Comment

Representation ID: 15097

Received: 29/08/2025

Respondent: Persimmon Homes

Agent: Asteer Planning

I&O_15656
Persimmon consider that the site could be included as part of potential growth location NOR09, in the case that this is pursued within the chosen spatial strategy. The exclusion of the site from NOR09 would create an isolated wedge of open countryside land, which forms no functional purpose as ‘open countryside’, wedged between the existing settlement boundary and proposed residential growth. Notwithstanding this and under any growth option, land at Fullerton Road should be identified as a suitable and deliverable infill site that does not contribute to the wider open countryside setting; and which would form a natural and logical extension to recent successful residential developments at Albermarle Avenue (Redrow Hartford) and Fullerton Road (developed by Persimmon). The settlement of Northwich also has a range of major physical and policy constraints along its settlement edges (as illustrated in the Constraints Map of Northwich at Figure 8.1 of the Issues and Options Consultation, included as Figure 3 below). These include the Green Belt which bounds the settlement to the north, Areas of Special County Value (“ASCV”) to the northeast and south of Northwich and key settlement gaps, particularly around the south of the settlement. These constraints bolster the importance of makingthe most use of vacant, underutilised infill sites which could deliver much-needed housing with a very limited impact on the settlement boundary or any of the major identified physical and policy constraints. 

Comment

Representation ID: 15223

Received: 29/08/2025

Respondent: Barratt Redrow Plc

Agent: Pegasus Planning Group Ltd

I&O_15782
Alongside the provision of circa 580 homes, Land at Chester Road, Hartford also has the ability to deliver a potential new school and local amenities area, alongside substantial areas of greenspace (known as Hartford Parkland), a community orchard and community allotments. Land at Chester Road, Hartford (NOR09) is therefore very well placed to deliver additional infrastructure for the beneficial use of the existing community, as well as future residents.

Comment

Representation ID: 15475

Received: 21/10/2025

Respondent: Wirral Borough Council

I&O_16034
No comments at this stage

Support

Representation ID: 15970

Received: 29/08/2025

Respondent: Northern Trust Land Limited

Agent: Savills (UK) Limited

I&O_16551
Northwich is considered to be an appropriate settlement to accommodate a significant proportion of housing development in the New Local Plan. The Places Background Paper for Northwich (amended 2024) confirms that the town of Northwich and its adjoining settlements of Anderton, Barnton, Davenham, Hartford, Lostock Gralam, Lower Marston, Lower Wincham, Rudheath and Weaverham combine to form the third largest urban area in the District. The initial outcomes of the Stage One LAA also conclude that Northwich has the most available land out of any of the urban areas in the District to accommodate housing. This should be reflected in the New Local Plan.

Comment

Representation ID: 16048

Received: 29/08/2025

Respondent: Barratt Homes

Agent: Savills (UK) Limited

I&O_16629
Northwich is considered to be an appropriate settlement to accommodate housing development as part of the New Local Plan. The Places Background Paper for Northwich (amended 2024) confirms that the town of Northwich and its adjoining settlements of Anderton, Barnton, Davenham, Hartford, Lostock Gralam, Lower Marston, Lower Wincham, Rudheath and Weaverham combine to form the third largest urban area in the District. The initial outcomes of the Stage One LAA also conclude that Northwich has the most available land out of any of the urban areas in the District to accommodate housing. This should be reflected in the New Local Plan.