Comment

Representation ID: 2736

Received: 26/08/2025

Respondent: Adrian Thiemicke

Question SS 29
I&O_2902
Given the lack of a new/replacement Winnington/Barnton bridge crossing, many of the selected areas are not suitable. It should be noted that traffic across the exiting single lane bridge is already going to increase massively due to the tipper lorries to/from the Lime Beds.

Comment

Representation ID: 2780

Received: 20/08/2025

Respondent: Sarah Cooke

I&O_2950
None of these especially due to the gridlocked traffic on a49 and across winnington Bridge and in Hartford.  The infrastructure can not sustain more development and there has already been significant housing developments in these areas over the last 10 years. Surely this area has met its quota that can be sustained

Comment

Representation ID: 2874

Received: 15/08/2025

Respondent: Barry Melia

I&O_3045
I would suggest other areas to be considered as more suitable than Davenham would be NOR10  which has existing infrastructure, including better roads with access to the A49, doctors, Library, Community Hall.   Also NOR08 the land adjoining the A556 is more suitable too.   Further regeneration of Northwich Town Centre with affordable housing and not a block of apartments, as there is one already there that is only partly occupied! Plus further development of Winnington Village provided provision  is made within the plans and compulsory the cost of building a new bridge across the river Weaver.

Comment

Representation ID: 2979

Received: 16/08/2025

Respondent: Susan Conboy

I&O_3153
We urge the Council to give greater consideration to the following areas: - NOR10 - Weaverham, which has existing infrastructure and capacity to accommodate further planned growth and an opportunity to deliver a mix of housing with good access to the A49 - NOR08 - Land adjoining the A556 -opposite Hartford, where development would benefit from its better transport links A556 and access to main services NB Although Green belt the traffic from this proposed development would not add pressure on either Hartford or Davenham directly We also believe that the further regeneration of Northwich town centre, where brownfield land and underused commercial areas offer a prime opportunity for sustainable, mixed-use housing development should be considered, together with further expansion of Winnington Village 

Comment

Representation ID: 3043

Received: 17/08/2025

Respondent: Hannah Crabtree

NOR08, NOR10
I&O_3217
I recommend that the Council gives greater consideration to growth locations where existing infrastructure, transport links, and environmental capacity can sustainably support new development, specifically: NOR10 – Weaverham : This location benefits from existing infrastructure, capacity for planned growth, and an opportunity to deliver a balanced housing mix with good access to the A49. NOR08 – Land adjoining the A556 opposite Hartford : Although this is currently Green Belt, its location adjacent to the A556 and near key services means traffic from this development would not directly increase congestion in either Hartford or Davenham. Regeneration of Northwich town centre : Brownfield and underused commercial land within the town offer prime opportunities for sustainable, mixed-use housing development, supporting town centre vitality. Further expansion of Winnington Village : This site has established infrastructure and connectivity, making it a logical focus for future housing growth.

Comment

Representation ID: 3053

Received: 17/08/2025

Respondent: Anna Daws

NOR06
I&O_3227
The area around the current Winnington village which is a current urban development would be more suitable. This is an already area under development.

Comment

Representation ID: 3083

Received: 21/08/2025

Respondent: Ian Madej

I&O_3257
NOR 4 NOR5 NOR6 NOR7 NOR8

Comment

Representation ID: 3167

Received: 18/08/2025

Respondent: Dominic Lonsdale

NOR10, NOR08
I&O_3341
We urge the Council to give greater consideration to the following areas: - NOR10 - Weaverham, which has existing infrastructure and capacity to accommodate further planned growth and an opportunity to deliver a mix of housing with good access to the A49 - NOR08 - Land adjoining the A556 -opposite Hartford, where development would benefit from its better transport links A556 and access to main services NB Although Green belt the traffic from this proposed development would not add pressure on either Hartford or Davenham directly -We also believe that the further regeneration of Northwich town centre , where brownfield land and underused commercial areas offer a prime opportunity for sustainable, mixed-use housing development should be considered, together with further expansion of Winnington Village

Comment

Representation ID: 3170

Received: 18/08/2025

Respondent: Rachel Lonsdale

NOR10, NOR08
I&O_3344
We urge the Council to give greater consideration to the following areas: - NOR10 - Weaverham, which has existing infrastructure and capacity to accommodate further planned growth and an opportunity to deliver a mix of housing with good access to the A49 - NOR08 - Land adjoining the A556 -opposite Hartford, where development would benefit from its better transport links A556 and access to main services NB Although Green belt the traffic from this proposed development would not add pressure on either Hartford or Davenham directly -We also believe that the further regeneration of Northwich town centre , where brownfield land and underused commercial areas offer a prime opportunity for sustainable, mixed-use housing development should be considered, together with further expansion of Winnington Village

Comment

Representation ID: 3369

Received: 18/08/2025

Respondent: Angela Wright

NOR08
I&O_3543
Area NOR08 has good transport links ie the AA556. Also this area would not impact directly on either  Davenham or Hartford. 

Comment

Representation ID: 3373

Received: 18/08/2025

Respondent: Gordon Coxon

NOR10, NOR08
I&O_3547
I would like the council to give greater priority to the following areas: NORO10: Weaverham, which has the infrastructure already in place with good access to the A49. It also has the capacity to accommodate further growth of mixed housing. NORO8:  Land adjoining the A556 opposite Hartford, development would benefit from its proximity to the A556 and access to main services. This development should not add further pressure on Hartford or Davenham despite being Greenbelt.  Northwich town centre should be considered for regeneration, where brownfield Land and underused commercial areas offer a prime opportunity for sustainable mix use housing. That said Northwich would need a better road system put in place to accommodate the increase in traffic as the one way system easily becomes congested.

Comment

Representation ID: 3468

Received: 22/08/2025

Respondent: Gary Nunn

Question SS 29
I&O_3642
I think greater consideration should be given to the following areas: NOR10 - Weaverham, which has existing infrastructure and capacity to accommodate further planned growth and an opportunity to deliver a mix of housing with good access to the A49. NOR08 - Land adjoining the A556 -opposite Hartford, where development would benefit from its link to the A556 and access to main services NB Although Green belt the traffic from this proposed development would not add pressure on either Hartford or Davenham directly Also, the needs may be met by, further regeneration of Northwich town centre, where brownfield land and underused commercial areas offer a prime opportunity for sustainable, mixed-use housing development, together with further expansion of Winnington Village.

Comment

Representation ID: 3471

Received: 19/08/2025

Respondent: Sarah Evans

I&O_3645
I recommend that the Council gives greater consideration to growth locations where existing infrastructure, transport links, and environmental capacity can sustainably support new development, specifically: NOR10 – Weaverham : This location benefits from existing infrastructure, capacity for planned growth, and an opportunity to deliver a balanced housing mix with good access to the A49. NOR08 – Land adjoining the A556 opposite Hartford : Although this is currently Green Belt, its location adjacent to the A556 and near key services means traffic from this development would not directly increase congestion in either Hartford or Davenham. Regeneration of Northwich town centre : Brownfield and underused commercial land within the town offer prime opportunities for sustainable, mixed-use housing development, supporting town centre vitality. Further expansion of Winnington Village : This site has established infrastructure and connectivity, making it a logical focus for future housing growth.

Comment

Representation ID: 3486

Received: 19/08/2025

Respondent: Daniel Oates

NOr10, NOR08
I&O_3660
I would urge the Council to give greater consideration to the following areas: - NOR10 - Weaverham, which has existing infrastructure and capacity to accommodate further planned growth and an opportunity to deliver a mix of housing with good access to the A49. NOR08 - Land adjoining the A556 - opposite Hartford, where development would benefit from its better transport links A556 and access to main services. Although Green belt, the traffic from this proposed development would not add pressure on either Hartford or Davenham directly - I also believe that the further regeneration of Northwich town centre, where brownfield land and underused commercial areas offers a prime opportunity for sustainable, mixed-use housing development and should be considered, together with further expansion of Winnington Village.

Comment

Representation ID: 3559

Received: 22/08/2025

Respondent: Deryn O'Connor

I&O_3733
NOR6

Comment

Representation ID: 3882

Received: 28/08/2025

Respondent: Paul Birtles

I&O_4064
SS29 I would exclude NOR01, NOR09, NOR11 and NOR 12 as these impact large areas of greenbelt, whilst more central areas of the map remain under utilised. Whilst NOR10 also impacts greenbelt, it is a contained area bounded by a railway line; as such I'd support development here. Overall, another hybrid of the options proposed option!

Comment

Representation ID: 4051

Received: 25/08/2025

Respondent: ROBERT MCSWEENEY

I&O_4259
Little Leigh Parish Council's view is that areas NOR04 and NOR05 are suitable locations for business developments. 

Comment

Representation ID: 4196

Received: 25/08/2025

Respondent: Kelsall Parish Council

I&O_4425
On the Spactial Strategy maps, Northwich is shown as the area with most housing growth. However road connections to the west of the town are awful. Driving through Hartford North to south or East to West is extremely slow. There has been no improvement in the road network to keep pace with previous housebuilding.  Difficult to see how areas NOR07 to NOR12 can be developed without improvements to infrastructure. Add some mixed use, retail or employment land to the west of the town! Northwich includes Weaverham. It would make more sense to have a station in the NOR10 area than in Acton Bridge!

Comment

Representation ID: 4306

Received: 26/08/2025

Respondent: Civitas Planning Ltd

SS 29
I&O_4535
It is clear that NOR 01 is a sustainable site for growth, located on the edge of a settlement whilst also delivering a potentially huge contribution to housing supply.  This is site is well served by public transport and amenities, and the strategic scale of the proposed allocation will aid in growing Northwich in an organic and sustaianble way

Comment

Representation ID: 4316

Received: 19/08/2025

Respondent: Mrs Lesley Sharon Galloway

NOR08, NOR10
I&O_4545
There are two areas that could be given greater consideration -  NOR10  - Weaverham - there is existing infrastructure, and greater capacity. Weaverham has good connections via the A49 which links with other road networks including the M56. NOR08  - Land adjoining the A556 opposite Hartford which has better transport links to A556 and access to main services.  In addition, further regeneration of Northwich town centre should be considered  - there are brownfield sites that could be utilised. The area where the empty shops are now adjacent to Watling Street is lying empty and could be used, bringing vitality to an area of the town centre that is rapidly becoming an eyesore and has been lying empty for months.

Comment

Representation ID: 4322

Received: 20/08/2025

Respondent: David Bibby

NOR10, NOR08
I&O_4551
We urge the Council to give greater consideration to the following areas: - NOR10 - Weaverham, which has existing infrastructure and capacity to accommodate further planned growth and an opportunity to deliver a mix of housing with good access to the A49 - NOR08 - Land adjoining the A556 -opposite Hartford, where development would benefit from its better transport links A556 and access to main services NB Although Green belt the traffic from this proposed development would not add pressure on either Hartford or Davenham directly -We also believe that the further regeneration of Northwich town centre, where brownfield land and underused commercial areas offer a prime opportunity for sustainable, mixed-use housing development should be considered, together with further expansion of Winnington Village

Comment

Representation ID: 4347

Received: 26/08/2025

Respondent: Mr John Tudor

Map 5.6
I&O_4576
The area for growth NO1 is a sensible approach. It is located on the urban edge, north of the River Weaver pinch point. There are excellent infrastructure routes to the M56 and M6. This area has an industrial heritage in parts and no specific landscape protection. There appear to be natural barriers for containment and preventing sprawl. In terms of sustainability, it is located near Northwich, adjacent to Barnton, and offers numerous walks and leisure activities at nearby Marbury Park and Northwich Woodlands, which feature purpose-made walks and cycle routes leading to Northwich town centre.

Comment

Representation ID: 4368

Received: 20/08/2025

Respondent: Paul Spare

NOR02, NOR09, NOR10, NOR 11
I&O_4597
The areas marked as NOR02 NOR09 NOR10 AND NOR 11 satisfy most of the principles that listed in the Local Plan.  They are better situated to take advantage of the existing transport links and comply with net-zero policies.  They would require a smaller area of agricultural land.  They would have a smaller impact on village character and the wellbeing of residents

Comment

Representation ID: 4435

Received: 20/08/2025

Respondent: Ruth and Mike Smith

NOR01
I&O_4676
Options….What Options! The Proposals from CWAC suggest 3 different options, however the word OPTION suggests a choice and having viewed the results of the the 3 options I can see that Davenham doesn’t have a choice as the answer is the same for all options. It is my belief that Northwich and Davenham have sufficient houses and that the county would be far better served by either building a new town/villages or developing along other major roads, Kingstreet, A41, A51 rather than burying Davenham with residential developments over 2 times the size of the existing village. Instead NOR01 - Although currently identified as a green belt site the expansion to the North east of Barnton should be considered, due to its proximity to major transport links (A559), and access to existing village facilities. It would have minimal impacts on the surrounding landscape. It would also provide an opportunity to deliver a mix of housing as per the Local Plan requirements, Davenham is a historic village with a strong sense of identity and a designated Conservation Area. The proposed developments would dramatically alter the rural character of the village, and risk encroachment on heritage assets and open spaces valued by the community. The scale of development proposed is entirely disproportionate to the village’s size and setting I am aware of planning applications and interest from developers that are more aligned with the scale and character of the village. These include a current application submitted by Wain Estates, a pre-application from Stonhams, and a small development at Bostock Green collectively involving around 200 dwellings. These proposals would be more proportionate to Davenham’s capacity and infrastructure and would be more likely to receive support, provided they are delivered with appropriate design, infrastructure investment, and sensitivity to the village setting. For these reasons, I would urge Cheshire West and Chester Council to reconsider the proposed development allocations within the parish. I request that all current proposals for large-scale residential development in Davenham be removed or significantly scaled back in the final Local Plan 

Comment

Representation ID: 4446

Received: 20/08/2025

Respondent: Alan Evans

NOR10, NOR08
I&O_4694
I recommend that the Council gives greater consideration to growth locations where existing infrastructure, transport links, and environmental capacity can sustainably support new development, specifically: ·   NOR10 – Weaverham : This location benefits from existing infrastructure, capacity for planned growth, and an opportunity to deliver a balanced housing mix with good access to the A49. ·   NOR08 – Land adjoining the A556 opposite Hartford : Although this is currently Green Belt, its location adjacent to the A556 and near key services means traffic from this development would not directly increase congestion in either Hartford or Davenham. ·   Regeneration of Northwich town centre : Brownfield and underused commercial land within the town offer prime opportunities for sustainable, mixed-use housing development, supporting town centre vitality. ·   Further expansion of Winnington Village : This site has established infrastructure and connectivity, making it a logical focus for future housing growth.

Comment

Representation ID: 4461

Received: 20/08/2025

Respondent: Gill Evans

NOR10, NOR08
I&O_4719
I recommend that the Council gives greater consideration to growth locations where existing infrastructure, transport links, and environmental capacity can sustainably support new development, specifically: NOR10 – Weaverham : This location benefits from existing infrastructure, capacity for planned growth, and an opportunity to deliver a balanced housing mix with good access to the A49. NOR08 – Land adjoining the A556 opposite Hartford : Although this is currently Green Belt, its location adjacent to the A556 and near key services means traffic from this development would not directly increase congestion in either Hartford or Davenham. Regeneration of Northwich town centre : Brownfield and underused commercial land within the town offer prime opportunities for sustainable, mixed-use housing development, supporting town centre vitality. Further expansion of Winnington Village : This site has established infrastructure and connectivity, making it a logical focus for future housing growth.

Comment

Representation ID: 4474

Received: 26/08/2025

Respondent: Barnton Parish Council

I&O_4737
Option B more than doubles the size of Barnton village There is currently dispute re;  land is available for development (codicil on land registered for development)   Barnton also has one of the worst  road issues in Marbury due to challenges presented by  Winnington Village (Winnington Bridge) and proposed landfill at Winnington solar farm equating to 440 HGV's per day  for 5 years

Comment

Representation ID: 4481

Received: 21/08/2025

Respondent: Paul Lamb

NOR02
I&O_4747
Having thought heavily on this topic, I believe that NOR2 would be a more appropriate area to conduct such redevelopment plans. This is due to the business development and work opportunities being so close to this area that it makes more logical sense to focus on this area.

Comment

Representation ID: 4487

Received: 20/08/2025

Respondent: Malcolm & Lynda Keat

NOR08, NOR10, NOR11, NOR12
I&O_4755
Please find attached my comments regarding the CWAC proposals for additional housing in the Northwich area and more specifically the Village of Davenham. At the top level it appears that the allocation of building targets has been applied in a very simplistic way and has burdened the Northwich area and, in particular Davenham, with a disproportionate number of potential new houses for the County. NOR08 - This area runs along the A556 and would allow easy access to the main transport links and not add pressure to roads in Hartford or Davenham directly. NOR10, NOR11, NOR12 - The area of Weaverham has the capacity to allow development and has good access to the A49. There is no mention of brownfield development in the plan. If considered more fully it would identify parts of Winnington, near to the TATA works, the further expansion of Winnington Village and parts of Northwich centre where there are many empty commercial properties for a more balanced view of future housing developments.

Comment

Representation ID: 4530

Received: 21/08/2025

Respondent: Mr & Mrs Michael & Amanda Vernon

Agent: Savills (L & P) Ltd

I&O_4812
The Issues and Options consultation document identifies several potential ‘growth areas’ around Northwich at Map 5.6 (page 45). The consultation document sets out three Spatial Strategy Options, as follows: Option A – Retain the Green Belt, Option B – Follow current Local Plan level and distribution development, and Option C – sustainable transport corridors. Across all three growth options, Site 1 is proposed for allocation for employment purposes and Site 2 is to remain allocated for employment purposes. The map / Plan refers to site references NOR04 and NOR05, with the former representing land to the west of the railway line and existing employment allocation N4(f) and the latter site NOR05 relates to the land to the east of the railway line. The fact that all three growth options include both sites NOR04 and NOR05, confirms that both sites are considered to be suitable and deliverable employment allocations. These would make an appropriate extension to Gladbrook Business Park and which both fall within Policy N5, Gadbrook employment area. We would also highlight that sites NOR04 and NOR05 are the only large employment allocations directed to Northwich, other than the small employment site at NOR03. This is despite Northwich being one of the main towns and having good connectivity to the strategic highways network with access to Junction 19 of the M6, which is a prime corridor for strategic commercial occupiers. The initial stage of the LAA therefore indicates that Northwich is the preeminent location for housing delivery in the District. The estimated capacity total for Northwich (3,586 units) is the highest out of all of the urban areas. Northwich is followed by Winsford, Ellesmere Port and Chester respectively in terms of total estimated capacity for housing delivery. Given the high levels of housing distribution directed to Northwich, in conjunction there should also be sufficient employment land to align with this level of growth to Northwich. We therefore fully support the draft allocation of NOR04 and NOR05 within each of the growth options for Northwich and suitable employment allocations within the new Local Plan.