Comment

Representation ID: 7723

Received: 19/08/2025

Respondent: Shirley White

I&O_8210
Retain the green belt has my vote every time.  The roads are bad enough now. Each new house developed could have two or three cars.  Schools, shops, doctors!!  What on earth; doesn’t bear thinking about. Leave our countryside alone and let the future generations enjoy it. Anymore housing estates would be a complete nightmare.

Option A - Retain the Green Belt

Comment

Representation ID: 7804

Received: 24/08/2025

Respondent: Mr Martin Lunt

I&O_8292

Option A - take forward current Local Plan Objectives

Comment

Representation ID: 7815

Received: 03/09/2025

Respondent: Acresfield Development Discretionary Trust

Agent: J10 Planning

I&O_8303
Neither of these

Comment

Representation ID: 7949

Received: 06/08/2025

Respondent: Mrs Joyce Tomlinson

I&O_8438

Option A - take forward current Local Plan Objectives

Comment

Representation ID: 8019

Received: 03/09/2025

Respondent: M & S Lacey

Agent: J10 Planning

I&O_8508
Neither of these

Comment

Representation ID: 8216

Received: 03/09/2025

Respondent: M and P Jones

Agent: J10 Planning

I&O_8705
Neither of these

Comment

Representation ID: 8398

Received: 03/09/2025

Respondent: A-M, WR and AJA Posnett

Agent: J10 Planning

I&O_8889
Neither of these

Comment

Representation ID: 8615

Received: 03/09/2025

Respondent: Bellway Homes (North West) Ltd and Bloor Homes Ltd

Agent: J10 Planning

I&O_9106
Neither of these

Comment

Representation ID: 8795

Received: 03/09/2025

Respondent: Trustees of G A Artell

Agent: J10 Planning

I&O_9288
Neither of these
Neither of these
None of these

Comment

Representation ID: 8932

Received: 03/09/2025

Respondent: Mrs J Jenkins

Agent: J10 Planning

I&O_9425
Neither of these
Neither of these
None of these

Comment

Representation ID: 9157

Received: 26/08/2025

Respondent: Miller Developments

Agent: NJL Consulting

I&O_9650
Option B is most appropriate, as the Sustainability Appraisal (SA). has considered the impacts of the existing Local Plan objectives against the proposed sustainability objectives. Whilst some overlap is expected, it is clear that a number of objectives within Option A do not positively align with the SA. Therefore, Option B is favoured. The SA objectives more accurately reflect the current environmental and political climate with regards to climate change, sustainable transport and provision of housing.
Option B - use the Sustainability Appraisal objectives

Comment

Representation ID: 9194

Received: 03/09/2025

Respondent: AM Littler, NJM Littler and C Leigh

Agent: J10 Planning

I&O_9687
Neither of these
Neither of these
None of these

Comment

Representation ID: 9339

Received: 27/08/2025

Respondent: Ashall Land

Agent: Marrons

I&O_9833
Option A – Take forward current Local Plan objectives
Option A - take forward current Local Plan Objectives

Comment

Representation ID: 9385

Received: 03/09/2025

Respondent: Trustees & Beneficiaries of Ms D Bentley dec'd

Agent: J10 Planning

I&O_9880
Neither of these
Neither of these
None of these

Comment

Representation ID: 9556

Received: 03/09/2025

Respondent: C, M and R Allsop

Agent: J10 Planning

I&O_10051
Neither of these
Neither of these
None of these

Comment

Representation ID: 9670

Received: 03/09/2025

Respondent: Vistry Group and J Whittingham

Agent: J10 Planning

I&O_10166
Neither of these
Neither of these
None of these

Comment

Representation ID: 9788

Received: 03/09/2025

Respondent: SA, and SJ Arden, J C Coombs and J Hand

Agent: J10 Planning

I&O_10285
Neither of these
Neither of these
None of these

Comment

Representation ID: 10016

Received: 27/08/2025

Respondent: Horizon Cremation (Hooton) Ltd

Agent: AshtonHale

I&O_10513
Horizon support the objectives taken from the Local Plan Update 2023: Sustainability Appraisal Report which provide a comprehensive framework for bringing forward sustainable development. They support a balanced approach to environmental protection, social wellbeing, and economic growth, which are key considerations in the release of Green Belt land. Horizon believes that their site, Land off Hooton Road, complies with each of the relevant objectives outlined within Option ‘B’, as detailed below. Protect air quality where it is of a high standard and to improve it elsewhere. The site’s location allows for sustainable travel options. Its location enables access to local services, reducing the need for long car journeys and helping to mitigate air quality impacts. Future development would incorporate measures to manage and minimise emissions during and after construction. Reduce the emission of greenhouse gasses, in particular CO2. By focusing development near an existing settlement (Hooton), the site supports a more compact settlement pattern, helping reduce car dependency. Reduce energy consumption, promote energy efficiency and increase the use of energy from renewable resources. Will it reduce energy consumption? Development will be subject to modern building regulations and could exceed energy efficiency standards where feasible. Optimise the re-use of previously developed land and buildings. While not previously developed, the site is a sustainable site, located immediately adjacent to Hooton. It is noted that, while the development of crematoria does not have a functional need for a countryside location, it is required to comply with the Cremation Act 1902. This stipulates, amongst other things, that crematoria can only be built where they would be at least 200 yards (183 metres) from any residence and 50 yards (46 metres) from any highway. In practice, this makes it difficult to build crematoria within many built-up areas and therefore previously developed land buildings are rarely available for such uses. Manage contaminated land effectively. Appropriate investigations and reports will be enclosed within any future planning application at the site to ensure that development is brought forward safely. Minimise the risk of flooding from all sources. Appropriate investigations and reports will be enclosed within any future planning application at the site to ensure that development is brought forward safely. Protect, enhance and manage the character and appearance of the landscape and townscape, maintaining and strengthening local distinctiveness and sense of place. A sensitive design approach will integrate the development into the existing landscape setting, this could include aspects such as buffers and boundary planting. Preserve and enhance historic assets, sites, features, areas and settings of archaeological, historical and cultural heritage importance. The site is not in proximity to any conservation areas or listed buildings. Protect and enhance the borough’s biodiversity and wildlife habitats. The site will deliver at least 10% BNG, as required nationally. Existing features such as hedgerows or mature trees will be retained and enhanced where possible. Create a safe environment to live in and reduce the fear of crime. Design will follow Secured by Design principles. Enable environments that promote health and wellbeing. Future development at the site will deliver connections to local services and will support active lifestyles and mental wellbeing where feasible. Protect and enhance community facilities and services. The site will integrate with the wider settlement to enhance community cohesion and access. It is available to provide a new crematoria for the area to address an unmet need, as demonstrated in the appeal decision at Appendix III. Make the best use of existing transport infrastructure and ensure everyone has access to high quality and affordable public transport, cycling and walking infrastructure. The site is well-located to utilise existing roads and public transport links, and its development would support enhancements to walking, cycling, and bus networks. Its location adjacent to Hooton reduces car dependency and supports sustainable movement patterns.

Comment

Representation ID: 10552

Received: 24/08/2025

Respondent: Damon Leonard

I&O_11050

Option A - take forward current Local Plan Objectives

Comment

Representation ID: 10637

Received: 28/08/2025

Respondent: Sandra Stonham

Agent: Marrons

I&O_11135
In the Sustainability Appraisal (June 2025), Table 4.1. sets out Local Plan objectives taken from the current Local Plan (Part Two) and Table 4.2. sets out the Sustainability Appraisal objectives. The two sets of objectives largely overlap, but there are notable differences as outlined in Table 4.2 which assesses the compatibility of the SA objectives and the Local Plan objectives. We recommend that Option A is a more appropriate approach, but the current objectives should be modified to include elements of the SA objectives to address current gaps. This would have the benefit of modernising the existing objectives to ensure sustainable development is better supported, such as new considerations given to climate change mitigation and adaptation, biodiversity, or managing pollution. This is particularly important since CW&C has a relatively high per capita carbon dioxide emissions and the fact that unanimously declared that the borough was in a climate emergency in May 2019. Existing objectives can also be strengthened to better support sustainable development, such as SO8 which promotes walking and cycling, but can be amended to more strongly support reductions in the need to travel and increases in sustainable modes of transport. We recommend Option A with modifications, instead of Option B with modifications, because the current Local Plan objectives are specific to the ambitions and challenges of the local area. For example, rural development and diversification given that CW&C has significant areas of agricultural land. The SA objective shouldn’t be used alone because they lack key social objectives which are covered in the current Local Plan objectives, such as those around education and skills. Having said this, these should be modified to better tackle inequalities. Ultimately, the objectives for the new Plan need to be specific to the needs of the community that the council serves, and the future growth agenda for CW&C.

Comment

Representation ID: 10755

Received: 28/08/2025

Respondent: Hayfield Homes

Agent: AshtonHale

I&O_11253
Hayfield Homes supports the objectives taken from the Local Plan Update 2023: Sustainability Appraisal Report which provide a comprehensive framework for bringing forward sustainable development. They support a balanced approach to environmental protection, social wellbeing, and economic growth, which are key considerations in the release of Green Belt land. Hayfield Homes believes that Land off Church Street complies with each of the relevant objectives outlined within Option ‘B’, as detailed below. • Protect air quality where it is of a high standard and to improve it elsewhere.   The site’s proximity to Northwich, one of the borough’s main towns, allows for sustainable travel options. Its location enables access to local services, reducing the need for long car journeys and helping to mitigate air quality impacts. Future development would incorporate measures to manage and minimise emissions during and after construction. • Reduce the emission of greenhouse gasses, in particular CO2. By focusing development near an existing urban area, the site supports a more compact settlement pattern, helping reduce car dependency. • Reduce energy consumption, promote energy efficiency and increase the use  of energy from renewable resources. Will it reduce energy consumption?   Development will be subject to modern building regulations and can exceed energy efficiency standards where feasible. • Optimise the re-use of previously developed land and buildings. While not previously developed, the site represents infill land, located immediately adjacent to the settlement boundary of Higher Wincham. Previously developed land in the borough is insufficient to meet all housing and employment needs, and the Council should then look to Grey Belt land, and other Green Belt sites. The Site offers a logical, well-connected location for growth. • Manage contaminated land effectively. Appropriate investigations and reports will be enclosed within any future planning application at the site to ensure that development is brought forward safely. • Minimise the risk of flooding from all sources. Appropriate investigations and reports will be enclosed within any future planning application at the site to ensure that development is brought forward safely. • Protect, enhance and manage the character and appearance of the landscape  and townscape, maintaining and strengthening local distinctiveness and  sense of place. A sensitive design approach will integrate the development into the existing Higher Wincham landscape setting, this could include aspects such as buffers and boundary planting. • Preserve and enhance historic assets, sites, features, areas and settings of  archaeological, historical and cultural heritage importance. The site is not in proximity to any conservation areas or listed buildings. • Protect and enhance the borough’s biodiversity and wildlife habitats. The site will deliver at least 10% BNG, as required nationally. Existing features such as hedgerows or mature trees will be retained and enhanced where possible. • Provide sufficient high quality, well designed, sustainable housing solutions  to meet the range of identified needs for market and affordable housing  (including housing options for older people, students, Gypsies and Travellers  and Travelling Show people and self and custom house building). If brought forward for residential use, the site could deliver an appropriate mix of housing types, tenures and sizes, including affordable housing, in line with identified local needs. • Promote regeneration, particularly of deprived areas. Development will support the vitality of Northwich and Higher Wincham by increasing local population and thus footfall in the Town Centre. • Create a safe environment to live in and reduce the fear of crime Design will follow Secured by Design principles. • Enable environments that promote health and wellbeing. Future development at the site will deliver connections to local services and will support active lifestyles and mental wellbeing. • Maintain and improve the vitality and viability of city, town and local centres.   Residents or employees will use local shops and services in Higher Wincham and Northwich, helping to maintain its role as a key town centre and increasing footfall and economic activity. • Protect and enhance community facilities and services. The site will integrate with the wider settlement to enhance community cohesion and access. • Make the best use of existing transport infrastructure and ensure everyone has  access to high quality and affordable public transport, cycling and walking  infrastructure. The site is well-located to utilise existing roads and public transport links, and its development would support enhancements to walking, cycling, and bus networks. Its location in close proximity to Northwich reduces car dependency and supports sustainable movement patterns.

Comment

Representation ID: 10853

Received: 28/08/2025

Respondent: Mr and Mrs . Hall

Agent: Urban Imprint Limited

I&O_11351
The client does not consider that either option 1 (Take forward existing objectives) or option B (Use the sustainability appraisal objectives) are appropriate. In this respect, option C is supported. It is considered that a strong opportunity here exists to prepare a series of forward thinking, pro-growth objectives which are based around thinking beyond policy designations and more about sustainable growth patterns. As currently proposed, the current objectives may undermine the plan’s ability to think beyond traditional concepts of land use planning. The use of the sustainability appraisal objectives would be counter-productive and would remove an important ‘check and balance’ between the two documents, which is the primary purpose of the sustainability appraisal. This again would also constrain the visionary and forward-looking elements of the plan.
Neither of these

Comment

Representation ID: 10922

Received: 28/08/2025

Respondent: Weaverham Parish Council

I&O_11420
The Councils’ most appropriate option is Option A
Option A - take forward current Local Plan Objectives

Comment

Representation ID: 10967

Received: 28/08/2025

Respondent: Mayo Civil Engineering

Agent: Euan Kellie Property Solutions

I&O_11465
In terms of the overall objectives of the emerging Local Plan we would like to offer our support for Option A i.e. to carry forward and update the current Local Plan objectives. Whilst Option B (i.e. using the Sustainability Appraisal’s objectives) offers benefits we do not consider that this will provide sufficient land to meet the identified housing need within Cheshire West and Cheshire.
Option A - take forward current Local Plan Objectives

Comment

Representation ID: 11066

Received: 28/08/2025

Respondent: Tata Chemicals Europe Limited

Agent: Axis

I&O_11564
TCEL consider Option A to be the most appropriate approach for the new Local Plan. The objectives under Option A provides a clear framework to deliver the purpose of the plan and can be examined and influenced at a local level. Option A better addresses the three pillars of sustainable development (when compared to Option B), as it explicitly considers economic, social, and environmental outcomes. Option A ensures that the new Local Plan can support local economic growth and the provision of jobs more effectively than Option B. In addition, it would be more challenging to effectively assess or ‘test’ development proposals against the objectives set out in the Sustainability Appraisal, as these are not as directly applicable to local planning decisions than the objectives set out under Option A.
Option A - take forward current Local Plan Objectives

Comment

Representation ID: 11235

Received: 28/08/2025

Respondent: Habiko LLP (c/o Muse)

Agent: Turley

I&O_11733
It is considered that the emerging Local Plan objectives ought to reflect the specific requirements of CWAC based on a complete up-to-date evidence base. This may not well be possible at regulation 18 stage, however basing objectives on the current development plan and/ or Sustainability Appraisal are unlikely to be fit for purpose given the current Government’s clear direction to see a return to economic growth and substantial uplift in housing delivery.

Comment

Representation ID: 11259

Received: 28/08/2025

Respondent: Frodsham Town Council

I&O_11757
Option A
Option A - take forward current Local Plan Objectives

Comment

Representation ID: 11492

Received: 28/08/2025

Respondent: CPRE Cheshire Branch

I&O_11990
Option B – Use the Sustainability Appraisal objectives.
Option B - use the Sustainability Appraisal objectives

Comment

Representation ID: 11901

Received: 28/08/2025

Respondent: Tarporley Parish Council

I&O_12415
Tarporley Parish Council supports an approach which combines both Option A & B, such as for A, particularly the Economic objectives, S02, S04, SO5 to ensure we can sustain a thriving village community Key issues that the Plan must address include: Prevention of flooding not just from surface water from storms but also as a result on of existing sewerage system being at or beyond their capacity. Adequate water supplies, Tarporley residents already suffer low water pressure in parts of the village meaning they can’t take showers when the Fire Service is practising. Biodiversity Net Gain – Tarporley Parish Council requests that the Local Plan policy states that bio-diversity net gain should be delivered on the site and where that is not possible it must be delivered within the Parish where that development is taking place and cannot be delivered off site or by a token payment to a scheme elsewhere in the country.

Comment

Representation ID: 12401

Received: 29/08/2025

Respondent: Muller Property Group

Agent: Walsingham Planning

I&O_12918
Option B is preferable as it allows for development to be more evenly distributed across the authority. The current Local Plan objectives focus development primarily towards Chester, Ellesmere Port, Northwich and Winsford. While there is some logic to this approach, it should be noted that Chester and Ellesmere Port and to a large degree Northwich are all heavily constrained by the Green Belt, hampering their ability to deliver significant housing numbers without significant Green Belt release. Clearly, Winsford, on the other hand, is already equipped to support unconstrained housing growth.
Option B - use the Sustainability Appraisal objectives