Local plan scoping consultation

Three areas that I have a concern about having seen the map of potential sites offered are
1. That maintenance of clear separation between existing settlements, eg Prestbury and Macclesfield, is maintained in any local plan in line with the National planning framework. The green fields
that separate the village from the town have local historical importance - for example, the land adjoining Upton Hall was at one time the site of first Prestbury Golf course before returning to grazing land. It is also home to some significant large trees as well as the habitat that is Upton Wood. There are also designated footpaths (rights of way) across that land.
2. That infrastructure to support any proposed increases in population within this area of Macclesfield - for example , school places, GP capacity and access to local amenities- is put in place ahead of further housing development
3. That due consideration is given to the impact of further housing development in the Prestbury Road area of Macclesfield on road condition and road safety is given and thorough impact assessments conducted having seen the impact of existing brownfield development in the area from the former King’s School site on traffic flow along Prestbury Road and adjoining roads at peak times and experienced the deterioration of road surfaces on the narrow lanes between Macclesfield, Prestbury and Alderley Edge. The recurring pot holes are not only damaging to vehicles but dangerous as drivers move out into the path potentially of oncoming traffic to avoid them.

I’d like to request that Cheshire East address my specific concerns in their response to this initial consultation

Three areas that I have a concern about having seen the map of potential sites offered are
1. That maintenance of clear separation between existing settlements, eg Prestbury and Macclesfield, is maintained in any local plan in line with the National planning framework. The green fields
that separate the village from the town have local historical importance - for example, the land adjoining Upton Hall was at one time the site of first Prestbury Golf course before returning to grazing land. It is also home to some significant large trees as well as the habitat that is Upton Wood. There are also designated footpaths (rights of way) across that land.
2. That infrastructure to support any proposed increases in population within this area of Macclesfield - for example , school places, GP capacity and access to local amenities- is put in place ahead of further housing development
3. That due consideration is given to the impact of further housing development in the Prestbury Road area of Macclesfield on road condition and road safety is given and thorough impact assessments conducted having seen the impact of existing brownfield development in the area from the former King’s School site on traffic flow along Prestbury Road and adjoining roads at peak times and experienced the deterioration of road surfaces on the narrow lanes between Macclesfield, Prestbury and Alderley Edge. The recurring pot holes are not only damaging to vehicles but dangerous as drivers move out into the path potentially of oncoming traffic to avoid them.

I’d like to request that Cheshire East address my specific concerns in their response to this initial consultation