Comment

Representation ID: 15221

Received: 29/08/2025

Respondent: Barratt Redrow Plc

Agent: Pegasus Planning Group Ltd

I&O_15780
Barratt Redrow support the high level of growth suggested for Northwich under Options B and C (5,000 + homes in both options), noting that if the previous local plan apportionment (4,300 of 22,000 or 19.55%) was applied to the emerging 15 year requirement of 29,000 then Northwich would receive growth of 5,668 homes , which seems entirely reasonable and proportionate. This is also considered entirely deliverable with the 12 potential growth areas shown having a total indicative capacity of 7,166. Whilst the final development numbers for Northwich will be determined as the Local Plan progresses, Barratt Redrow fully support the identification of potential growth area NOR09 (Land at Chester Road, Hartford) on Map 5.6 at this stage of the plan process. This potential growth area is one of the most suitable options for housing allocation in Northwich because, as discussed in more detail in the Development Framework contained at Appendix 3: It will not just deliver much needed homes (around 580), it can also deliver a potential new school and local amenities area. It represents an infrastructure-led development. Will deliver substantial levels of green infrastructure on site, including a new Parkland, community allotments, community orchard and various formal play facilities. It is unconstrained in respect of all technical considerations and can deliver 10% biodiversity net gain on site. It comprises a Grey Belt site, in line with the NPPF definition. Therefore, the site has the ability to deliver housing early on in the Plan Period and can start to deliver some housing within the first five years. Barratt Redrow also fully support the identification of potential growth area NOR11 (Sandy Lane, Weaverham) on Map 5.6 at this stage of the plan process. This potential growth area is also considered a highly suitable option for housing allocation, alongside NOR09. This is because, as illustrated on the Masterplan contained at Appendix 7, and as demonstrated in the accompanying Savills representations: It will not just deliver much needed homes (around 330), it can also deliver a new skate park and BMX dirt track which will deliver significant social benefits to the local community. It will deliver substantial levels of green infrastructure on site, including significant areas of open space. It is unconstrained in respect of all technical considerations and can deliver 10% biodiversity net gain on site. It comprises a Grey Belt site, in line with the NPPF definition. Therefore, the site has the ability to deliver housing early on in the Plan Period and can start to deliver some housing within the first five years.

Comment

Representation ID: 15473

Received: 21/10/2025

Respondent: Wirral Borough Council

I&O_16032
No comments at this stage

Comment

Representation ID: 15841

Received: 29/08/2025

Respondent: West Midlands Pension Fund

Agent: Knight Frank

I&O_16400
The potential growth area for employment at NOR03 (Wincham East – North of Wincham Business Park) is strongly supported. Our client’s landownership falls within this area and offers an appropriate and logical opportunity to expand the existing Wincham Business Park / Industrial Estate and is immediately available for development. A site allocation would enable this opportunity to be brought forward and make a valuable contribution to the authority’s economy and help to address the needs identified in the Employment Areas Survey.

Support

Representation ID: 15969

Received: 29/08/2025

Respondent: Northern Trust Land Limited

Agent: Savills (UK) Limited

I&O_16550
The Issues and Options consultation document identifies several potential ‘growth areas’ around Northwich at Map 5.6 (page 45). The significant majority of growth areas in Northwich are identified as being potential locations for housing development specifically, which is reflective of the Council’s ambitions to boost housing delivery around Northwich and the clear market demand in the settlement area. One of the most suitable growth areas is NOR06, which is to the east of the existing settlement of Davenham and includes the Site being promoted by Northern Trust. The Council’s proposed growth area NOR06 presents a suitable and logical expansion to Northwich that is in a sustainable location served by existing public transport and can directly address the acute need for housing in Northwich. It is important that the New Local Plan includes sufficient land to enable a variety of housing types to be delivered to meet current and future needs. This includes land for housing specifically for older people. At Table B.3 of the Issues and Options Document, the Council estimates that NOR06 has the capacity to deliver approximately 862 new homes. Evidently, the growth area, which includes the Site, can make a substantial contribution to the housing needs of Davenham and the wider District. London Road, Davenham presents a sustainable and deliverable location within the growth area NOR06, which would ensure a sustainable pattern of development in Northwich. As such, the Site should be allocated for housing as part of the New Local Plan, either as a standalone allocation, or as part of a larger allocation covering NOR06 land.

Comment

Representation ID: 16046

Received: 29/08/2025

Respondent: Barratt Homes

Agent: Savills (UK) Limited

I&O_16627
The Issues and Options consultation document identifies several potential ‘growth areas’ around Northwich at Map 5.6 (page 45). The significant majority of growth areas in Northwich are identified as being potential locations for housing development specifically, which is reflective of the Council’s ambitions to boost housing delivery around Northwich and the clear market demand in the settlement area. Of the three Spatial Strategy Options (A, B and C) the majority of proposed growth areas fall within options B and C, which would necessitate the release of some land from the Green Belt. On this basis, it is considered that the potential growth area ‘NOR11’ presents the most suitable and logical location to deliver housing in Weaverham. The NOR11 area includes the Site at Weaverham which is an available and deliverable location for residential development that can be delivered in the early stages of the New Local Plan period. NOR11 includes land to the west of Weaverham, within Warrington Road (A49). The presence of the A49 to the west of Weaverham presents a natural and defensible barrier which would restrict any further sprawling development beyond this point. The proposed growth area to the west of Northwich is a sustainable location on the edge of the existing settlement of Weaverham. The area is served by the 48 and 48A bus routes which provide direct and frequent services between Northwich town centre and Frodsham, including linkages to Overton, Kingsley, Norley and Weaverham. The NOR11 growth area is also served by Acton Bridge railway station (approximately 1.2km away from the Site). Acton Bridge provides hourly West Midlands services northbound to Liverpool and southbound to Birmingham. The Council’s proposed growth area NOR11 presents a suitable and logical expansion to Northwich that is in a sustainable location served by existing public transport and can directly address the acute need for housing in Northwich.

Object

Representation ID: 16415

Received: 26/08/2025

Respondent: Rachel Thompson

I&O_9195
I write to strongly object to the inclusion of so much
precious ancient woodland and greenbelt being included in your planning policy.
In particular including Vale Royal drive, bluebell woods which are full of native bluebells wood anenome ,pink campion, wild garlic, garlic mustard, coltsfoot celendine and where as I walk in spring I can reliably hear a woodpecker! When I was a child my mother and I used to walk up Vale royal playing a game of counting how many wildflowers we could see and name it was usually at least 11 or 12.
Ah you might say but we aren't buiding on the woodland just adjacent to it but the farmland and long grass is a habitat
It makes an increasingly rare green space to walk in on the public footpath and yes you'll probably leve the public footpath in but who wants to walk through a housing estate!this is why people are so obese ...
Totally object quite apart from the traffic going onto the already busy a556 at an already dangerous junction and the lack of Dr's dentists etc
The same can be said of your plan to build on the beautiful fields adjacent to Hough Lane cogshall lane at Barnton..
Honestly I wonder if someone just stuck pins in a map...as they have put to build on some of our most precious places sure they can't have visited them? My view bin this plan and build on brownfield sites!!in urban areas where you won't disturb woodpeckers badgers and destroy recreational greenspace which is so good for our mental wellbeing