Local plan scoping consultation

Comment

Representation ID: 6219

Received: 01/09/2026

Respondent: Dr Aaron Hunt

The respondent objects to the 291.03-hectare Ashley land submission, arguing that the 12 contiguous parcels form strategically important Green Belt and should be assessed cumulatively. They highlight the land’s role in preventing urban sprawl and settlement coalescence and question changes to Tatton Estate’s submitted parcels. Concerns include agricultural land loss, landscape, ecology, heritage, transport, aviation, flooding, drainage and infrastructure constraints. They argue that more sustainable alternatives should be considered first and request that the land remain Green Belt, be considered unsuitable, unavailable and undeliverable, and be excluded from future strategic housing allocations.