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Local plan scoping consultation
Identifying and assessing sites
Respondent: Trafford Metropolitan Borough Council
Representation Summary:
Trafford Council welcomes the Cheshire East Local Plan Scoping Consultation and notes its ongoing cooperation with Cheshire East through the preparation of the Trafford Local Plan. It highlights that Trafford’s emerging spatial strategy focuses growth on brownfield and underused land in the north of the borough, with no new allocations near the Cheshire East boundary and no further Green Belt releases beyond those already approved through Places for Everyone. Trafford supports the development of a spatial strategy and site assessment methodology but notes concerns regarding large site submissions near Ashley. It emphasises the need to consider Green Belt impacts, landscape character, heritage assets, nature conservation sites, transport infrastructure and cross-boundary walking, cycling and highway connections, and requests continued engagement as Cheshire East’s Local Plan progresses.
Full text:
Trafford Council welcomes the opportunity to comment on the Cheshire East Local Plan
Scoping Consultation. Trafford Council has engaged with Cheshire East Council during the
preparation of the Trafford Local Plan, which is currently undergoing Regulation 19
consultation from 6 August 2026 to 18 September 2026.
The Trafford Local Plan Publication Version (July 2026) spatial strategy focuses a significant
proportion of new residential development in the North of the borough, where there is the most
amount of underused and brownfield land in areas well served by public transport. The
Publication Version Local Plan does not allocate any sites for development close to the
Trafford border with Cheshire East.
In addition to this, the Trafford Local Plan does not propose any amendments to the Green
Belt. Some amendments to the Green Belt boundary were recently made through the Places
for Everyone (PfE) joint development plan in relation to the strategic allocations at New
Carrington (JPA30) and Davenport Green (Timperley Wedge) (JPA3.2). Masterplan work
remains ongoing in relation to the two PfE allocations to guide delivery of development,
alongside the required infrastructure.
Trafford Council welcomes the production of a spatial strategy for the Cheshire East Local
Plan (paragraphs 5.24-5.26) and the preparation of a land availability assessment
methodology and initial site assessments (paragraph 5.10).
It is noted that a number of large sites have been submitted close to the Trafford / Chesire
East boundary near Ashley. Trafford Council notes that these are Call for Site submissions
which will be subject to further assessment as part of the preparation of the Local Plan and
we would therefore welcome further engagement on this process.
Impact on the Green Belt to the south of Trafford will be an important consideration in the site
assessments. It should also be noted that the southern areas of Trafford are covered by
several landscape character areas set out in Policy NE8: Landscape Character Areas of the
Publication Version Local Plan.
Other considerations for site assessment may include proximity to Nature Conservation Sites,
Conservation Areas, and the Scheduled Monument (Watch Hill Motte and Bailey Castle) within
Trafford. Impact on Dunham Massey (Registered Park and Garden under Local Plan Policy
BE3) should also be considered.
Impact on the strategic road network (SRN) and local highway network may also be a key
consideration as the Cheshire East Local Plan develops. The A56 forms a key part of the local
highway network running north-south through Trafford from Manchester, connecting to the
A556 and the M56 at Junction 8. Policy TM3: The Highway Network of the Publication Version
Local Plan seeks to enhance the A56 as a multi-modal corridor.
Local Plan Policy TM1S: Walking, Wheeling and Cycling in Trafford South includes a range of
measures relevant to the boundary with Cheshire East, including protection and improvement
of the TransPennine Trail and Bollin Valley Way; widened pavements and additional
pedestrian crossings on the Dunham Road section of the A56; and new and/or improved
pedestrian crossings and cycle facilities on Hale Road and Ashley Road. Should Cheshire
East consider taking forward any development proposals in the Ashley area we would be
grateful for early discussion on the matter.
Trafford Council welcomes future engagement with Cheshire East Council on the emerging
Cheshire East Local Plan as it develops.
Local plan scoping consultation
Identifying and assessing sites
Respondent: Trafford Metropolitan Borough Council
Representation Summary:
Trafford Council welcomes Cheshire East’s Local Plan review and supports the preparation of a new spatial strategy, land availability methodology and site assessments. Trafford notes that its own emerging Local Plan focuses growth on brownfield and well-connected sites, proposes no further Green Belt release, and allocates no sites near the Cheshire East boundary. The Council highlights the need to carefully assess any proposals near Ashley, particularly regarding Green Belt impacts, landscape character, nature conservation sites, heritage assets and Dunham Massey. It also emphasises consideration of impacts on the strategic and local highway network, walking and cycling infrastructure, and seeks continued cross-boundary engagement throughout plan preparation.
Full text:
Trafford Council Response to the Cheshire East Local Plan Scoping Consultation –
August 2026
Trafford Council welcomes the opportunity to comment on the Cheshire East Local Plan
Scoping Consultation. Trafford Council has engaged with Cheshire East Council during the
preparation of the Trafford Local Plan, which is currently undergoing Regulation 19
consultation from 6 August 2026 to 18 September 2026.
The Trafford Local Plan Publication Version (July 2026) spatial strategy focuses a significant
proportion of new residential development in the North of the borough, where there is the most
amount of underused and brownfield land in areas well served by public transport. The
Publication Version Local Plan does not allocate any sites for development close to the
Trafford border with Cheshire East.
In addition to this, the Trafford Local Plan does not propose any amendments to the Green
Belt. Some amendments to the Green Belt boundary were recently made through the Places
for Everyone (PfE) joint development plan in relation to the strategic allocations at New
Carrington (JPA30) and Davenport Green (Timperley Wedge) (JPA3.2). Masterplan work
remains ongoing in relation to the two PfE allocations to guide delivery of development,
alongside the required infrastructure.
Trafford Council welcomes the production of a spatial strategy for the Cheshire East Local
Plan (paragraphs 5.24-5.26) and the preparation of a land availability assessment
methodology and initial site assessments (paragraph 5.10).
It is noted that a number of large sites have been submitted close to the Trafford / Chesire
East boundary near Ashley. Trafford Council notes that these are Call for Site submissions
which will be subject to further assessment as part of the preparation of the Local Plan and
we would therefore welcome further engagement on this process.
Impact on the Green Belt to the south of Trafford will be an important consideration in the site
assessments. It should also be noted that the southern areas of Trafford are covered by
several landscape character areas set out in Policy NE8: Landscape Character Areas of the
Publication Version Local Plan.
Strategic Planning Team
Cheshire East Council
Delamere House
Delamere Street
Crewe
CW1 2LL
localplan@cheshireeast.gov.uk
Caroline Wright
Strategic Planning and Growth Manager
Trafford Council
1st Floor, Trafford Town Hall, Talbot Road
Stretford, Manchester M32 0TH
www.trafford.gov.uk
28 August 2026
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Other considerations for site assessment may include proximity to Nature Conservation Sites,
Conservation Areas, and the Scheduled Monument (Watch Hill Motte and Bailey Castle) within
Trafford. Impact on Dunham Massey (Registered Park and Garden under Local Plan Policy
BE3) should also be considered.
Impact on the strategic road network (SRN) and local highway network may also be a key
consideration as the Cheshire East Local Plan develops. The A56 forms a key part of the local
highway network running north-south through Trafford from Manchester, connecting to the
A556 and the M56 at Junction 8. Policy TM3: The Highway Network of the Publication Version
Local Plan seeks to enhance the A56 as a multi-modal corridor.
Local Plan Policy TM1S: Walking, Wheeling and Cycling in Trafford South includes a range of
measures relevant to the boundary with Cheshire East, including protection and improvement
of the TransPennine Trail and Bollin Valley Way; widened pavements and additional
pedestrian crossings on the Dunham Road section of the A56; and new and/or improved
pedestrian crossings and cycle facilities on Hale Road and Ashley Road. Should Cheshire
East consider taking forward any development proposals in the Ashley area we would be
grateful for early discussion on the matter.
Trafford Council welcomes future engagement with Cheshire East Council on the emerging
Cheshire East Local Plan as it develops.
Local plan scoping consultation
Respondent: Trafford Metropolitan Borough Council
Representation Summary:
Trafford Council welcomes Cheshire East’s Local Plan review and supports the preparation of a new spatial strategy, land availability methodology and site assessments. Trafford notes that its own emerging Local Plan focuses growth on brownfield and well-connected sites, proposes no further Green Belt release, and allocates no sites near the Cheshire East boundary. The Council highlights the need to carefully assess any proposals near Ashley, particularly regarding Green Belt impacts, landscape character, nature conservation sites, heritage assets and Dunham Massey. It also emphasises consideration of impacts on the strategic and local highway network, walking and cycling infrastructure, and seeks continued cross-boundary engagement throughout plan preparation.
Full text:
Trafford Council Response to the Cheshire East Local Plan Scoping Consultation –
August 2026
Trafford Council welcomes the opportunity to comment on the Cheshire East Local Plan
Scoping Consultation. Trafford Council has engaged with Cheshire East Council during the
preparation of the Trafford Local Plan, which is currently undergoing Regulation 19
consultation from 6 August 2026 to 18 September 2026.
The Trafford Local Plan Publication Version (July 2026) spatial strategy focuses a significant
proportion of new residential development in the North of the borough, where there is the most
amount of underused and brownfield land in areas well served by public transport. The
Publication Version Local Plan does not allocate any sites for development close to the
Trafford border with Cheshire East.
In addition to this, the Trafford Local Plan does not propose any amendments to the Green
Belt. Some amendments to the Green Belt boundary were recently made through the Places
for Everyone (PfE) joint development plan in relation to the strategic allocations at New
Carrington (JPA30) and Davenport Green (Timperley Wedge) (JPA3.2). Masterplan work
remains ongoing in relation to the two PfE allocations to guide delivery of development,
alongside the required infrastructure.
Trafford Council welcomes the production of a spatial strategy for the Cheshire East Local
Plan (paragraphs 5.24-5.26) and the preparation of a land availability assessment
methodology and initial site assessments (paragraph 5.10).
It is noted that a number of large sites have been submitted close to the Trafford / Chesire
East boundary near Ashley. Trafford Council notes that these are Call for Site submissions
which will be subject to further assessment as part of the preparation of the Local Plan and
we would therefore welcome further engagement on this process.
Impact on the Green Belt to the south of Trafford will be an important consideration in the site
assessments. It should also be noted that the southern areas of Trafford are covered by
several landscape character areas set out in Policy NE8: Landscape Character Areas of the
Publication Version Local Plan.
Strategic Planning Team
Cheshire East Council
Delamere House
Delamere Street
Crewe
CW1 2LL
localplan@cheshireeast.gov.uk
Caroline Wright
Strategic Planning and Growth Manager
Trafford Council
1st Floor, Trafford Town Hall, Talbot Road
Stretford, Manchester M32 0TH
www.trafford.gov.uk
28 August 2026
Page 2 of 2
Other considerations for site assessment may include proximity to Nature Conservation Sites,
Conservation Areas, and the Scheduled Monument (Watch Hill Motte and Bailey Castle) within
Trafford. Impact on Dunham Massey (Registered Park and Garden under Local Plan Policy
BE3) should also be considered.
Impact on the strategic road network (SRN) and local highway network may also be a key
consideration as the Cheshire East Local Plan develops. The A56 forms a key part of the local
highway network running north-south through Trafford from Manchester, connecting to the
A556 and the M56 at Junction 8. Policy TM3: The Highway Network of the Publication Version
Local Plan seeks to enhance the A56 as a multi-modal corridor.
Local Plan Policy TM1S: Walking, Wheeling and Cycling in Trafford South includes a range of
measures relevant to the boundary with Cheshire East, including protection and improvement
of the TransPennine Trail and Bollin Valley Way; widened pavements and additional
pedestrian crossings on the Dunham Road section of the A56; and new and/or improved
pedestrian crossings and cycle facilities on Hale Road and Ashley Road. Should Cheshire
East consider taking forward any development proposals in the Ashley area we would be
grateful for early discussion on the matter.
Trafford Council welcomes future engagement with Cheshire East Council on the emerging
Cheshire East Local Plan as it develops.
Local plan scoping consultation
Strategic environmental assessment
Respondent: Trafford Metropolitan Borough Council
Representation Summary:
Trafford Council welcomes Cheshire East’s Local Plan review and supports the preparation of a new spatial strategy, land availability methodology and site assessments. Trafford notes that its own emerging Local Plan focuses growth on brownfield and well-connected sites, proposes no further Green Belt release, and allocates no sites near the Cheshire East boundary. The Council highlights the need to carefully assess any proposals near Ashley, particularly regarding Green Belt impacts, landscape character, nature conservation sites, heritage assets and Dunham Massey. It also emphasises consideration of impacts on the strategic and local highway network, walking and cycling infrastructure, and seeks continued cross-boundary engagement throughout plan preparation.
Full text:
Trafford Council Response to the Cheshire East Local Plan Scoping Consultation –
August 2026
Trafford Council welcomes the opportunity to comment on the Cheshire East Local Plan
Scoping Consultation. Trafford Council has engaged with Cheshire East Council during the
preparation of the Trafford Local Plan, which is currently undergoing Regulation 19
consultation from 6 August 2026 to 18 September 2026.
The Trafford Local Plan Publication Version (July 2026) spatial strategy focuses a significant
proportion of new residential development in the North of the borough, where there is the most
amount of underused and brownfield land in areas well served by public transport. The
Publication Version Local Plan does not allocate any sites for development close to the
Trafford border with Cheshire East.
In addition to this, the Trafford Local Plan does not propose any amendments to the Green
Belt. Some amendments to the Green Belt boundary were recently made through the Places
for Everyone (PfE) joint development plan in relation to the strategic allocations at New
Carrington (JPA30) and Davenport Green (Timperley Wedge) (JPA3.2). Masterplan work
remains ongoing in relation to the two PfE allocations to guide delivery of development,
alongside the required infrastructure.
Trafford Council welcomes the production of a spatial strategy for the Cheshire East Local
Plan (paragraphs 5.24-5.26) and the preparation of a land availability assessment
methodology and initial site assessments (paragraph 5.10).
It is noted that a number of large sites have been submitted close to the Trafford / Chesire
East boundary near Ashley. Trafford Council notes that these are Call for Site submissions
which will be subject to further assessment as part of the preparation of the Local Plan and
we would therefore welcome further engagement on this process.
Impact on the Green Belt to the south of Trafford will be an important consideration in the site
assessments. It should also be noted that the southern areas of Trafford are covered by
several landscape character areas set out in Policy NE8: Landscape Character Areas of the
Publication Version Local Plan.
Strategic Planning Team
Cheshire East Council
Delamere House
Delamere Street
Crewe
CW1 2LL
localplan@cheshireeast.gov.uk
Caroline Wright
Strategic Planning and Growth Manager
Trafford Council
1st Floor, Trafford Town Hall, Talbot Road
Stretford, Manchester M32 0TH
www.trafford.gov.uk
28 August 2026
Page 2 of 2
Other considerations for site assessment may include proximity to Nature Conservation Sites,
Conservation Areas, and the Scheduled Monument (Watch Hill Motte and Bailey Castle) within
Trafford. Impact on Dunham Massey (Registered Park and Garden under Local Plan Policy
BE3) should also be considered.
Impact on the strategic road network (SRN) and local highway network may also be a key
consideration as the Cheshire East Local Plan develops. The A56 forms a key part of the local
highway network running north-south through Trafford from Manchester, connecting to the
A556 and the M56 at Junction 8. Policy TM3: The Highway Network of the Publication Version
Local Plan seeks to enhance the A56 as a multi-modal corridor.
Local Plan Policy TM1S: Walking, Wheeling and Cycling in Trafford South includes a range of
measures relevant to the boundary with Cheshire East, including protection and improvement
of the TransPennine Trail and Bollin Valley Way; widened pavements and additional
pedestrian crossings on the Dunham Road section of the A56; and new and/or improved
pedestrian crossings and cycle facilities on Hale Road and Ashley Road. Should Cheshire
East consider taking forward any development proposals in the Ashley area we would be
grateful for early discussion on the matter.
Trafford Council welcomes future engagement with Cheshire East Council on the emerging
Cheshire East Local Plan as it develops.
Local plan scoping consultation
Respondent: Trafford Metropolitan Borough Council
Representation Summary:
Trafford Council welcomes Cheshire East’s Local Plan review and supports the preparation of a new spatial strategy, land availability methodology and site assessments. Trafford notes that its own emerging Local Plan focuses growth on brownfield and well-connected sites, proposes no further Green Belt release, and allocates no sites near the Cheshire East boundary. The Council highlights the need to carefully assess any proposals near Ashley, particularly regarding Green Belt impacts, landscape character, nature conservation sites, heritage assets and Dunham Massey. It also emphasises consideration of impacts on the strategic and local highway network, walking and cycling infrastructure, and seeks continued cross-boundary engagement throughout plan preparation.
Full text:
Trafford Council Response to the Cheshire East Local Plan Scoping Consultation –
August 2026
Trafford Council welcomes the opportunity to comment on the Cheshire East Local Plan
Scoping Consultation. Trafford Council has engaged with Cheshire East Council during the
preparation of the Trafford Local Plan, which is currently undergoing Regulation 19
consultation from 6 August 2026 to 18 September 2026.
The Trafford Local Plan Publication Version (July 2026) spatial strategy focuses a significant
proportion of new residential development in the North of the borough, where there is the most
amount of underused and brownfield land in areas well served by public transport. The
Publication Version Local Plan does not allocate any sites for development close to the
Trafford border with Cheshire East.
In addition to this, the Trafford Local Plan does not propose any amendments to the Green
Belt. Some amendments to the Green Belt boundary were recently made through the Places
for Everyone (PfE) joint development plan in relation to the strategic allocations at New
Carrington (JPA30) and Davenport Green (Timperley Wedge) (JPA3.2). Masterplan work
remains ongoing in relation to the two PfE allocations to guide delivery of development,
alongside the required infrastructure.
Trafford Council welcomes the production of a spatial strategy for the Cheshire East Local
Plan (paragraphs 5.24-5.26) and the preparation of a land availability assessment
methodology and initial site assessments (paragraph 5.10).
It is noted that a number of large sites have been submitted close to the Trafford / Chesire
East boundary near Ashley. Trafford Council notes that these are Call for Site submissions
which will be subject to further assessment as part of the preparation of the Local Plan and
we would therefore welcome further engagement on this process.
Impact on the Green Belt to the south of Trafford will be an important consideration in the site
assessments. It should also be noted that the southern areas of Trafford are covered by
several landscape character areas set out in Policy NE8: Landscape Character Areas of the
Publication Version Local Plan.
Strategic Planning Team
Cheshire East Council
Delamere House
Delamere Street
Crewe
CW1 2LL
localplan@cheshireeast.gov.uk
Caroline Wright
Strategic Planning and Growth Manager
Trafford Council
1st Floor, Trafford Town Hall, Talbot Road
Stretford, Manchester M32 0TH
www.trafford.gov.uk
28 August 2026
Page 2 of 2
Other considerations for site assessment may include proximity to Nature Conservation Sites,
Conservation Areas, and the Scheduled Monument (Watch Hill Motte and Bailey Castle) within
Trafford. Impact on Dunham Massey (Registered Park and Garden under Local Plan Policy
BE3) should also be considered.
Impact on the strategic road network (SRN) and local highway network may also be a key
consideration as the Cheshire East Local Plan develops. The A56 forms a key part of the local
highway network running north-south through Trafford from Manchester, connecting to the
A556 and the M56 at Junction 8. Policy TM3: The Highway Network of the Publication Version
Local Plan seeks to enhance the A56 as a multi-modal corridor.
Local Plan Policy TM1S: Walking, Wheeling and Cycling in Trafford South includes a range of
measures relevant to the boundary with Cheshire East, including protection and improvement
of the TransPennine Trail and Bollin Valley Way; widened pavements and additional
pedestrian crossings on the Dunham Road section of the A56; and new and/or improved
pedestrian crossings and cycle facilities on Hale Road and Ashley Road. Should Cheshire
East consider taking forward any development proposals in the Ashley area we would be
grateful for early discussion on the matter.
Trafford Council welcomes future engagement with Cheshire East Council on the emerging
Cheshire East Local Plan as it develops.
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