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Local plan scoping consultation
Representation Summary:
This representation supports the need for additional housing in Alsager but argues that future development should better reflect local needs. Greater emphasis should be placed on affordable housing, social housing, bungalows and accessible homes for the town’s ageing population, rather than predominantly large executive properties. Brownfield land should be prioritised, and developments should incorporate sustainable design standards, energy efficiency and improved public transport. New housing must be accompanied by infrastructure improvements, particularly in healthcare and education, where existing services are already under significant pressure. Concerns are also raised about vacant employment units on Crewe Road and their potential reuse for community facilities and public services.
Full text:
I just wanted to share my thoughts about the local plan.
In the first instance I think it’s important to recognise the need to build more homes, and that Alsager must play its part in this regional and national plan.
Unfortunately, much of the recent development has been ‘executive homes’; 4 and 5 bedroom houses. These are not the affordable homes that are needed in this country. We also need to utilise, wherever possible, brownfield sites.
Another, issue with recent developments are the lack of single storey buildings. Almost a quarter of the residents of Alsager are over the age of 65. They will need accessible housing either in bungalows or medium density developments.
There also needs to be more affordable and good quality social housing.
More thought needs to be given to sustainable development. Where are the eco-homes in these plans. Are any of the properties aiming for Passive Haus status. Are the council looking at sustainable transport integrated into their plans, or will the developments simply bring more cars into what is already a congested area.
The caveat to this need for development is that it must be done in parallel with infrastructure improvements. It is currently almost impossible to get a doctor’s appointment. Alsager High School is consistently over subscribed with approximately 1.7 children applying for each available place. Additional development will exacerbate these issues.
I would have commented directly on the Cheshire East link provided in the local plan scoping leaflet that was recently circulated, but the latter was both misleading and confusing and the former is completely impenetrable.
One final point before I close, and this focuses on the warehouse development on Crewe Road. We were lead to believe that the construction of these units would bring ‘quality jobs’ to the town. As yet they are still unoccupied. Given that they appear to be a complete White Elephant, could the buildings not be repurposed to serve the community; perhaps a sports hall or medical centre, a new site for Alsager VIth Form, freeing up space within the main school buildings.
To summarise, we need more housing, but this should utilise existing development land and not rob the area of its green space. The housing needs to be affordable and sustainable with an integrated transportation system as part of overall infrastructure improvements.
Local plan scoping consultation
Representation Summary:
This representation supports the need for additional housing in Alsager but argues that future development should better reflect local needs. Greater emphasis should be placed on affordable housing, social housing, bungalows and accessible homes for the town’s ageing population, rather than predominantly large executive properties. Brownfield land should be prioritised, and developments should incorporate sustainable design standards, energy efficiency and improved public transport. New housing must be accompanied by infrastructure improvements, particularly in healthcare and education, where existing services are already under significant pressure. Concerns are also raised about vacant employment units on Crewe Road and their potential reuse for community facilities and public services.
Full text:
I just wanted to share my thoughts about the local plan.
In the first instance I think it’s important to recognise the need to build more homes, and that Alsager must play its part in this regional and national plan.
Unfortunately, much of the recent development has been ‘executive homes’; 4 and 5 bedroom houses. These are not the affordable homes that are needed in this country. We also need to utilise, wherever possible, brownfield sites.
Another, issue with recent developments are the lack of single storey buildings. Almost a quarter of the residents of Alsager are over the age of 65. They will need accessible housing either in bungalows or medium density developments.
There also needs to be more affordable and good quality social housing.
More thought needs to be given to sustainable development. Where are the eco-homes in these plans. Are any of the properties aiming for Passive Haus status. Are the council looking at sustainable transport integrated into their plans, or will the developments simply bring more cars into what is already a congested area.
The caveat to this need for development is that it must be done in parallel with infrastructure improvements. It is currently almost impossible to get a doctor’s appointment. Alsager High School is consistently over subscribed with approximately 1.7 children applying for each available place. Additional development will exacerbate these issues.
I would have commented directly on the Cheshire East link provided in the local plan scoping leaflet that was recently circulated, but the latter was both misleading and confusing and the former is completely impenetrable.
One final point before I close, and this focuses on the warehouse development on Crewe Road. We were lead to believe that the construction of these units would bring ‘quality jobs’ to the town. As yet they are still unoccupied. Given that they appear to be a complete White Elephant, could the buildings not be repurposed to serve the community; perhaps a sports hall or medical centre, a new site for Alsager VIth Form, freeing up space within the main school buildings.
To summarise, we need more housing, but this should utilise existing development land and not rob the area of its green space. The housing needs to be affordable and sustainable with an integrated transportation system as part of overall infrastructure improvements.
Local plan scoping consultation
Representation Summary:
This representation supports the need for additional housing in Alsager but argues that future development should better reflect local needs. Greater emphasis should be placed on affordable housing, social housing, bungalows and accessible homes for the town’s ageing population, rather than predominantly large executive properties. Brownfield land should be prioritised, and developments should incorporate sustainable design standards, energy efficiency and improved public transport. New housing must be accompanied by infrastructure improvements, particularly in healthcare and education, where existing services are already under significant pressure. Concerns are also raised about vacant employment units on Crewe Road and their potential reuse for community facilities and public services.
Full text:
I just wanted to share my thoughts about the local plan.
In the first instance I think it’s important to recognise the need to build more homes, and that Alsager must play its part in this regional and national plan.
Unfortunately, much of the recent development has been ‘executive homes’; 4 and 5 bedroom houses. These are not the affordable homes that are needed in this country. We also need to utilise, wherever possible, brownfield sites.
Another, issue with recent developments are the lack of single storey buildings. Almost a quarter of the residents of Alsager are over the age of 65. They will need accessible housing either in bungalows or medium density developments.
There also needs to be more affordable and good quality social housing.
More thought needs to be given to sustainable development. Where are the eco-homes in these plans. Are any of the properties aiming for Passive Haus status. Are the council looking at sustainable transport integrated into their plans, or will the developments simply bring more cars into what is already a congested area.
The caveat to this need for development is that it must be done in parallel with infrastructure improvements. It is currently almost impossible to get a doctor’s appointment. Alsager High School is consistently over subscribed with approximately 1.7 children applying for each available place. Additional development will exacerbate these issues.
I would have commented directly on the Cheshire East link provided in the local plan scoping leaflet that was recently circulated, but the latter was both misleading and confusing and the former is completely impenetrable.
One final point before I close, and this focuses on the warehouse development on Crewe Road. We were lead to believe that the construction of these units would bring ‘quality jobs’ to the town. As yet they are still unoccupied. Given that they appear to be a complete White Elephant, could the buildings not be repurposed to serve the community; perhaps a sports hall or medical centre, a new site for Alsager VIth Form, freeing up space within the main school buildings.
To summarise, we need more housing, but this should utilise existing development land and not rob the area of its green space. The housing needs to be affordable and sustainable with an integrated transportation system as part of overall infrastructure improvements.
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