the preparation of new evidence to underpin the new Local Plan. We note the
various evidence-based reports that are listed. The Council will also need to prepare or review
the following:
• Updated Settlement edge review for those settlements that are not impacted by Green
Belt
• Accessibility Toolkit evidence
• An indoor built facilities study, playing pitch strategy update, and open space
assessment and strategy.

Comment

Representation ID: 6634

Received: 01/09/2026

Respondent: Pegasus Group

It is encouraging that the Council seeks to work positively and proactively with the development
industry to assess, select and refine development opportunities. A transparent, proportionate
and plan-led approach is endorsed but this need not be at the expense of individual discussions.
That said, it is acknowledged that to ensure fairness and avoid any perception of preferential
treatment, the Council will only enter into discussions on the merits of individual sites at
appropriate stages within the process. Engagement will be focused on clarifying process,
evidence requirements, timescales and informing the development of site-specific policies in
order securing the best outcomes for communities.
Highgrove are committed to providing as much information as possible on this Site, particularly
how it can provide facilities for the community. When the Council come to consider sites in more
detail, please do not hesitate to contact me using the details provided below so that swift and
informative responses can be provided.