Local plan scoping consultation

Comment

Representation ID: 4614

Received: 01/09/2026

Respondent: Ms Jan Walsh

I object to further housing development in and around Haslington. The village has already experienced substantial growth, including significant development since 2021. All existing, approved and proposed developments must be assessed cumulatively. Before allocating further housing, Cheshire East Council should demonstrate adequate capacity in local schools, GP and NHS dental services, roads, drainage and sewage infrastructure. Traffic assessments must reflect real conditions on Crewe Road and Crewe Green Roundabout. New development should not increase flood risk and must protect green spaces, wildlife and countryside. Suitable brownfield land should be prioritised, with infrastructure provided alongside, rather than after, further housing growth.

Comment

Representation ID: 4652

Received: 01/09/2026

Respondent: Ms Jan Walsh

I propose that areas of Cheshire East are defined as Green Belt areas.
Green Belt areas of north Cheshire were allocated years ago in order to prevent urban sprawl from Greater Manchester, and this did not allow for developments in Cheshire East's principle towns or villages.
This would give much greater protection to the expansion and encroachment the development of the larger towns are having into the village areas and countryside, equalising the protection that North Cheshire enjoys - without this, we are reliant on the efficacy of the 'Green Gap Strategy' which is not included in the National Policy.

Comment

Representation ID: 4658

Received: 01/09/2026

Respondent: Ms Jan Walsh

Following my proposal of a revision of the Green Belt for Cheshire East, if this is not undertaken, then this strategy must be adopted with proposal on what areas are to be allocated to this categorisation and agreed with the local parish communities.
Cheshire East has an obligation to ensure that this policy has teeth as it is not part of the national policy, and without this, it will further the impotency of the council to protect the land, culture and development for its current residents and future ones.