Local plan scoping consultation

We wanted to put on record our objections to the proposals in the Cheshire East consultation document.

It took us by surprise to see the proposed plans for new houses all over the green field site between Crewe and the Haslington by-pass, [personally information redacted] we knew nothing about it. Isn't it usual to speak to the people you are proposing to build over? Some consultation!

We value our green gap, not only because we produce food on it, employ local workmen and look after wildlife in the area all of which helps Cheshire East's carbon footprint.

Looking at the amount of brownfield sites around the Crewe area you should be developing those first.

You are already allowing the building of thousands of houses in the Leighton area without first putting in the community facilities and services those people will need for a good quality of life.

Crewe is a ghost town, no shops, no thriving community, no amenities or services. Your planning proposals will just make living in the Crewe area an even bigger nightmare than it is already.

We realise that our voices are unlikely to be taken into account by Cheshire East and the Government but we do urge you to consider the harm you are proposing to do to the area. We live and work in the area and are already finding it difficult to get enough water and cope with the increased volume of traffic on our narrow, country lanes. We can't get a doctor's appointment or dentist appointment, we have poor broadband reception and no public transport provision [personal information redacted] - right in the middle of the area where you are proposing to build another 500 houses. Its not a well thought out scheme. We lack community, support from our local council and the services we need but you are proposing making our situation so much worse.