Local plan scoping consultation

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To whom it may concern
My response to the local plan scoping consultation

I am most concerned about the prospect of a minimum of 10,000 houses being built in the Adlington area- houses potentially placed in areas such as what is supposed to be Poynton 'relief road'!
The traditional family farm where I grew up in Adlington is threatened by the obliteration of our treasured green belt that has enabled productive farmland to flourish for generations. I fear for the next generation if land is sacrificed for development -meaning that our farm is no longer a viable unit! Urban sprawl blocks wildlife corridors- another threat to the natural environment.

If these plans are passed, it will cause disruption in the habitat of many rare species- little ringed plover, skylark, tree sparrows, ringed plover, yellow wagtail, oyster catchers, lapwings, barn and tawny owls and many more. - Refer to surveys from Cheshire Wildlife Trust and Campaign to Protect Rural England.

Numerous areas in this district are well known as being liable to flooding. Besides flooding, at the other extreme, water shortage in times of drought is also now prevalent. Building thousands more houses is not sustainable in these areas-this is contrary to the government's own policy of sustainability and viability.

Sewage management will be a serious problem without the necessary water treatment plants.

Traffic gridlock is inevitable around towns and villages, causing havoc to commuters and locals alike. The infrastructure- roads, rail, hospitals, buses, schools, GPs. social welfare, fire service, police- is struggling at present and with increased population will prove to be totally inadequate.

Who is going to be responsible and pay for these vital services?

Is the government mandate to increase housebuilding in Cheshire East even in proportion, practical or sustainable? Are there enough sites already unused and just waiting to be developed without adding more to the scoping plan?

As a resident of the area, I trust that local government bodies will look after our future- not only supplying the housing and infrastructure as required, but also safeguarding food production- preparing for the eventuality of food scarcity and securing resilience to climate change.

It is unfortunate that many of us in the area appear to be losing faith and trust in our political representatives. Villages and towns here have their own particular identity with church, pubs, local history etc forming part of each community and we hope this will be protected in the future.

Kind regards,

Christine Suter,
Churchwarden, Rushton Spencer