Local plan scoping consultation

Comment

Representation ID: 6817

Received: 01/09/2026

Respondent: Vita Group

Agent: Asteer Planning

VITA supports measures to make new development resilient to climate change, including passive design, natural ventilation, sustainable drainage, water efficiency, climate-resilient landscaping and low-carbon technologies. However, they consider such requirements must account for development viability and deliverability. VITA recommends that requirements are proportionate, evidence-based, informed by a whole-plan viability assessment and flexible enough to respond to individual site circumstances. They emphasise that allocating sufficient viable and deliverable sites is essential to achieving the Local Plan’s environmental objectives. Without an adequate supply of suitable sites coming forward, they consider the ability to deliver innovative, energy-efficient and low-carbon homes at scale would be constrained.

Comment

Representation ID: 6819

Received: 01/09/2026

Respondent: Vita Group

Agent: Asteer Planning

VITA supports developing a comprehensive and up-to-date evidence base for the Local Plan but recommends additional assessments. They consider an updated Green Belt Assessment necessary to inform the strategic review of Green Belt land and ensure site selection reflects current evidence and national policy. VITA also recommends an Open Space Assessment examining provision, quality, accessibility and deficiencies to inform protection and future requirements. Additionally, they seek an updated Landscape Character Assessment or Appraisal addressing current landscape character, sensitivity and capacity to accommodate development. They consider this evidence should be applied consistently when assessing potential development sites and determining the spatial strategy.

Comment

Representation ID: 6822

Received: 01/09/2026

Respondent: Vita Group

Agent: Asteer Planning

VITA considers the Local Plan an important opportunity to support housing delivery, improve affordability and promote economic prosperity over the next 20 years. They advocate a positive and balanced spatial strategy, with a strong focus on Key Service Centres such as Wilmslow. VITA argues that distributing growth across sustainable settlements would support community vitality, infrastructure investment and local spending. The location of development should also reflect employment patterns, access to jobs and services, housing demand and where people are likely to live. They consider this would better align future housing with existing communities and Cheshire East’s wider economic needs and welcome continued engagement with the Council.