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Local plan scoping consultation
Transport and infrastructure
Representation ID: 6802
Received: 01/09/2026
Respondent: Essar Energy Transition
Agent: Bell Ingram LLP
Essar Energy Transition highlights the strategic importance of Stanlow Refinery and its associated UK Oil Pipeline network, parts of which pass close to Cheshire East. The infrastructure supports national energy security, regional employment, supply chains and major employment locations. EET plans substantial investment at Stanlow during the Local Plan period, supporting low-carbon fuels, carbon capture, net zero objectives and wider economic growth. They seek continued engagement with Cheshire East and the Combined Authority and consider the Local Plan should recognise the operational requirements and strategic importance of the pipeline network. Protecting its safe operation and accessibility is considered essential to delivering EET’s future energy-transition ambitions.
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Local plan scoping consultation
Increase in housing requirements
Representation ID: 6803
Received: 01/09/2026
Respondent: Essar Energy Transition
Agent: Bell Ingram LLP
EET understands that through its new Local Plan, Cheshire East Council will be required to use the Governments standardised calculation of need to meet its ambitious new housing delivery target. This will no doubt mean allocating more land for development.
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Local plan scoping consultation
Identifying and assessing sites
Representation ID: 6804
Received: 01/09/2026
Respondent: Essar Energy Transition
Agent: Bell Ingram LLP
There are significant safety considerations associated with introducing large concentrations of population and certain forms of development close to major accident hazard pipelines. EET would respectfully request that the pipeline network is identified and assessed as a key constraint during the evaluation of sites promoted through the Call for Sites process, or when determining land allocations for housing and other employment uses.
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Local plan scoping consultation
Planning for growth
Representation ID: 6805
Received: 01/09/2026
Respondent: Essar Energy Transition
Agent: Bell Ingram LLP
EET emphasises that Stanlow’s operations and future investment depend on the continued safe operation and integrity of the UK Oil Pipeline network. They consider the Local Plan should safeguard the pipeline and its corridor from incompatible development, particularly sensitive uses, to support economic growth, energy transition and net-zero objectives. EET highlights the availability of Health and Safety Executive planning advice for proposals affecting pipelines but considers early engagement during Local Plan preparation important. They welcome direct discussions with Cheshire East Council to ensure the emerging planning strategy properly understands pipeline routes, operational requirements and safeguarding needs and supports continued investment at Stanlow.
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Local plan scoping consultation
Employment and economy
Representation ID: 6806
Received: 01/09/2026
Respondent: Essar Energy Transition
Agent: Bell Ingram LLP
EET Transition Strategy and Economic Impact - Essar Energy Transition highlights Stanlow Refinery’s importance to national energy security, regional employment, supply chains and economic activity. EET is developing Stanlow as a low-carbon energy hub through investment in hydrogen production, carbon capture, sustainable aviation fuel, electrification and other technologies. Planned projects represent over £4.3 billion of investment and aim to substantially reduce carbon emissions while supporting industrial decarbonisation. Existing operations support approximately 2,066 jobs, alongside significant regional expenditure and specialist skills. EET considers continued investment will preserve essential refining capacity while supporting net-zero objectives, high-value employment, industrial resilience, economic growth and development of low-carbon energy infrastructure during the Local Plan period.
