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Local plan scoping consultation
Identifying and assessing sites
Respondent: Stop Adlington New Town
Representation Summary:
We believe the site assessment scoring methodology and criteria should be published before the initial site assessments are released to ensure transparency. We consider Cheshire East should demonstrate that housing needs cannot be met through brownfield, previously developed and appropriately located greenfield sites before releasing Green Belt land. Any Green Belt assessment should consider sustainability, environmental impacts, infrastructure capacity and proximity to employment. We also believe housing allocations should reflect the geographical distribution of housing need, including affordable and social rented housing. We seek greater clarity on potential Green Belt releases and maintain our objection to large-scale development proposals in Adlington.
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 welcome the preparation of a borough-wide Green Belt Assessment and believe it should be completed and published as soon as possible to inform strategic planning decisions. We consider Green Belt release should be assessed consistently across the borough and not through individual planning applications. We support significant weight being given to the Assessment when determining future allocations and planning applications. We also reiterate our request for an Interim Housing Policy Statement to provide clarity while the Local Plan is being prepared. In addition, we ask the Council to clarify the definition of a “well-connected station” to avoid inappropriate Green Belt development around unsuitable locations.
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 dispersed approach to housing growth across Cheshire East rather than relying on a small number of large new settlements. We believe development should reflect housing and employment needs, make use of brownfield and previously developed land, and take advantage of existing infrastructure and services. We consider this approach would support faster housing delivery, improve access to affordable housing, reduce commuting pressures, minimise social disruption, and strengthen the regeneration of existing towns such as Crewe and Macclesfield. We also believe a dispersed strategy would make better use of public investment, reduce delivery risk, and promote more sustainable and balanced growth across the borough.
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:
Cheshire East should take a balanced, county-wide approach to housing delivery, ensuring
development reflects where housing need, employment and infrastructure are located rather
than concentrating growth disproportionately in particular areas.
Cheshire East's housing requirement should be assessed against existing
commitments, brownfield opportunities and sites identified through the call for sites.
The evidence cited suggests there is significant potential to meet the requirement
through a range of sites across the borough.
Housing growth should broadly reflect the geography of housing need and
employment, helping to reduce commuting and pressure on already constrained
transport networks.
Development should be directed towards locations where transport, schools,
healthcare, utilities and community facilities already exist or can be expanded
alongside growth. This is likely to be more sustainable and deliverable than relying on
locations requiring major new infrastructure.
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:
Social and affordable housing should be delivered where the
need is greatest and as quickly as possible.
Approximately 60% of Cheshire East's social housing need is in the south,
particularly around Crewe, with around 40% in the north. Housing allocations should
therefore reflect this distribution of need.
The Council should prioritise sites capable of delivering social housing in the short
term, rather than relying on schemes where delivery may be delayed by the need for
major supporting infrastructure.
Dispersing social and affordable housing across existing communities can
provide better access to employment, services and transport, while making better
use of existing infrastructure.
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
Housing diversification and providing for small and medium sized sites
Respondent: Stop Adlington New Town
Representation Summary:
We agree the importance of providing a portion of smaller sites,
which will be attractive to local SME building companies, and help support the local
economy (such sites need to meet all the criteria for releasing land, as set out in our response
to paras. 5.27-5.29, particularly in the Green Belt).
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:
A plan should be setout to ensure that there are sufficient
accessible Refuse Sites for any new development, Locally, the closure of three around the
PoyntonfBollington Towns means that these basic public services are not provided in these
locations. Travelling to the south side of Macclesfield is not sustainable, and contrary to the
current government focus on eliminating illegal dumping of waste.
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
Transport and infrastructure
Respondent: Stop Adlington New Town
Representation Summary:
Infrastructure must come first. The Local Plan should require
infrastructure-led development rather than development-led infrastructure and needs to
consider the existing shortfalls in support services.
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:
Resisting Green Belt land release in the open countryside will
help protect valuable habitats and ensure nature corridors remain open. Biodiversity reports
should be commissioned for any land considered and the findings assessed before land is
considered for release.
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:
Cheshire East's agricultural land contributes to domestic food
production and long-term national food security. Its favourable agricultural conditions,
including relatively high rainfall, make protecting productive farmland an important planning
consideration. Agricultural land should therefore be protected from unnecessary development
to safeguard food production and this strategic resource for future generations.
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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