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Identifying and assessing sites
Representation Summary:
The respondent strongly objects to the inclusion of 291.03 hectares of land around Ashley in the Local Plan and SHELAA. They argue the site lies within highly protected wash-over Green Belt and plays a critical role in preventing urban sprawl and settlement coalescence between Greater Manchester and Cheshire. Concerns include the unsustainable location, limited public transport, inadequate rail services, constrained road infrastructure, flood risk, and insufficient utility capacity. The land comprises high-quality agricultural land and development could harm important landscapes, nature reserves, wildlife corridors, heritage assets, and listed buildings. The respondent requests the site be deemed unsuitable and undeliverable.
Full text:
I am writing to formally object to the inclusion of the 291.03-hectare land submission around
Ashley (12 adjoining sites totalling 291.03 hectares) in the Cheshire East Local Plan / SHELAA.
1. Conflict with Green Belt Policy (North Cheshire Green Belt & 'Wash-Over' Status):
• Wash-Over Green Belt: The parish of Ashley is designated as "wash-over" Green Belt—
the most protective form of rural Green Belt classification.
• Regional Strategic Buffer: Established in the 1950s specifically to prevent urban sprawl,
Ashley forms the crucial narrow green buffer separating South Manchester and Trafford
(Hale, Hale Barns, Altrincham) from villages and towns in Cheshire East (Mobberley,
Knutsford).
• Failure of the National "Grey Belt" Test: Under national policy, Green Belt land can only
be considered for release if it meets the definition of "Grey Belt" (previously developed
brownfield land or land that makes a negligible contribution to Green Belt purposes).
Open, working farmland across Ashley fails this test.
• Direct Conflict with Core Green Belt Purposes (NPPF):
o Purpose A (Check Unrestricted Sprawl): Serves as the primary barrier preventing the
Manchester conurbation from expanding southwards.
o Purpose B (Prevent Towns Merging): Building across these 291.03 hectares would
physically merge Greater Manchester settlements with Cheshire villages and
towns.
o Purpose C (Safeguard the Countryside): Protects active, open agricultural land from
suburban encroachment. Protecting this land aligns with national policy to
preserve prime agricultural resources.
2. Sustainable Settlement Hierarchy: Ashley is a small, rural parish with very little public
transport, primary infrastructure, medical facilities, or local employment. Allocating large-scale
development here violates sustainable development principles, which require growth to be
focused on Tier 1 and Tier 2 urban centres.
3. Highways & Safety: The surrounding rural road network, constrained by narrow railway
bridges and single-lane pinch points, cannot safely accommodate thousands of additional vehicle
movements toward the A538 and M56.
4. Inadequate Rail Connections: Ashley train station lacks the service capacity needed for
sustainable transit. It operates on a maximum frequency of just one train per hour in each
direction. Furthermore, with the planned new station at Cheadle progressing (it has planning
permission and is fully funded), prospective service reallocations would reduce Ashley’s service
frequency to a single train every two hours, rendering rail commuting unfeasible for new
residents. In March 2026 Keir Mather MP, parliamentary under-secretary of state in the
Department for Transport, stated, in Parliament, "The Rail North partnership board is the
decision-making board for service considerations for Northern Trains Ltd and TransPennine
trains, and is one part of the process that needs to take place to enable the service change. It is
now evident that service change, including reducing the frequency of services that stop at Ashley
and Plumley, is the only way that an hourly stop at a new station at Cheadle could be
accommodated.”
5. The land falls directly within flight path operational noise contours and bird-strike hazard
safety zones, making high-density housing unsuitable.
6. Drainage & Utilities: The area lacks deep sewer, grid, and surface water drainage capacity,
presenting high surface-water flood risks to the River Bollin catchment.
7. Loss of High-Grade Agricultural Land (BMV): Independent soil surveys (including HS2 Phase
2b data) confirm the land contains Grade 2 and Subgrade 3a Best and Most Versatile (BMV)
agricultural land, which national policy protects for food security.8. Environmental Heritage Harm: Development would cause irreparable harm to the Bollin
Valley and Parklands LLD, Rostherne/Tatton Park LLD, Cotterill Clough Nature Reserve,
ancient woodlands, protected species corridors, and the setting of 19 Grade II listed buildings
(including Ashley Hall).
I request that Cheshire East Council formally classify this 291.03-hectare area (12 adjoining sites
totalling 291.93 hectares) as unsuitable and undeliverable in the SHELAA assessment.
Local plan scoping consultation
Representation Summary:
The respondent objects to the potential development of land in Ashley, arguing it conflicts with Green Belt policy and national planning objectives. Ashley is designated as wash-over Green Belt, providing a vital strategic buffer between Greater Manchester and Cheshire settlements. The land is described as open, working farmland that does not meet the criteria for Grey Belt release. Development would undermine key Green Belt purposes by encouraging urban sprawl, reducing separation between towns and villages, and encroaching on the countryside. The respondent contends that the site safeguards valuable agricultural land and rural character, and should remain protected from development in accordance with national planning policy.
Full text:
I am writing to formally object to the inclusion of the 291.03-hectare land submission around
Ashley (12 adjoining sites totalling 291.03 hectares) in the Cheshire East Local Plan / SHELAA.
1. Conflict with Green Belt Policy (North Cheshire Green Belt & 'Wash-Over' Status):
• Wash-Over Green Belt: The parish of Ashley is designated as "wash-over" Green Belt—
the most protective form of rural Green Belt classification.
• Regional Strategic Buffer: Established in the 1950s specifically to prevent urban sprawl,
Ashley forms the crucial narrow green buffer separating South Manchester and Trafford
(Hale, Hale Barns, Altrincham) from villages and towns in Cheshire East (Mobberley,
Knutsford).
• Failure of the National "Grey Belt" Test: Under national policy, Green Belt land can only
be considered for release if it meets the definition of "Grey Belt" (previously developed
brownfield land or land that makes a negligible contribution to Green Belt purposes).
Open, working farmland across Ashley fails this test.
• Direct Conflict with Core Green Belt Purposes (NPPF):
o Purpose A (Check Unrestricted Sprawl): Serves as the primary barrier preventing the
Manchester conurbation from expanding southwards.
o Purpose B (Prevent Towns Merging): Building across these 291.03 hectares would
physically merge Greater Manchester settlements with Cheshire villages and
towns.
o Purpose C (Safeguard the Countryside): Protects active, open agricultural land from
suburban encroachment. Protecting this land aligns with national policy to
preserve prime agricultural resources.
2. Sustainable Settlement Hierarchy: Ashley is a small, rural parish with very little public
transport, primary infrastructure, medical facilities, or local employment. Allocating large-scale
development here violates sustainable development principles, which require growth to be
focused on Tier 1 and Tier 2 urban centres.
3. Highways & Safety: The surrounding rural road network, constrained by narrow railway
bridges and single-lane pinch points, cannot safely accommodate thousands of additional vehicle
movements toward the A538 and M56.
4. Inadequate Rail Connections: Ashley train station lacks the service capacity needed for
sustainable transit. It operates on a maximum frequency of just one train per hour in each
direction. Furthermore, with the planned new station at Cheadle progressing (it has planning
permission and is fully funded), prospective service reallocations would reduce Ashley’s service
frequency to a single train every two hours, rendering rail commuting unfeasible for new
residents. In March 2026 Keir Mather MP, parliamentary under-secretary of state in the
Department for Transport, stated, in Parliament, "The Rail North partnership board is the
decision-making board for service considerations for Northern Trains Ltd and TransPennine
trains, and is one part of the process that needs to take place to enable the service change. It is
now evident that service change, including reducing the frequency of services that stop at Ashley
and Plumley, is the only way that an hourly stop at a new station at Cheadle could be
accommodated.”
5. The land falls directly within flight path operational noise contours and bird-strike hazard
safety zones, making high-density housing unsuitable.
6. Drainage & Utilities: The area lacks deep sewer, grid, and surface water drainage capacity,
presenting high surface-water flood risks to the River Bollin catchment.
7. Loss of High-Grade Agricultural Land (BMV): Independent soil surveys (including HS2 Phase
2b data) confirm the land contains Grade 2 and Subgrade 3a Best and Most Versatile (BMV)
agricultural land, which national policy protects for food security.8. Environmental Heritage Harm: Development would cause irreparable harm to the Bollin
Valley and Parklands LLD, Rostherne/Tatton Park LLD, Cotterill Clough Nature Reserve,
ancient woodlands, protected species corridors, and the setting of 19 Grade II listed buildings
(including Ashley Hall).
I request that Cheshire East Council formally classify this 291.03-hectare area (12 adjoining sites
totalling 291.93 hectares) as unsuitable and undeliverable in the SHELAA assessment.
Local plan scoping consultation
Representation Summary:
Sustainable Settlement Hierarchy: Ashley is a small, rural parish with very little public
transport, primary infrastructure, medical facilities, or local employment. Allocating large-scale
development here violates sustainable development principles, which require growth to be
focused on Tier 1 and Tier 2 urban centres.
Full text:
I am writing to formally object to the inclusion of the 291.03-hectare land submission around
Ashley (12 adjoining sites totalling 291.03 hectares) in the Cheshire East Local Plan / SHELAA.
1. Conflict with Green Belt Policy (North Cheshire Green Belt & 'Wash-Over' Status):
• Wash-Over Green Belt: The parish of Ashley is designated as "wash-over" Green Belt—
the most protective form of rural Green Belt classification.
• Regional Strategic Buffer: Established in the 1950s specifically to prevent urban sprawl,
Ashley forms the crucial narrow green buffer separating South Manchester and Trafford
(Hale, Hale Barns, Altrincham) from villages and towns in Cheshire East (Mobberley,
Knutsford).
• Failure of the National "Grey Belt" Test: Under national policy, Green Belt land can only
be considered for release if it meets the definition of "Grey Belt" (previously developed
brownfield land or land that makes a negligible contribution to Green Belt purposes).
Open, working farmland across Ashley fails this test.
• Direct Conflict with Core Green Belt Purposes (NPPF):
o Purpose A (Check Unrestricted Sprawl): Serves as the primary barrier preventing the
Manchester conurbation from expanding southwards.
o Purpose B (Prevent Towns Merging): Building across these 291.03 hectares would
physically merge Greater Manchester settlements with Cheshire villages and
towns.
o Purpose C (Safeguard the Countryside): Protects active, open agricultural land from
suburban encroachment. Protecting this land aligns with national policy to
preserve prime agricultural resources.
2. Sustainable Settlement Hierarchy: Ashley is a small, rural parish with very little public
transport, primary infrastructure, medical facilities, or local employment. Allocating large-scale
development here violates sustainable development principles, which require growth to be
focused on Tier 1 and Tier 2 urban centres.
3. Highways & Safety: The surrounding rural road network, constrained by narrow railway
bridges and single-lane pinch points, cannot safely accommodate thousands of additional vehicle
movements toward the A538 and M56.
4. Inadequate Rail Connections: Ashley train station lacks the service capacity needed for
sustainable transit. It operates on a maximum frequency of just one train per hour in each
direction. Furthermore, with the planned new station at Cheadle progressing (it has planning
permission and is fully funded), prospective service reallocations would reduce Ashley’s service
frequency to a single train every two hours, rendering rail commuting unfeasible for new
residents. In March 2026 Keir Mather MP, parliamentary under-secretary of state in the
Department for Transport, stated, in Parliament, "The Rail North partnership board is the
decision-making board for service considerations for Northern Trains Ltd and TransPennine
trains, and is one part of the process that needs to take place to enable the service change. It is
now evident that service change, including reducing the frequency of services that stop at Ashley
and Plumley, is the only way that an hourly stop at a new station at Cheadle could be
accommodated.”
5. The land falls directly within flight path operational noise contours and bird-strike hazard
safety zones, making high-density housing unsuitable.
6. Drainage & Utilities: The area lacks deep sewer, grid, and surface water drainage capacity,
presenting high surface-water flood risks to the River Bollin catchment.
7. Loss of High-Grade Agricultural Land (BMV): Independent soil surveys (including HS2 Phase
2b data) confirm the land contains Grade 2 and Subgrade 3a Best and Most Versatile (BMV)
agricultural land, which national policy protects for food security.8. Environmental Heritage Harm: Development would cause irreparable harm to the Bollin
Valley and Parklands LLD, Rostherne/Tatton Park LLD, Cotterill Clough Nature Reserve,
ancient woodlands, protected species corridors, and the setting of 19 Grade II listed buildings
(including Ashley Hall).
I request that Cheshire East Council formally classify this 291.03-hectare area (12 adjoining sites
totalling 291.93 hectares) as unsuitable and undeliverable in the SHELAA assessment.
Local plan scoping consultation
Transport and infrastructure
Representation Summary:
The respondent argues that local transport infrastructure cannot support significant new development. Rural roads are constrained by narrow railway bridges, single-lane sections, and existing capacity issues, making them unsuitable for substantial increases in traffic and raising highway safety concerns. They also contend that Ashley railway station provides inadequate public transport, with only hourly services currently available. Planned rail service changes linked to the new Cheadle station could reduce Ashley’s frequency to one train every two hours, further limiting sustainable travel options. As a result, future residents would likely become more dependent on private cars, increasing traffic pressures on the local road network.
Full text:
I am writing to formally object to the inclusion of the 291.03-hectare land submission around
Ashley (12 adjoining sites totalling 291.03 hectares) in the Cheshire East Local Plan / SHELAA.
1. Conflict with Green Belt Policy (North Cheshire Green Belt & 'Wash-Over' Status):
• Wash-Over Green Belt: The parish of Ashley is designated as "wash-over" Green Belt—
the most protective form of rural Green Belt classification.
• Regional Strategic Buffer: Established in the 1950s specifically to prevent urban sprawl,
Ashley forms the crucial narrow green buffer separating South Manchester and Trafford
(Hale, Hale Barns, Altrincham) from villages and towns in Cheshire East (Mobberley,
Knutsford).
• Failure of the National "Grey Belt" Test: Under national policy, Green Belt land can only
be considered for release if it meets the definition of "Grey Belt" (previously developed
brownfield land or land that makes a negligible contribution to Green Belt purposes).
Open, working farmland across Ashley fails this test.
• Direct Conflict with Core Green Belt Purposes (NPPF):
o Purpose A (Check Unrestricted Sprawl): Serves as the primary barrier preventing the
Manchester conurbation from expanding southwards.
o Purpose B (Prevent Towns Merging): Building across these 291.03 hectares would
physically merge Greater Manchester settlements with Cheshire villages and
towns.
o Purpose C (Safeguard the Countryside): Protects active, open agricultural land from
suburban encroachment. Protecting this land aligns with national policy to
preserve prime agricultural resources.
2. Sustainable Settlement Hierarchy: Ashley is a small, rural parish with very little public
transport, primary infrastructure, medical facilities, or local employment. Allocating large-scale
development here violates sustainable development principles, which require growth to be
focused on Tier 1 and Tier 2 urban centres.
3. Highways & Safety: The surrounding rural road network, constrained by narrow railway
bridges and single-lane pinch points, cannot safely accommodate thousands of additional vehicle
movements toward the A538 and M56.
4. Inadequate Rail Connections: Ashley train station lacks the service capacity needed for
sustainable transit. It operates on a maximum frequency of just one train per hour in each
direction. Furthermore, with the planned new station at Cheadle progressing (it has planning
permission and is fully funded), prospective service reallocations would reduce Ashley’s service
frequency to a single train every two hours, rendering rail commuting unfeasible for new
residents. In March 2026 Keir Mather MP, parliamentary under-secretary of state in the
Department for Transport, stated, in Parliament, "The Rail North partnership board is the
decision-making board for service considerations for Northern Trains Ltd and TransPennine
trains, and is one part of the process that needs to take place to enable the service change. It is
now evident that service change, including reducing the frequency of services that stop at Ashley
and Plumley, is the only way that an hourly stop at a new station at Cheadle could be
accommodated.”
5. The land falls directly within flight path operational noise contours and bird-strike hazard
safety zones, making high-density housing unsuitable.
6. Drainage & Utilities: The area lacks deep sewer, grid, and surface water drainage capacity,
presenting high surface-water flood risks to the River Bollin catchment.
7. Loss of High-Grade Agricultural Land (BMV): Independent soil surveys (including HS2 Phase
2b data) confirm the land contains Grade 2 and Subgrade 3a Best and Most Versatile (BMV)
agricultural land, which national policy protects for food security.8. Environmental Heritage Harm: Development would cause irreparable harm to the Bollin
Valley and Parklands LLD, Rostherne/Tatton Park LLD, Cotterill Clough Nature Reserve,
ancient woodlands, protected species corridors, and the setting of 19 Grade II listed buildings
(including Ashley Hall).
I request that Cheshire East Council formally classify this 291.03-hectare area (12 adjoining sites
totalling 291.93 hectares) as unsuitable and undeliverable in the SHELAA assessment.
Local plan scoping consultation
Representation Summary:
The respondent argues that the area lacks adequate sewerage, drainage, and utility infrastructure, creating concerns about surface water flooding within the River Bollin catchment. They highlight that the land comprises Grade 2 and Subgrade 3a Best and Most Versatile agricultural land, which is important for food security and protected by national policy. Concerns are also raised about significant environmental and heritage impacts, including potential harm to the Bollin Valley and Parklands, Rostherne/Tatton Park landscapes, Cotterill Clough Nature Reserve, ancient woodlands, protected wildlife corridors, and the setting of 19 Grade II listed buildings, including Ashley Hall.
Full text:
I am writing to formally object to the inclusion of the 291.03-hectare land submission around
Ashley (12 adjoining sites totalling 291.03 hectares) in the Cheshire East Local Plan / SHELAA.
1. Conflict with Green Belt Policy (North Cheshire Green Belt & 'Wash-Over' Status):
• Wash-Over Green Belt: The parish of Ashley is designated as "wash-over" Green Belt—
the most protective form of rural Green Belt classification.
• Regional Strategic Buffer: Established in the 1950s specifically to prevent urban sprawl,
Ashley forms the crucial narrow green buffer separating South Manchester and Trafford
(Hale, Hale Barns, Altrincham) from villages and towns in Cheshire East (Mobberley,
Knutsford).
• Failure of the National "Grey Belt" Test: Under national policy, Green Belt land can only
be considered for release if it meets the definition of "Grey Belt" (previously developed
brownfield land or land that makes a negligible contribution to Green Belt purposes).
Open, working farmland across Ashley fails this test.
• Direct Conflict with Core Green Belt Purposes (NPPF):
o Purpose A (Check Unrestricted Sprawl): Serves as the primary barrier preventing the
Manchester conurbation from expanding southwards.
o Purpose B (Prevent Towns Merging): Building across these 291.03 hectares would
physically merge Greater Manchester settlements with Cheshire villages and
towns.
o Purpose C (Safeguard the Countryside): Protects active, open agricultural land from
suburban encroachment. Protecting this land aligns with national policy to
preserve prime agricultural resources.
2. Sustainable Settlement Hierarchy: Ashley is a small, rural parish with very little public
transport, primary infrastructure, medical facilities, or local employment. Allocating large-scale
development here violates sustainable development principles, which require growth to be
focused on Tier 1 and Tier 2 urban centres.
3. Highways & Safety: The surrounding rural road network, constrained by narrow railway
bridges and single-lane pinch points, cannot safely accommodate thousands of additional vehicle
movements toward the A538 and M56.
4. Inadequate Rail Connections: Ashley train station lacks the service capacity needed for
sustainable transit. It operates on a maximum frequency of just one train per hour in each
direction. Furthermore, with the planned new station at Cheadle progressing (it has planning
permission and is fully funded), prospective service reallocations would reduce Ashley’s service
frequency to a single train every two hours, rendering rail commuting unfeasible for new
residents. In March 2026 Keir Mather MP, parliamentary under-secretary of state in the
Department for Transport, stated, in Parliament, "The Rail North partnership board is the
decision-making board for service considerations for Northern Trains Ltd and TransPennine
trains, and is one part of the process that needs to take place to enable the service change. It is
now evident that service change, including reducing the frequency of services that stop at Ashley
and Plumley, is the only way that an hourly stop at a new station at Cheadle could be
accommodated.”
5. The land falls directly within flight path operational noise contours and bird-strike hazard
safety zones, making high-density housing unsuitable.
6. Drainage & Utilities: The area lacks deep sewer, grid, and surface water drainage capacity,
presenting high surface-water flood risks to the River Bollin catchment.
7. Loss of High-Grade Agricultural Land (BMV): Independent soil surveys (including HS2 Phase
2b data) confirm the land contains Grade 2 and Subgrade 3a Best and Most Versatile (BMV)
agricultural land, which national policy protects for food security.8. Environmental Heritage Harm: Development would cause irreparable harm to the Bollin
Valley and Parklands LLD, Rostherne/Tatton Park LLD, Cotterill Clough Nature Reserve,
ancient woodlands, protected species corridors, and the setting of 19 Grade II listed buildings
(including Ashley Hall).
I request that Cheshire East Council formally classify this 291.03-hectare area (12 adjoining sites
totalling 291.93 hectares) as unsuitable and undeliverable in the SHELAA assessment.
Local plan scoping consultation
Representation Summary:
The respondent argues that the area lacks adequate sewerage, drainage, and utility infrastructure, creating concerns about surface water flooding within the River Bollin catchment. They highlight that the land comprises Grade 2 and Subgrade 3a Best and Most Versatile agricultural land, which is important for food security and protected by national policy. Concerns are also raised about significant environmental and heritage impacts, including potential harm to the Bollin Valley and Parklands, Rostherne/Tatton Park landscapes, Cotterill Clough Nature Reserve, ancient woodlands, protected wildlife corridors, and the setting of 19 Grade II listed buildings, including Ashley Hall.
Full text:
I am writing to formally object to the inclusion of the 291.03-hectare land submission around
Ashley (12 adjoining sites totalling 291.03 hectares) in the Cheshire East Local Plan / SHELAA.
1. Conflict with Green Belt Policy (North Cheshire Green Belt & 'Wash-Over' Status):
• Wash-Over Green Belt: The parish of Ashley is designated as "wash-over" Green Belt—
the most protective form of rural Green Belt classification.
• Regional Strategic Buffer: Established in the 1950s specifically to prevent urban sprawl,
Ashley forms the crucial narrow green buffer separating South Manchester and Trafford
(Hale, Hale Barns, Altrincham) from villages and towns in Cheshire East (Mobberley,
Knutsford).
• Failure of the National "Grey Belt" Test: Under national policy, Green Belt land can only
be considered for release if it meets the definition of "Grey Belt" (previously developed
brownfield land or land that makes a negligible contribution to Green Belt purposes).
Open, working farmland across Ashley fails this test.
• Direct Conflict with Core Green Belt Purposes (NPPF):
o Purpose A (Check Unrestricted Sprawl): Serves as the primary barrier preventing the
Manchester conurbation from expanding southwards.
o Purpose B (Prevent Towns Merging): Building across these 291.03 hectares would
physically merge Greater Manchester settlements with Cheshire villages and
towns.
o Purpose C (Safeguard the Countryside): Protects active, open agricultural land from
suburban encroachment. Protecting this land aligns with national policy to
preserve prime agricultural resources.
2. Sustainable Settlement Hierarchy: Ashley is a small, rural parish with very little public
transport, primary infrastructure, medical facilities, or local employment. Allocating large-scale
development here violates sustainable development principles, which require growth to be
focused on Tier 1 and Tier 2 urban centres.
3. Highways & Safety: The surrounding rural road network, constrained by narrow railway
bridges and single-lane pinch points, cannot safely accommodate thousands of additional vehicle
movements toward the A538 and M56.
4. Inadequate Rail Connections: Ashley train station lacks the service capacity needed for
sustainable transit. It operates on a maximum frequency of just one train per hour in each
direction. Furthermore, with the planned new station at Cheadle progressing (it has planning
permission and is fully funded), prospective service reallocations would reduce Ashley’s service
frequency to a single train every two hours, rendering rail commuting unfeasible for new
residents. In March 2026 Keir Mather MP, parliamentary under-secretary of state in the
Department for Transport, stated, in Parliament, "The Rail North partnership board is the
decision-making board for service considerations for Northern Trains Ltd and TransPennine
trains, and is one part of the process that needs to take place to enable the service change. It is
now evident that service change, including reducing the frequency of services that stop at Ashley
and Plumley, is the only way that an hourly stop at a new station at Cheadle could be
accommodated.”
5. The land falls directly within flight path operational noise contours and bird-strike hazard
safety zones, making high-density housing unsuitable.
6. Drainage & Utilities: The area lacks deep sewer, grid, and surface water drainage capacity,
presenting high surface-water flood risks to the River Bollin catchment.
7. Loss of High-Grade Agricultural Land (BMV): Independent soil surveys (including HS2 Phase
2b data) confirm the land contains Grade 2 and Subgrade 3a Best and Most Versatile (BMV)
agricultural land, which national policy protects for food security.8. Environmental Heritage Harm: Development would cause irreparable harm to the Bollin
Valley and Parklands LLD, Rostherne/Tatton Park LLD, Cotterill Clough Nature Reserve,
ancient woodlands, protected species corridors, and the setting of 19 Grade II listed buildings
(including Ashley Hall).
I request that Cheshire East Council formally classify this 291.03-hectare area (12 adjoining sites
totalling 291.93 hectares) as unsuitable and undeliverable in the SHELAA assessment.
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