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Local plan scoping consultation
Respondent: Stop Adlington New Town
Representation Summary:
We have concerns as to the timescale allowed for initial input given the Parish Councils often
do not meet over the summer period. and many residents being on holiday during the summer
school holiday We ask the Council to reach out to all Town and Parish Councils to ensure
they have had chance to review and input given the importance of this process. We would ask
that the next programmed consultation period take into account school holiday periods.
Full text:
Dear Planning Team,
Local Plan Consultation Scoping Response
Please find attached the Stop Adlington New Town residents group response to the Local Plan
Scoping consultation.
We welcome the opportunity to contribute to the preparation Of the new Local Plan and are
keen to engage constructively with the Council as the process progresses.
Our overall position is that the Local Plan should provide a robust policy framework for
strategic development that is genuinely sustainable, infrastructure-led and
environmentally responsible.
Housing growth should prioritise brownfield regeneration, protect Green Belt and valued
countryside wherever possible, safeguard rural communities, and ensure that transport, health,
utilities, care and education infrastructure are planned and delivered alongside development.
The current proposals for large-scale development at Adlington, as evidenced through the Call
for Sites process, demonstrate why these principles are important. They should be considered
not simply as an issue affecting one location, but as an opportunity to ensure that the overall
Strategy for Cheshire East reflects housing need, employment growth, infrastructure capacity
and environmental constraints. We believe this supports a more dispersed approach to housing
growth, rather than concentrating very large-scale development in individual locations.
Development should also remain genuinely plan-led while the new Local Plan is being
prepared. Strategic decisions about the future of Cheshire East's Green Belt should be based
on a complete and publicly available evidence base, including the borough-wide Green Belt
Assessment, rather than being influenced by the timing of individual planning applications.
We therefore ask the Council to publish the Green Belt Assessment as soon as
practicable and, importantly, to publish an Interim Housing Policy Statement without
delay given the likely lead time before the new Local Plan is adopted.
An Interim Housing policy Statement would provide much-needed clarity for communities,
developers and decision-makers during this transition. Without clear interim guidance, there is
a risk that speculative planning applications — particularly large-scale proposals — could
begin to influence the pattern and scale Of housing growth before the Council has completed
the strategic work needed to determine the most appropriate long-term approach.
We look forward to continuing to engage constructively with the Council and contributing to
a Local Plan that delivers the right homes in the right places, supported by the infrastructure
and services needed to make those communities sustainable.
Thank you for considering our response.
Local plan scoping consultation
Respondent: Stop Adlington New Town
Representation Summary:
Planned Development should be through the Local Plan Process.
Any large strategic housing and commercial developments should only be brought forward
through the Local Plan process followvng meaningful engagement with local communities,
elected members, town and parish councils and key stakeholders. Communities should have
confidence that strategic growth has been assessed transparently against reasonable
alternatives and that local knowledge has informed decision-making from the outset.
Full text:
Dear Planning Team,
Local Plan Consultation Scoping Response
Please find attached the Stop Adlington New Town residents group response to the Local Plan
Scoping consultation.
We welcome the opportunity to contribute to the preparation Of the new Local Plan and are
keen to engage constructively with the Council as the process progresses.
Our overall position is that the Local Plan should provide a robust policy framework for
strategic development that is genuinely sustainable, infrastructure-led and
environmentally responsible.
Housing growth should prioritise brownfield regeneration, protect Green Belt and valued
countryside wherever possible, safeguard rural communities, and ensure that transport, health,
utilities, care and education infrastructure are planned and delivered alongside development.
The current proposals for large-scale development at Adlington, as evidenced through the Call
for Sites process, demonstrate why these principles are important. They should be considered
not simply as an issue affecting one location, but as an opportunity to ensure that the overall
Strategy for Cheshire East reflects housing need, employment growth, infrastructure capacity
and environmental constraints. We believe this supports a more dispersed approach to housing
growth, rather than concentrating very large-scale development in individual locations.
Development should also remain genuinely plan-led while the new Local Plan is being
prepared. Strategic decisions about the future of Cheshire East's Green Belt should be based
on a complete and publicly available evidence base, including the borough-wide Green Belt
Assessment, rather than being influenced by the timing of individual planning applications.
We therefore ask the Council to publish the Green Belt Assessment as soon as
practicable and, importantly, to publish an Interim Housing Policy Statement without
delay given the likely lead time before the new Local Plan is adopted.
An Interim Housing policy Statement would provide much-needed clarity for communities,
developers and decision-makers during this transition. Without clear interim guidance, there is
a risk that speculative planning applications — particularly large-scale proposals — could
begin to influence the pattern and scale Of housing growth before the Council has completed
the strategic work needed to determine the most appropriate long-term approach.
We look forward to continuing to engage constructively with the Council and contributing to
a Local Plan that delivers the right homes in the right places, supported by the infrastructure
and services needed to make those communities sustainable.
Thank you for considering our response.
Local plan scoping consultation
3 Context for the new local plan
Respondent: Stop Adlington New Town
Representation Summary:
Strategic planning policies should be based on adopted national
policy rather than any draft consultation documents, which may change significantly before
they are finalised. The Local Plan may need to be revised during its production to reflect
legislative changes, and if these are material the changes must be subject to consultation.
Full text:
Dear Planning Team,
Local Plan Consultation Scoping Response
Please find attached the Stop Adlington New Town residents group response to the Local Plan
Scoping consultation.
We welcome the opportunity to contribute to the preparation Of the new Local Plan and are
keen to engage constructively with the Council as the process progresses.
Our overall position is that the Local Plan should provide a robust policy framework for
strategic development that is genuinely sustainable, infrastructure-led and
environmentally responsible.
Housing growth should prioritise brownfield regeneration, protect Green Belt and valued
countryside wherever possible, safeguard rural communities, and ensure that transport, health,
utilities, care and education infrastructure are planned and delivered alongside development.
The current proposals for large-scale development at Adlington, as evidenced through the Call
for Sites process, demonstrate why these principles are important. They should be considered
not simply as an issue affecting one location, but as an opportunity to ensure that the overall
Strategy for Cheshire East reflects housing need, employment growth, infrastructure capacity
and environmental constraints. We believe this supports a more dispersed approach to housing
growth, rather than concentrating very large-scale development in individual locations.
Development should also remain genuinely plan-led while the new Local Plan is being
prepared. Strategic decisions about the future of Cheshire East's Green Belt should be based
on a complete and publicly available evidence base, including the borough-wide Green Belt
Assessment, rather than being influenced by the timing of individual planning applications.
We therefore ask the Council to publish the Green Belt Assessment as soon as
practicable and, importantly, to publish an Interim Housing Policy Statement without
delay given the likely lead time before the new Local Plan is adopted.
An Interim Housing policy Statement would provide much-needed clarity for communities,
developers and decision-makers during this transition. Without clear interim guidance, there is
a risk that speculative planning applications — particularly large-scale proposals — could
begin to influence the pattern and scale Of housing growth before the Council has completed
the strategic work needed to determine the most appropriate long-term approach.
We look forward to continuing to engage constructively with the Council and contributing to
a Local Plan that delivers the right homes in the right places, supported by the infrastructure
and services needed to make those communities sustainable.
Thank you for considering our response.
Local plan scoping consultation
Increase in housing requirements
Respondent: Stop Adlington New Town
Representation Summary:
We are concerned that housing land supply pressures could lead to development being approved in locations that are not sustainable or capable of meeting dispersed housing and employment needs. We therefore request that Cheshire East Council publish an Interim Housing Policy Statement to provide strategic direction and clarity while the Local Plan is being prepared. We believe safeguarded land should be considered to help address housing requirements and guide development towards appropriate locations. Our assessment indicates there are sufficient potential housing sites across the borough, including safeguarded and brownfield land, to meet future housing needs without significant loss of Green Belt land.
Full text:
Dear Planning Team,
Local Plan Consultation Scoping Response
Please find attached the Stop Adlington New Town residents group response to the Local Plan
Scoping consultation.
We welcome the opportunity to contribute to the preparation Of the new Local Plan and are
keen to engage constructively with the Council as the process progresses.
Our overall position is that the Local Plan should provide a robust policy framework for
strategic development that is genuinely sustainable, infrastructure-led and
environmentally responsible.
Housing growth should prioritise brownfield regeneration, protect Green Belt and valued
countryside wherever possible, safeguard rural communities, and ensure that transport, health,
utilities, care and education infrastructure are planned and delivered alongside development.
The current proposals for large-scale development at Adlington, as evidenced through the Call
for Sites process, demonstrate why these principles are important. They should be considered
not simply as an issue affecting one location, but as an opportunity to ensure that the overall
Strategy for Cheshire East reflects housing need, employment growth, infrastructure capacity
and environmental constraints. We believe this supports a more dispersed approach to housing
growth, rather than concentrating very large-scale development in individual locations.
Development should also remain genuinely plan-led while the new Local Plan is being
prepared. Strategic decisions about the future of Cheshire East's Green Belt should be based
on a complete and publicly available evidence base, including the borough-wide Green Belt
Assessment, rather than being influenced by the timing of individual planning applications.
We therefore ask the Council to publish the Green Belt Assessment as soon as
practicable and, importantly, to publish an Interim Housing Policy Statement without
delay given the likely lead time before the new Local Plan is adopted.
An Interim Housing policy Statement would provide much-needed clarity for communities,
developers and decision-makers during this transition. Without clear interim guidance, there is
a risk that speculative planning applications — particularly large-scale proposals — could
begin to influence the pattern and scale Of housing growth before the Council has completed
the strategic work needed to determine the most appropriate long-term approach.
We look forward to continuing to engage constructively with the Council and contributing to
a Local Plan that delivers the right homes in the right places, supported by the infrastructure
and services needed to make those communities sustainable.
Thank you for considering our response.
Local plan scoping consultation
Changes to Green Belt policy
Respondent: Stop Adlington New Town
Representation Summary:
We believe the Local Plan should prioritise the protection of Green Belt land, productive agricultural land, ancient woodland, biodiversity assets and areas at risk of flooding. We consider Green Belt release should only occur where exceptional circumstances are clearly demonstrated and all reasonable alternatives have been fully assessed. We are concerned that the consultation wording could imply a presumption in favour of development within the countryside and Green Belt and instead support greater weight being given to protecting settlement identity and separation. We also request that the Council clarify its approach to Grey Belt assessment and the delivery of the proposed Golden Rules.
Full text:
Dear Planning Team,
Local Plan Consultation Scoping Response
Please find attached the Stop Adlington New Town residents group response to the Local Plan
Scoping consultation.
We welcome the opportunity to contribute to the preparation Of the new Local Plan and are
keen to engage constructively with the Council as the process progresses.
Our overall position is that the Local Plan should provide a robust policy framework for
strategic development that is genuinely sustainable, infrastructure-led and
environmentally responsible.
Housing growth should prioritise brownfield regeneration, protect Green Belt and valued
countryside wherever possible, safeguard rural communities, and ensure that transport, health,
utilities, care and education infrastructure are planned and delivered alongside development.
The current proposals for large-scale development at Adlington, as evidenced through the Call
for Sites process, demonstrate why these principles are important. They should be considered
not simply as an issue affecting one location, but as an opportunity to ensure that the overall
Strategy for Cheshire East reflects housing need, employment growth, infrastructure capacity
and environmental constraints. We believe this supports a more dispersed approach to housing
growth, rather than concentrating very large-scale development in individual locations.
Development should also remain genuinely plan-led while the new Local Plan is being
prepared. Strategic decisions about the future of Cheshire East's Green Belt should be based
on a complete and publicly available evidence base, including the borough-wide Green Belt
Assessment, rather than being influenced by the timing of individual planning applications.
We therefore ask the Council to publish the Green Belt Assessment as soon as
practicable and, importantly, to publish an Interim Housing Policy Statement without
delay given the likely lead time before the new Local Plan is adopted.
An Interim Housing policy Statement would provide much-needed clarity for communities,
developers and decision-makers during this transition. Without clear interim guidance, there is
a risk that speculative planning applications — particularly large-scale proposals — could
begin to influence the pattern and scale Of housing growth before the Council has completed
the strategic work needed to determine the most appropriate long-term approach.
We look forward to continuing to engage constructively with the Council and contributing to
a Local Plan that delivers the right homes in the right places, supported by the infrastructure
and services needed to make those communities sustainable.
Thank you for considering our response.
Local plan scoping consultation
Respondent: Stop Adlington New Town
Representation Summary:
We support a strong brownfield-first approach within the Local Plan and believe previously developed land and urban regeneration should be prioritised before Green Belt and productive agricultural land are released for development. We consider regeneration in Crewe, Macclesfield and the borough’s market towns would make better use of existing infrastructure, support local businesses and town centres, and reduce pressure on the countryside. We recommend updating the Brownfield Register, identifying additional brownfield opportunities, addressing barriers to redevelopment, and exploring remediation funding. We also support seeking government investment and delivering regeneration programmes at a scale that can attract funding and support housing delivery.
Full text:
Dear Planning Team,
Local Plan Consultation Scoping Response
Please find attached the Stop Adlington New Town residents group response to the Local Plan
Scoping consultation.
We welcome the opportunity to contribute to the preparation Of the new Local Plan and are
keen to engage constructively with the Council as the process progresses.
Our overall position is that the Local Plan should provide a robust policy framework for
strategic development that is genuinely sustainable, infrastructure-led and
environmentally responsible.
Housing growth should prioritise brownfield regeneration, protect Green Belt and valued
countryside wherever possible, safeguard rural communities, and ensure that transport, health,
utilities, care and education infrastructure are planned and delivered alongside development.
The current proposals for large-scale development at Adlington, as evidenced through the Call
for Sites process, demonstrate why these principles are important. They should be considered
not simply as an issue affecting one location, but as an opportunity to ensure that the overall
Strategy for Cheshire East reflects housing need, employment growth, infrastructure capacity
and environmental constraints. We believe this supports a more dispersed approach to housing
growth, rather than concentrating very large-scale development in individual locations.
Development should also remain genuinely plan-led while the new Local Plan is being
prepared. Strategic decisions about the future of Cheshire East's Green Belt should be based
on a complete and publicly available evidence base, including the borough-wide Green Belt
Assessment, rather than being influenced by the timing of individual planning applications.
We therefore ask the Council to publish the Green Belt Assessment as soon as
practicable and, importantly, to publish an Interim Housing Policy Statement without
delay given the likely lead time before the new Local Plan is adopted.
An Interim Housing policy Statement would provide much-needed clarity for communities,
developers and decision-makers during this transition. Without clear interim guidance, there is
a risk that speculative planning applications — particularly large-scale proposals — could
begin to influence the pattern and scale Of housing growth before the Council has completed
the strategic work needed to determine the most appropriate long-term approach.
We look forward to continuing to engage constructively with the Council and contributing to
a Local Plan that delivers the right homes in the right places, supported by the infrastructure
and services needed to make those communities sustainable.
Thank you for considering our response.
Local plan scoping consultation
Heritage, culture and natural environment
Respondent: Stop Adlington New Town
Representation Summary:
The Cheshire and Warrington Local Nature Recovery Strategy
should be cross referenced and included within the preparation of the Local Plan.
Full text:
Dear Planning Team,
Local Plan Consultation Scoping Response
Please find attached the Stop Adlington New Town residents group response to the Local Plan
Scoping consultation.
We welcome the opportunity to contribute to the preparation Of the new Local Plan and are
keen to engage constructively with the Council as the process progresses.
Our overall position is that the Local Plan should provide a robust policy framework for
strategic development that is genuinely sustainable, infrastructure-led and
environmentally responsible.
Housing growth should prioritise brownfield regeneration, protect Green Belt and valued
countryside wherever possible, safeguard rural communities, and ensure that transport, health,
utilities, care and education infrastructure are planned and delivered alongside development.
The current proposals for large-scale development at Adlington, as evidenced through the Call
for Sites process, demonstrate why these principles are important. They should be considered
not simply as an issue affecting one location, but as an opportunity to ensure that the overall
Strategy for Cheshire East reflects housing need, employment growth, infrastructure capacity
and environmental constraints. We believe this supports a more dispersed approach to housing
growth, rather than concentrating very large-scale development in individual locations.
Development should also remain genuinely plan-led while the new Local Plan is being
prepared. Strategic decisions about the future of Cheshire East's Green Belt should be based
on a complete and publicly available evidence base, including the borough-wide Green Belt
Assessment, rather than being influenced by the timing of individual planning applications.
We therefore ask the Council to publish the Green Belt Assessment as soon as
practicable and, importantly, to publish an Interim Housing Policy Statement without
delay given the likely lead time before the new Local Plan is adopted.
An Interim Housing policy Statement would provide much-needed clarity for communities,
developers and decision-makers during this transition. Without clear interim guidance, there is
a risk that speculative planning applications — particularly large-scale proposals — could
begin to influence the pattern and scale Of housing growth before the Council has completed
the strategic work needed to determine the most appropriate long-term approach.
We look forward to continuing to engage constructively with the Council and contributing to
a Local Plan that delivers the right homes in the right places, supported by the infrastructure
and services needed to make those communities sustainable.
Thank you for considering our response.
Local plan scoping consultation
Settlements and rural-urban composition
Respondent: Stop Adlington New Town
Representation Summary:
The Local Plan should continue to recognise the importance of
Cheshire East's rural communities.
Strategic development should strengthen rather than undermine the character, identity and
sustainability of villages and naral settlements. Development that fundamentally changes the
nature of rural communities should only be considered where there is compelling evidence
that all reasonable alternatives have been exhausted, and there is a genuine local arca need.
Full text:
Dear Planning Team,
Local Plan Consultation Scoping Response
Please find attached the Stop Adlington New Town residents group response to the Local Plan
Scoping consultation.
We welcome the opportunity to contribute to the preparation Of the new Local Plan and are
keen to engage constructively with the Council as the process progresses.
Our overall position is that the Local Plan should provide a robust policy framework for
strategic development that is genuinely sustainable, infrastructure-led and
environmentally responsible.
Housing growth should prioritise brownfield regeneration, protect Green Belt and valued
countryside wherever possible, safeguard rural communities, and ensure that transport, health,
utilities, care and education infrastructure are planned and delivered alongside development.
The current proposals for large-scale development at Adlington, as evidenced through the Call
for Sites process, demonstrate why these principles are important. They should be considered
not simply as an issue affecting one location, but as an opportunity to ensure that the overall
Strategy for Cheshire East reflects housing need, employment growth, infrastructure capacity
and environmental constraints. We believe this supports a more dispersed approach to housing
growth, rather than concentrating very large-scale development in individual locations.
Development should also remain genuinely plan-led while the new Local Plan is being
prepared. Strategic decisions about the future of Cheshire East's Green Belt should be based
on a complete and publicly available evidence base, including the borough-wide Green Belt
Assessment, rather than being influenced by the timing of individual planning applications.
We therefore ask the Council to publish the Green Belt Assessment as soon as
practicable and, importantly, to publish an Interim Housing Policy Statement without
delay given the likely lead time before the new Local Plan is adopted.
An Interim Housing policy Statement would provide much-needed clarity for communities,
developers and decision-makers during this transition. Without clear interim guidance, there is
a risk that speculative planning applications — particularly large-scale proposals — could
begin to influence the pattern and scale Of housing growth before the Council has completed
the strategic work needed to determine the most appropriate long-term approach.
We look forward to continuing to engage constructively with the Council and contributing to
a Local Plan that delivers the right homes in the right places, supported by the infrastructure
and services needed to make those communities sustainable.
Thank you for considering our response.
Local plan scoping consultation
Respondent: Stop Adlington New Town
Representation Summary:
The Local Plan should recognise the need to allocate sites for
housing to facilitate 'downsizing' for older residents, helping to free up activity in the
housing market and thus making better use Of existing housing stock.
Full text:
Dear Planning Team,
Local Plan Consultation Scoping Response
Please find attached the Stop Adlington New Town residents group response to the Local Plan
Scoping consultation.
We welcome the opportunity to contribute to the preparation Of the new Local Plan and are
keen to engage constructively with the Council as the process progresses.
Our overall position is that the Local Plan should provide a robust policy framework for
strategic development that is genuinely sustainable, infrastructure-led and
environmentally responsible.
Housing growth should prioritise brownfield regeneration, protect Green Belt and valued
countryside wherever possible, safeguard rural communities, and ensure that transport, health,
utilities, care and education infrastructure are planned and delivered alongside development.
The current proposals for large-scale development at Adlington, as evidenced through the Call
for Sites process, demonstrate why these principles are important. They should be considered
not simply as an issue affecting one location, but as an opportunity to ensure that the overall
Strategy for Cheshire East reflects housing need, employment growth, infrastructure capacity
and environmental constraints. We believe this supports a more dispersed approach to housing
growth, rather than concentrating very large-scale development in individual locations.
Development should also remain genuinely plan-led while the new Local Plan is being
prepared. Strategic decisions about the future of Cheshire East's Green Belt should be based
on a complete and publicly available evidence base, including the borough-wide Green Belt
Assessment, rather than being influenced by the timing of individual planning applications.
We therefore ask the Council to publish the Green Belt Assessment as soon as
practicable and, importantly, to publish an Interim Housing Policy Statement without
delay given the likely lead time before the new Local Plan is adopted.
An Interim Housing policy Statement would provide much-needed clarity for communities,
developers and decision-makers during this transition. Without clear interim guidance, there is
a risk that speculative planning applications — particularly large-scale proposals — could
begin to influence the pattern and scale Of housing growth before the Council has completed
the strategic work needed to determine the most appropriate long-term approach.
We look forward to continuing to engage constructively with the Council and contributing to
a Local Plan that delivers the right homes in the right places, supported by the infrastructure
and services needed to make those communities sustainable.
Thank you for considering our response.
Local plan scoping consultation
Respondent: Stop Adlington New Town
Representation Summary:
The plan period needs to run from 2025 (to overlap with existing
Strategy) as CEC originally proposed and run to 2045, 15 years after likely adoption date.
Full text:
Dear Planning Team,
Local Plan Consultation Scoping Response
Please find attached the Stop Adlington New Town residents group response to the Local Plan
Scoping consultation.
We welcome the opportunity to contribute to the preparation Of the new Local Plan and are
keen to engage constructively with the Council as the process progresses.
Our overall position is that the Local Plan should provide a robust policy framework for
strategic development that is genuinely sustainable, infrastructure-led and
environmentally responsible.
Housing growth should prioritise brownfield regeneration, protect Green Belt and valued
countryside wherever possible, safeguard rural communities, and ensure that transport, health,
utilities, care and education infrastructure are planned and delivered alongside development.
The current proposals for large-scale development at Adlington, as evidenced through the Call
for Sites process, demonstrate why these principles are important. They should be considered
not simply as an issue affecting one location, but as an opportunity to ensure that the overall
Strategy for Cheshire East reflects housing need, employment growth, infrastructure capacity
and environmental constraints. We believe this supports a more dispersed approach to housing
growth, rather than concentrating very large-scale development in individual locations.
Development should also remain genuinely plan-led while the new Local Plan is being
prepared. Strategic decisions about the future of Cheshire East's Green Belt should be based
on a complete and publicly available evidence base, including the borough-wide Green Belt
Assessment, rather than being influenced by the timing of individual planning applications.
We therefore ask the Council to publish the Green Belt Assessment as soon as
practicable and, importantly, to publish an Interim Housing Policy Statement without
delay given the likely lead time before the new Local Plan is adopted.
An Interim Housing policy Statement would provide much-needed clarity for communities,
developers and decision-makers during this transition. Without clear interim guidance, there is
a risk that speculative planning applications — particularly large-scale proposals — could
begin to influence the pattern and scale Of housing growth before the Council has completed
the strategic work needed to determine the most appropriate long-term approach.
We look forward to continuing to engage constructively with the Council and contributing to
a Local Plan that delivers the right homes in the right places, supported by the infrastructure
and services needed to make those communities sustainable.
Thank you for considering our response.
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