Comment

Representation ID: 9701

Received: 03/09/2025

Respondent: Vistry Group and J Whittingham

Agent: J10 Planning

I&O_10197
The options for Northwich all have something wrong with them; for instance: NOR1 at Barnton/Anderton feels as though it would need a strategic link road to service it NOR2 at Wincham suffers from poor accessibility and would lead to a remote and detached location without community infrastructure support NOR10, 11 and 12 at Weaverham may offer the best fit but this is less an expansion of Northwich and more about the re-definition of Weaverham without supporting infrastructure NOR6 will change the character of Davenham, whilst not benefitting from great access NOR7, 8 and 9 may offer the best option for Northwich (aka Hartford)

Comment

Representation ID: 9823

Received: 03/09/2025

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

Agent: J10 Planning

I&O_10320
The options for Northwich all have something wrong with them; for instance: NOR1 at Barnton/Anderton feels as though it would need a strategic link road to service it NOR2 at Wincham suffers from poor accessibility and would lead to a remote and detached location without community infrastructure support NOR10, 11 and 12 at Weaverham may offer the best fit but this is less an expansion of Northwich and more about the re-definition of Weaverham without supporting infrastructure NOR6 will change the character of Davenham, whilst not benefitting from great access NOR7, 8 and 9 may offer the best option for Northwich (aka Hartford)

Comment

Representation ID: 9897

Received: 27/08/2025

Respondent: Greg Osborn

NOR06, NOR07
I&O_10394
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 size of the village and setting and Davenham’s existing infrastructure is already operating at or near capacity. The road network, particularly the A556, Hartford Road and London Road suffers from heavy congestion and further development would exacerbate traffic, air quality, and safety concerns. Public transport provision is minimal, and additional residents would place unsustainable pressure on limited local bus services. The sites identified include areas at risk of flooding or on land that serves an important function in mitigating local flood risk. Any development here would increase surface water run-off and impact local watercourses. Furthermore, there would be a loss of biodiversity and greenfield land, contrary to sustainability objectives. 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 and would also urge 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: 9970

Received: 27/08/2025

Respondent: Colin Day

NOR06, NOR07
I&O_10467
Question 31 - Are there any constraints, including Infrastructure provision, that should be considered for Northwich/DAVENHAM when developing the new Local Plan   Northwich It is a real positive to see the expansion of the Victoria Infirmary, but the town still suffers from a shortage of Doctors Dentists, Teachers - especially SEN and of course from an emergency services perspective the ever reducing fire service vis a vis more housing to provide cover for London Road, Chester Road Castle Street, Manchester Road - at peak times and Saturdays these roads are operating at capacity and many residents living on the outskirts will not travel into the town centre because of the traffic queues into town!!  Davenham  CWACs Local plan states that they will continue to:-  Protect the character of a village: allowing developers to double the size of Davenham is at odds with this  Promote wellbeing: these proposals would allow development on green spaces  Only consider Prime farmland in exceptional circumstances - Both NOR06 & NOR07 are both considered to be prime farmland  Ensure there is appropriate infrastructure! Roads at capacity, Buses infrequent and availability not conducive to regular use. Trains require users to drive to all nearby stations - car parking is costly and limited  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 Davenham’s existing infrastructure is already operating at or near capacity. The road network,particularly the A556, Hartford Road, and London Road, suffers from heavy congestion, and further development would exacerbate traffic, air quality, and safety concerns. Public transport provision is minimal, and additional residents would place unsustainable pressure on limited local bus services. The sites identified include areas at risk of flooding or on land that serves an important function in mitigating local flood risk. Any development here would increase surface water run-off and impact local watercourses. Furthermore, there would be a loss of biodiversity and greenfield land, contrary to sustainability objectives. There is no Doctors or Dentists surgery in the village and the primary school is operating at capacity. The bus service is limited and there is no access to a railway station without driving at least 15 mins to Hartford, Northwich or Plumley - NOR06 - Land to the rear of Church Street and London Road   Lack of adequate infrastructure is already known to CWAC Highways. This area would require access via two of the three busiest streets in the village! These roads operate at capacity at peak times  A known and designated conservation area is situated in the centre of NOR06  NOR06 is home to two working farms and both of these landowners (either side of the Conservation area) have publicly stated they have no intention of selling their farms  We are aware of a 72 Bed Dementia care nursing home currently working its way through the planning process - When approved, it will take land in NOR06 and increase traffic via staff visitors and suppliers  There is a long established footpath here that would need to be protected  A large sewage pipe runs across this land  The land falls steeply down to Elderbriar brook. This would be overwhelmed with substantial surface water. It feeds into the River Dane near the old stone bridge and this area has seen a broad area of flooded farmland in recent years.  The area is known for its diverse fauna and flora with ancient trees that are home to a variety of birds  The grass areas are homes to foxes hedgehogs bees etc and should be protected under existing wildlife and conservation requirements/regulations - NOR07 - Land off Eaton lane - currently down a single track lane  Another Infrastructure hotspot known to CWAC Highways, as all current traffic from Eaton Lane, Eaton Crescent & Pritchard Drive, have to use Hartford road (The third known busiest road in the village) to access the A556  There has been serious flooding around the junction of Eaton Land and Hartford – below the site where NOR07 is proposed. Increased areas of tarmac and concrete will magnify this problem.  A development of 440 houses would easily equate to over 800 cars - and Eaton Lane could not cope with this volume of traffic  Eaton Lane (post cattle grid) is home to a ground works business, a working farm and a small residential site plus a Caravan Club recognised Camp site. These businesses would be severely impacted by any housing development  NORO7 has been identified by Cadent as a proposed route for a future Hydrogen pipeline. This introduces a significant future infrastructure constraint and raises potential safety and planning concerns. The presence of such a pipeline would almost certainly reduce the developable area and adds a further layer of risk that has not been adequately accounted for in the site assessment process  Eaton Lane -the actual farm land is considered to be in the top 10 in the UK re it’s condition for growing crops. It is currently used to grow crops such as Maze & Cheshire new potatoes  The Land is also home to numerous butterflies, bees, foxes, wood pigeons, buzzards and Bats, (we believe there could be a Roost in the trees near to the railway line) There is also Owls are nesting there and there are multiple Badger sets (which are now protected by the current Government)  Cheshire Wildlife Trust are also in the process of identifying more wildlife corridors and Vale Royal Locks and the surrounding fields are in scope for this!  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 pre application submitted by Stonhams for a reasonably sized development and village Community centre on land adjoining Butchers Stile We are also aware of Tatton Estate’s plans to develop the Hamlet of Bostock, opposite the Hayhurst Arms i.e Bostock Green. These two developments, if included in the Local plan would collectively add circa 200 dwellings to the Parish 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 would hope that all current proposals for large-scale residential development in Davenham are removed or significantly scaled back in the final Local Plan as they are totally at odds with the stated aims regarding local village communities.

Comment

Representation ID: 10058

Received: 27/08/2025

Respondent: Lady Sue Day

I&O_10555
Northwich It is a real positive to see the expansion of the Victoria Infirmary, but the town still suffers from a shortage of Doctors Dentists, Teachers - especially SEN and of course from an emergency services perspective the ever reducing fire service vis a vis more housing to provide cover for London Road, Chester Road Castle Street, Manchester Road - at peak times and Saturdays these roads are operating at capacity and many residents living on the outskirts will not travel into the town centre because of the traffic queues into town!!  Davenham  CWACs Local plan states that they will continue to:-  Protect the character of a village: allowing developers to double the size of Davenham is at odds with this  Promote wellbeing: these proposals would allow development on green spaces  Only consider Prime farmland in exceptional circumstances - Both NOR06 & NOR07 are both considered to be prime farmland  Ensure there is appropriate infrastructure! Roads at capacity, Buses infrequent and availability not conducive to regular use. Trains require users to drive to all nearby stations - car parking is costly and limited  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 Davenham’s existing infrastructure is already operating at or near capacity. The road network,particularly the A556, Hartford Road, and London Road, suffers from heavy congestion, and further development would exacerbate traffic, air quality, and safety concerns. Public transport provision is minimal, and additional residents would place unsustainable pressure on limited local bus services. The sites identified include areas at risk of flooding or on land that serves an important function in mitigating local flood risk. Any development here would increase surface water run-off and impact local watercourses. Furthermore, there would be a loss of biodiversity and greenfield land, contrary to sustainability objectives. There is no Doctors or Dentists surgery in the village and the primary school is operating at capacity. The bus service is limited and there is no access to a railway station without driving at least 15 mins to Hartford, Northwich or Plumley - NOR06 - Land to the rear of Church Street and London Road   Lack of adequate infrastructure is already known to CWAC Highways. This area would require access via two of the three busiest streets in the village! These roads operate at capacity at peak times  A known and designated conservation area is situated in the centre of NOR06  NOR06 is home to two working farms and both of these landowners (either side of the Conservation area) have publicly stated they have no intention of selling their farms  We are aware of a 72 Bed Dementia care nursing home currently working its way through the planning process - When approved, it will take land in NOR06 and increase traffic via staff visitors and suppliers  There is a long established footpath here that would need to be protected  A large sewage pipe runs across this land  The land falls steeply down to Elderbriar brook. This would be overwhelmed with substantial surface water. It feeds into the River Dane near the old stone bridge and this area has seen a broad area of flooded farmland in recent years.  The area is known for its diverse fauna and flora with ancient trees that are home to a variety of birds  The grass areas are homes to foxes hedgehogs bees etc and should be protected under existing wildlife and conservation requirements/regulations - NOR07 - Land off Eaton lane - currently down a single track lane  Another Infrastructure hotspot known to CWAC Highways, as all current traffic from Eaton Lane, Eaton Crescent & Pritchard Drive, have to use Hartford road (The third known busiest road in the village) to access the A556  There has been serious flooding around the junction of Eaton Land and Hartford – below the site where NOR07 is proposed. Increased areas of tarmac and concrete will magnify this problem.  A development of 440 houses would easily equate to over 800 cars - and Eaton Lane could not cope with this volume of traffic  Eaton Lane (post cattle grid) is home to a ground works business, a working farm and a small residential site plus a Caravan Club recognised Camp site. These businesses would be severely impacted by any housing development  NORO7 has been identified by Cadent as a proposed route for a future Hydrogen pipeline. This introduces a significant future infrastructure constraint and raises potential safety and planning concerns. The presence of such a pipeline would almost certainly reduce the developable area and adds a further layer of risk that has not been adequately accounted for in the site assessment process  Eaton Lane -the actual farm land is considered to be in the top 10 in the UK re it’s condition for growing crops. It is currently used to grow crops such as Maze & Cheshire new potatoes  The Land is also home to numerous butterflies, bees, foxes, wood pigeons, buzzards and Bats, (we believe there could be a Roost in the trees near to the railway line) There is also Owls are nesting there and there are multiple Badger sets (which are now protected by the current Government)  Cheshire Wildlife Trust are also in the process of identifying more wildlife corridors and Vale Royal Locks and the surrounding fields are in scope for this!  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 pre application submitted by Stonhams for a reasonably sized development and village Community centre on land adjoining Butchers Stile We are also aware of Tatton Estate’s plans to develop the Hamlet of Bostock, opposite the Hayhurst Arms i.e Bostock Green. These two developments, if included in the Local plan would collectively add circa 200 dwellings to the Parish 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 would hope that all current proposals for large-scale residential development in Davenham are removed or significantly scaled back in the final Local Plan as they are totally at odds with the stated aims regarding local village communities.

Comment

Representation ID: 10061

Received: 27/08/2025

Respondent: Karen Irvine

I&O_10558
NOR06 - NOR07  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 size of the village and setting and Davenham’s existing infrastructure is already operating at or near capacity. The road network, particularly the A556, Hartford Road and London Road suffers from heavy congestion and further development would exacerbate traffic, air quality, and safety concerns. Public transport provision is minimal, and additional residents would place unsustainable pressure on limited local bus services. The sites identified include areas at risk of flooding or on land that serves an important function in mitigating local flood risk. Any development here would increase surface water run-off and impact local watercourses. Furthermore, there would be a loss of biodiversity and greenfield land, contrary to sustainability objectives. 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 and would also urge 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: 10064

Received: 27/08/2025

Respondent: Yvonne Chadderton

I&O_10561
Northwich It is a real positive to see the expansion of the Victoria Infirmary, but the town still suffers from an acute shortage of Doctors, Dentists,Teachers - especially SEN and of course from an emergency services perspective the ever reducing fire service is a concern.   Consider London Road, Chester Road, Castle Street and Manchester Road - at peak times and Saturdays these roads are operating over capacity already and many residents living on the outskirts will not travel  into the town centre because of the traffic queues into town. Highways need to consider park & ride (see also my comments re NOR10) Weaverham.   Davenham CWACs Local Plan states that they will continue to:- 1. Protect the character of the village, allowing developers to double the size of Davenham makes this impossible 2. Promote wellbeing,: these proposals would allow development on green spaces 3. Only consider Prime Farmland in exceptional circumstances - Both NOR06 & NOR07 are both Prime Farmland 4. Ensure there is appropriate infrastructure Our roads are at capacity, buses infrequent and availability not conducive to regular use. Trains require users to drive a long way to stations - car parking there is costly and limited - NOR06 - NOR07 Davenham is a historic village with a strong sense of identity and is a designated Conservation Area. The proposed developments would dramatically alter the charming 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. Davenham’s existing infrastructure is already operating over capacity. The road network,particularly the A556, Hartford Road, and London Road, already suffers from heavy congestion, and further development would exacerbate traffic, air quality, and safety concerns. There is currently very little parking available in the centre of the village and cars parking along the road reduce the traffic to single lane causing a great deal of congestion. Public transport provision is minimal, and additional residents would place unsustainable pressure on limited local bus services. The sites identified also include areas at risk of flooding or are on land that serves an important function in mitigating local flood risk. Any development here would increase surface water run-off and impact local watercourses. Furthermore, there would be a loss of biodiversity and greenfield land, contrary to sustainability objectives.There is no Doctors' or Dentists' surgery in the village and the primary school is already operating at capacity.. The bus service is limited and there is no access to a railway station without driving at least 15 mins to Hartford, Northwich or Plumley   - NOR06 - Land to the rear of Church Street and London Road The lack of adequate infrastructure is already known to CWAC Highways. This area wouldrequire access via two of the three busiest streets in the village! These roads already  operate over capacity at peak times ● A known and designated conservation area is situated in the centre of NOR06 ● NOR06 is home to two working farms and both of these landowners (either side of the Conservation area) have publicly stated they have no intention of selling their farms ● We are aware of a 72 Bed Dementia care nursing home currently working its way through the planning process - If and when approved, it will take land in NOR06 and increase traffic because of staff visitors and suppliers ● There is a long established footpath here that would need to be protected ● A large sewage pipe runs across this land ● The land falls steeply down to Elderbriar brook. This would be overwhelmed with substantial surface water. It feeds into the River Dane near the old stone bridge and this area has seen a broad area of flooded farmland in recent years. ● The area is known for its diverse fauna and flora with ancient trees that are home to a variety of birds including owls and kestrels ● The farmed areas are homes to foxes, hedgehogs, hares, bees and buzzards and should be protected under existing wildlife and conservation requirements/regulations. The farmer at the back of London Road spends a lot of time maintaining the hedgerows giving wonderful wildlife corridors for birds and small creatures, which in turn allow birds like Sparrow Hawks, Owls  and Buzzards to thrive. If houses are built on this land it will squeeze out the wildlife into smaller spaces. It doesn't make sense to do this when brownfield sites and town centre sites are still available to build on. - NOR07 - Land off Eaton lane - currently down a single track lane ● Another Infrastructure hotspot known to CWAC Highways, as all current traffic from Eaton Lane, Eaton Crescent & Pritchard Drive, have to use Hartford Road (The third known busiest road in the village) to access the A556 ● There has recently been serious flooding around the junction of Eaton Lane and Hartford Road – below the site where NOR07 is proposed. Increased areas of tarmac and concrete will magnify this problem. ● A development of 440 houses would easily equate to over 800 cars - and Eaton Lane could not cope with this volume of traffic ● Eaton Lane (post cattle grid) is home to a ground works business, a working farm and a small residential site plus a Caravan Club recognised camp site. These businesses would be severely impacted by any housing development ● NORO7 has been identified by Cadent as a proposed route for a future Hydrogen pipeline. This introduces a significant future infrastructure constraint and raises potential safety and planning concerns. The presence of such a pipeline would almost certainly reduce the developable area and adds a further layer of risk that has not been adequately accounted for in the site assessment process ● Eaton Lane -this farm land is some of the best in the UK for growing crops. It is currently used to grow Maize and potatoes ● The land is also home to numerous butterflies, bees, foxes, wood pigeons, buzzards and bats, (we believe there could be a roost in the trees near to the railway line). Owls are also nesting there and there are multiple badger sets (which are now protected) ● Cheshire Wildlife Trust are also in the process of identifying more wildlife corridors and Vale Royal Locks and the surrounding fields are in scope for this! 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 pre application submitted by Stonhams for a reasonably sized development and village Community centre on land adjoining Butchers Stile. I am also aware of Tatton Estate’s plans to develop the Hamlet of Bostock, opposite the Hayhurst Arms i.e Bostock Green. These two developments, if included in the Local plan would collectively add circa 200 dwellings to the Parish. 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 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 are removed or significantly scaled back in the final Local Plan

Comment

Representation ID: 10128

Received: 27/08/2025

Respondent: Lynne Manifould

I&O_10625
It is a real positive to see the expansion of the Victoria Infirmary, but the town still suffers from a  shortage of Doctors Dentists, Teachers - especially SEN and of course from an emergency  services perspective the ever reducing fire service vis a vis more housing to provide cover for London Road, Chester Road Castle Street, Manchester Road - at peak times and Saturdays  these roads are operating at capacity and many residents living on the outskirts will not travel  into the town centre because of the traffic queues into town!! Highways need to consider park &  ride (plus see our comments re NOR10 - Weaverham

Comment

Representation ID: 10143

Received: 27/08/2025

Respondent: Graham Manifould

I&O_10640
Question 31 - Are there any constraints, including Infrastructure provision, that should be considered for Northwich/DAVENHAM when developing the new Local Plan Northwich It is a real positive to see the expansion of the Victoria Infirmary, but the town still suffers from a shortage of Doctors Dentists, Teachers - especially SEN and of course from an emergency services perspective the ever reducing fire service vis a vis more housing to provide cover for London Road, Chester Road Castle Street, Manchester Road - at peak times and Saturdays these roads are operating at capacity and many residents living on the outskirts will not travel into the town centre because of the traffic queues into town!! Highways need to consider park & ride (plus see our comments re NOR10 - Weaverham Davenham CWACs Local plan states that they will continue to:- Protect the character of a village: allowing developers to double the size of Davenham is 3.4. at odds with this Promote wellbeing: these proposals would allow development on green spaces Only consider Prime farmland in exceptional circumstances - Both NOR06 & NOR07 are both considered to be prime farmland Ensure there is appropriate infrastructure! Roads at capacity, Buses infrequent and availability not conducive to regular use. Trains require users to drive to all nearby stations - car parking is costly and limited -  NOR06 - NOR07  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. Public transport provision is minimal, and additional residents would place unsustainable pressure on limited local bus services. The sites identified include areas at risk of flooding or on land that serves an important function in mitigating local flood risk. Any development here would increase surface water run-off and impact local watercourses. Furthermore, there would be a loss of biodiversity and greenfield land, contrary to sustainability objectives. There is no Doctors or Dentists surgery in the village and the primary school is operating at capacity. The bus service is limited and there is no access to a railway station without driving at least 15 mins to Hartford, Northwich or Plumley -  NOR06 - Land to the rear of Church Street and London Road Lack of adequate infrastructure is already known to CWAC Highways. This area would require access via two of the three busiest streets in the village! These roads operate at capacity at peak times A known and designated conservation area is situated in the centre of NOR06 NOR06 is home to two working farms and both of these landowners (either side of the Conservation area) have publicly stated they have no intention of selling their farms We are aware of a 72 Bed Dementia care nursing home currently working its way through the planning process - When approved, it will take land in NOR06 and increase traffic via staff visitors and suppliers There is a long established footpath here that would need to be protected A large sewage pipe runs across this  grass areas are homes to foxes hedgehogs bees etc and should be protected under existing wildlife and conservation requirements/regulations - NOR07 - Land off Eaton lane - currently down a single track lane Another Infrastructure hotspot known to CWAC Highways, as all current traffic from Eaton Lane, Eaton Crescent & Pritchard Drive, have to use Hartford road (The third known busiest road in the village) to access the A556 There has been serious flooding around the junction of Eaton Land and Hartford – below the site where NOR07 is proposed. Increased areas of tarmac and concrete will magnify this problem. A development of 440 houses would easily equate to over 800 cars - and Eaton Lane could not cope with this volume of traffic Eaton Lane (post cattle grid) is home to a ground works business, a working farm and a small residential site plus a Caravan Club recognised Camp site. These businesses would be severely impacted by any housing development● NORO7 has been identified by Cadent as a proposed route for a future Hydrogen pipeline. This introduces a significant future infrastructure constraint and raises potential safety and planning concerns. The presence of such a pipeline would almost certainly reduce the developable area and adds a further layer of risk that has not been adequately accounted for in the site assessment process Eaton Lane -the actual farm land is considered to be in the top 10 in the UK re it’s condition for growing crops. It is currently used to grow crops such as Maze & Cheshire new potatoes The Land is also home to numerous butterflies, bees, foxes, wood pigeons, buzzards and Bats, (we believe there could be a Roost in the trees near to the railway line) There is also Owls are nesting there and there are multiple Badger sets (which are now protected by the current Government) Cheshire Wildlife Trust are also in the process of identifying more wildlife corridors and Vale Royal Locks and the surrounding fields are in scope for this! We are aware of planning applications and interest from developers that are more aligned with the scale and character of the village. These include a current pre application submitted by Stonhams for a reasonably sized development and village Community centre on land adjoining Butchers Stile We are also aware of Tatton Estate’s plans to develop the Hamlet of Bostock, opposite the Hayhurst Arms i.e Bostock Green. These two developments, if included in the Local plan would collectively add circa 200 dwellings to the Parish 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

Comment

Representation ID: 10276

Received: 27/08/2025

Respondent: Mr Kerry Blakeman

I&O_10773
It is a real positive to see the expansion of the Victoria Infirmary, but the town still suffers from a shortage of Doctors Dentists, Teachers - especially SEN and of course from an emergency services perspective the ever reducing fire service vis a vis more housing to provide cover for London Road, Chester Road Castle Street, Manchester Road - at peak times and Saturdays these roads are operating at capacity and many residents living on the outskirts will not travel into the town centre because of the traffic queues into town!! Highways need to consider a park & ride scheme  (plus see my comments re NOR10 – Weaverham). Davenham CWACs Local plan states that they will continue to:- Protect the character of a village: allowing developers to double the size of Davenham is at odds with this. Promote wellbeing: these proposals would allow development on green spaces Only consider Prime farmland in exceptional circumstances - Both NOR06 & NOR07 are both considered to be prime farmland Ensure there is appropriate infrastructure! Roads at capacity – just visit London Road outside Devenhams Coffee shop any morning or evening peak. Buses are infrequent and availability not conducive to regular use. Trains require users to drive to all nearby stations - car parking is costly and limited  NOR06 - NOR07 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. Davenham’s existing infrastructure is already operating at or near capacity. The road network, particularly the A556, Hartford Road, and London Road, suffers from heavy congestion, and further development would exacerbate traffic, air quality, and safety concerns. Public transport provision is minimal, and additional residents would place unsustainable pressure on limited local bus services. The sites identified include areas at risk of flooding or on land that serves an important function in mitigating local flood risk. Any development here would increase surface water run-off and impact local watercourses. Furthermore, there would be a loss of biodiversity and greenfield land, contrary to sustainability objectives. There is no Doctors or Dentists surgery in the village and the primary school is operating at capacity. The bus service is limited and there is no access to a railway station without driving at least 15 mins to Hartford, Northwich or Plumley NOR06 - Land to the rear of Church Street and London Road. Lack of adequate infrastructure is already known to CWAC Highways. This area would require access via two of the three busiest streets in the village! These roads operate at capacity at peak times A known and designated conservation area is situated in the centre of NOR06 NOR06 is home to two working farms and both of these landowners (either side of the Conservation area) have publicly stated they have no intention of selling their farm I am aware of a 72 bed dementia care nursing home currently working its way through the planning process - When approved, it will take land in NOR06 and increase traffic via staff visitors and suppliers There is a long-established footpath here that would need to be protected A large sewage pipe runs across this land The land falls steeply down to Elderbriar brook. This would be overwhelmed with substantial surface water. It feeds into the River Dane near the old stone bridge and this area has seen a broad area of flooded farmland in recent years. The area is known for its diverse fauna and flora with ancient trees that are home to a variety of birds The grass areas are homes to foxes’ hedgehogs’ bees etc and should be protected under existing wildlife and conservation requirements/regulations NOR07 - Land off Eaton lane - currently down a single-track lane Another Infrastructure hotspot known to CWAC Highways, as all current traffic from Eaton Lane, Eaton Crescent & Pritchard Drive, have to use Hartford Road (The third known busiest road in the village) to access the A556 There has been serious flooding around the junction of Eaton Land and Hartford – below the site where NOR07 is proposed. Increased areas of tarmac and concrete will magnify this problem. A development of 440 houses would easily equate to over 800 cars - and Eaton Lane/Hartford Road could not cope with this volume of traffic  Eaton Lane (post cattle grid) is home to a ground works business, a working farm and a small residential site plus a Caravan Club recognised Camp site. These businesses would be severely impacted by any housing development NORO7 has been identified by Cadent as a proposed route for a future Hydrogen pipeline. This introduces a significant future infrastructure constraint and raises potential safety and planning concerns. The presence of such a pipeline would almost certainly reduce the developable area and adds a further layer of risk that has not been adequately accounted for in the site assessment process Eaton Lane -the actual farmland is considered to be in the top 10 in the UK re it’s condition for growing crops. It is currently used to grow crops such as Maze & Cheshire new potatoes The Land is also home to numerous butterflies, bees, foxes, wood pigeons, buzzards and Bats, (I understand there could be a Roost in the trees near to the railway line) There is also Owls are nesting there and there are multiple Badger sets (which are now protected by the current Government) Cheshire Wildlife Trust are also in the process of identifying more wildlife corridors and Vale Royal Locks and the surrounding fields are in scope for this!  I am aware of planning applications and interest from developers that are more aligned withthe scale and character of the village. These include a current pre application submitted by Stonhams for a reasonably sized development and village Community centre on land adjoining Butchers Stile I am also aware of Tatton Estate’s plans to develop the Hamlet of Bostock, opposite the Hayhurst Arms i.e Bostock Green. These two developments, if included in the Local plan would collectively add circa 200 dwellings to the Parish. 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 of Davenham. 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: 10378

Received: 27/08/2025

Respondent: Scott & Jen Maslin

I&O_10875
We would like to strongly object to the building of thousands of homes north of Barnton. The lack of infrastructure after the building of the thousands of homes at Winnington has severely impacted the village.  A second bridge must be buil t especially with the expected additional lorries due to the TATA ground works.  Our village (and roads) cannot sustain any more traffic.  Our doctor surgery is at breaking point, how on earth will they cope with thousands more people in the area. Not to mention the impact to wildlife.  We feed and support our local hedgehog population which as you know is in serious decline - The loss of habitat in the surrounding countryside for not only hedgehogs but other wildlife too would be disastrous.

Comment

Representation ID: 10403

Received: 27/08/2025

Respondent: Mr John Nicholls

NOR06, NOR07
I&O_10900
Having looked at the proposed local plan consultation we are looking at a further 7,166 houses plus all those already in the pipeline, in addition to the proposed allocation for Winsford all within a 4 km radius of Northwich. The road network struggles to cope at peak times now. Northwich  It is a real positive to see the expansion of the Victoria Infirmary, but the town still suffers from a shortage of Doctors, Dentists and Teachers - especially SEN and of course from an emergency services perspective the ever-reducing fire service vis a vis more housing to provide cover for.  London Road, Chester Road, Castle Street, Manchester Road - at peak times and Saturdays these roads are operating at capacity and many residents living on the outskirts will not travel into the town centre because of the traffic queues into town.   Davenham  CWACs Local Plan states that they will continue to: Protect the character of a village: allowing developers to double the size of Davenham is at odds with this. Promote wellbeing: these proposals would allow development on green spaces. Only consider prime farmland in exceptional circumstances: NOR06 and NOR07 are both considered to be prime farmland. Ensure there is appropriate infrastructure: Roads at capacity, buses infrequent and availability not conducive to regular use. Trains require users to drive to all nearby stations - car parking is costly and limited. NOR06 - NOR07:  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. Davenham’s existing infrastructure is already operating at or near capacity. The road network, particularly the A556, Hartford Road, and London Road, suffers from heavy congestion despite  having a bypass, one of the reasons being the number of new houses built in Moulton has increased the volume of traffic which should be using the bypass to link with the A556, however where the Bypass meets the A556 we have 4 way traffic lights which creates congestion which deters  people from using the bypass.  Further development would exacerbate traffic, air quality, and safety concerns. There is no Doctor’s or Dentist’s surgery in the village and all doctors’ surgeries in the area are at full capacity making it very difficult to get appointments.  The primary school is also operating at capacity.  NOR06 -  Lack of adequate infrastructure is already known to CWAC Highways. This area would require access via two of the three busiest streets in the village!  These roads already operate at capacity at peak times. NOR7  A development of 440 houses would easily equate to over 800 cars and Eaton Lane could not cope with this volume of traffic. Eaton Lane - the actual farmland is considered to be in the top 10 in the UK regarding its condition for growing crops. It is currently used to grow crops such as maize, Cheshire new potatoes and grain crops.

Comment

Representation ID: 10426

Received: 27/08/2025

Respondent: Howard Leonard

I&O_10924
I also believe the infrastructure around the Northwich Area needs to be looked at seriously if as your plan states an additional 5000 houses to be built.

Comment

Representation ID: 10452

Received: 27/08/2025

Respondent: Nadia O'Boye

NOR 6, NOR 7
I&O_10950
Northwich Although the planned expansion of Victoria Infirmary is welcome, the town continues to suffer from shortages of GPs, dentists, and teachers (including SEN provision). Roads such as London Road, Chester Road, and Manchester Road are already operating at capacity, with severe congestion at peak times. Many residents avoid the town centre because of traffic. A Park & Ride scheme and improved public transport should be considered before large-scale housing is approved. Davenham The Local Plan states that development should protect village character, avoid unnecessary loss of green space, and safeguard prime farmland — yet the proposed sites NOR06 and NOR07 contradict these principles. NOR06 (rear of Church Street and London Road) This area sits within and around the designated Conservation Area, with heritage assets that would be severely harmed. Access would be via some of the busiest village roads, already congested at peak times. The site is home to working farms whose owners have no intention of selling, and part of the land is already allocated to a planned dementia care home. It contains established footpaths, steeply sloping land feeding into Elderbriar Brook (a known flood risk area), and habitats for a wide range of wildlife including badgers, hedgehogs, birds, and ancient trees. Significant infrastructure constraints exist, including sewerage networks that may not cope with large-scale development. NOR07 (Eaton Lane) Eaton Lane is a narrow single-track road feeding onto Hartford Road, one of the busiest routes in the area. A development of 440 homes here could generate 800+ cars, which this route cannot sustain. The site lies near an area prone to flooding, which would be worsened by additional hard surfaces. It is used for high-quality farmland (crops including maize and potatoes) and supports rich biodiversity — bats, owls, badgers, and pollinators. The land has also been identified as the proposed route of a future hydrogen pipeline, raising safety and planning concerns. Local businesses (farm operations, groundworks, a caravan site) would be negatively affected. Alternative, proportionate options Instead of large-scale allocations in Davenham, more appropriate sites exist that would align with the village’s character and infrastructure. These include the current pre-application by Stonhams (Butchers Stile) and Tatton Estate’s proposals for Bostock Green. Together, these would add around 200 dwellings — a scale much more proportionate to Davenham’s size and services. Conclusion The proposed developments at NOR06 and NOR07 are disproportionate, unsustainable, and damaging to the village’s character, infrastructure, farmland, and biodiversity. I strongly urge Cheshire West and Chester Council to remove or significantly reduce these allocations in the final Local Plan, and instead focus on regeneration of brownfield sites and proportionate village growth.

Comment

Representation ID: 10456

Received: 27/08/2025

Respondent: Elsbeth Tucker

NOR06, NOR07
I&O_10954
NOR06 and NOR07 - The proposed areas for development would have a huge impact on a rural village and its community, dramatically changing its size to beyond a village, therefore losing a lot of its character. Davenham already struggles with heavy traffic congestion, no parking in the centre makes London road, church street and Hartford road difficult to navigate, especially for emergency services. Public transport is limited. The school is at capacity, there are no doctors, dentist surgeries. The sites include areas at risk of flooding, further housing would increase this risk, it would also have a big impact on the wildlife, in these areas there are regular sightings of hedgehogs, foxes, badgers (protected species) and woodpeckers. Building here would destroy their habitat, which has already been reduced significantly. I would urge CWAC council for the reasons above to reconsider the proposed development allocations within the parish. I request that all current proposals for large scale residential developments be removed or significantly scaled back in the final Local Plan.

Comment

Representation ID: 10478

Received: 27/08/2025

Respondent: Jane Nicholls

NOR06-NOR07
I&O_10976
NOR06 - NOR07 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 Davenham’s existing infrastructure is already operating at or near capacity. The road network, particularly the A556, Hartford Road, and London Road, suffers from heavy congestion, and further development would exacerbate traffic, air quality, and safety concerns. Public transport provision is minimal, and additional residents would place unsustainable pressure on limited local bus services. The sites identified include areas at risk of flooding or on land that serves an important function in mitigating local flood risk. Any development here would increase surface water run-off and impact local watercourses. Furthermore, there would be a loss of biodiversity and greenfield land, contrary to sustainability objectives. 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: 10535

Received: 27/08/2025

Respondent: Mr Alastair Kennedy

I&O_11033
Firstly the idea of drastically expanding villages in the greater Northwich area is inherently poor. The roads are smaller, parking is already an issue and the infrastructure couldn’t cope with vastly increasing the number of houses presently occupied, and as a consequence the amount of traffic on local minor roads. There are already planning applications being made on greenfield (quality agricultural) land in Cuddington and Sandiway. Once such land is lost to housing, we are reducing the food security of the UK, and this can never be replaced. Once again; local infrastructure upgrades don’t seem to be included, which is bizarre and short sighted. For example, the areas outlined as NOR06 and NOR07 on the discussion document would impact massively on the character and infrastructure of Davenham (and Moulton). Wheras NOR08 and NOR10 have (actually or potentially) better links to main roads the A556 and A49 respectively. Roads: (notably London Road and Hartford Road) which are already at capacity during peak times would be overwhelmed. The A533 Bypass is already under-used by residents of developments in Moulton which have been approved and built in the past six years. A large number of vehicles now revert to using London Road through Davenham Village despite the ineffective and under policed 20mph limit and speed bumps! London Road, Hartford Road, and Church Street are like chicanes due to many of the older homes not having off-road parking provision, plus there is no dedicated parking in the village for shoppers and diners and nowhere to put any! Without drastic alterations to traffic movements, the additional vehicle numbers likely from NOR06 (est. 862 homes) and NOR07 est. 443 homes), would be awful. Biodiversity: The countryside will be irreparably affected by any large housing scheme, wildlife, surface water drainage, and inevitable destruction of habitat would all suffer. This can’t possibly align with sustainability objectives. This has happened with existing developments in Davenham and Moulton; but these sites received planning approval regardless! Schools: Davenham primary school had new classrooms built as part of a Section 106 agreement with a Developer, this additional capacity is now full, I believe the same is true of Moulton and Kingsmead primary schools. Doctors and Dentists: The existing medical Practices around Northwich struggle to recruit professional staff, and struggle to provide an adequate service to existing residents. A branch Practice in Davenham closed over 20 years ago and now there’s nowhere to put one nor any Doctors to man it. Ditto with Dental Practices, there are waiting list for London Road and Kingsmead Practices. Public Transport provision through Davenham is poor, with infrequent and slow bus services, and no nearby rail station. In summary; I would urge Cheshire West and Chester to reconsider the proposed sites NOR06 and NOR07 and scale back or remove any development allocation of this size. I hope that all the above can be considered and Davenham, and other villages in Cheshire can remain as villages rather than becoming linked together as part of ‘greater Northwich’!

Comment

Representation ID: 10657

Received: 28/08/2025

Respondent: Sandra Stonham

Agent: Marrons

I&O_11155
The Davenham and Whatcroft Neighbourhood Plan (2017) acknowledges that there are facilities that the local community require, such as a modern community centre to provide sufficient social support for all generations. This is a key aspiration for the Parish Council. Our site has the potential to support the provision of such a facility, alongside the provision of a range of housing types, including a mix and style that respect the local vernacular. It is a highly sustainable location, with residents having the ability to walk to the village centre, school, and sports facilities, which reduces impacts on and helps mitigate local congestion issues. These factors are key to supporting housing delivery in a way that maintains the look and feel of the village and should be positively weighed up in the determination of growth plans for the village, and in the context of the wider Northwich urban area.

Support

Representation ID: 10707

Received: 28/08/2025

Respondent: Mr David Allcock

I&O_11205
NOR06 - NOR07 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 Davenham’s existing infrastructure is already operating at or near capacity. The road network, particularly the A556, Hartford Road, and London Road, suffers from heavy congestion, and further development would exacerbate traffic, air quality, and safety concerns. Public transport provision is minimal, and additional residents would place unsustainable pressure on limited local bus services. The sites identified include areas at risk of flooding or on land that serves an important function in mitigating local flood risk. Any development here would increase surface water run-off and impact local watercourses. Furthermore, there would be a loss of biodiversity and greenfield land, contrary to sustainability objectives. 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. Plans if accepted would see the villages of Davenham and Moulton merge into a single development.

Support

Representation ID: 10712

Received: 28/08/2025

Respondent: Mr Joe Allcock

I&O_11210
NOR06 - NOR07 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 Davenham’s existing infrastructure is already operating at or near capacity. The road network, particularly the A556, Hartford Road, and London Road, suffers from heavy congestion, and further development would exacerbate traffic, air quality, and safety concerns. Public transport provision is minimal, and additional residents would place unsustainable pressure on limited local bus services. The sites identified include areas at risk of flooding or on land that serves an important function in mitigating local flood risk. Any development here would increase surface water run-off and impact local watercourses. Furthermore, there would be a loss of biodiversity and greenfield land, contrary to sustainability objectives. 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. Plans if accepted would see the villages of Davenham and Moulton merge into a single development.

Comment

Representation ID: 10716

Received: 27/08/2025

Respondent: Jacqui Allcock

NOR06, NOR07
I&O_11214
NOR06 - NOR07 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 Davenham’s existing infrastructure is already operating at or near capacity. The road network, particularly the A556, Hartford Road, and London Road, suffers from heavy congestion, and further development would exacerbate traffic, air quality, and safety concerns. Public transport provision is minimal, and additional residents would place unsustainable pressure on limited local bus services. The sites identified include areas at risk of flooding or on land that serves an important function in mitigating local flood risk. Any development here would increase surface water run-off and impact local watercourses. Furthermore, there would be a loss of biodiversity and greenfield land, contrary to sustainability objectives. 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. Plans if accepted would see the villages of Davenham and Moulton merge into a single development.

Comment

Representation ID: 10735

Received: 28/08/2025

Respondent: Karen Kennedy

NOR06, NOR07, NOR08, NOR10
I&O_11233
Firstly the idea of drastically expanding villages in the greater Northwich area is inherently poor. The roads are smaller, parking is already an issue and the infrastructure couldn’t cope with vastly increasing the number of houses presently occupied, and as a consequence the amount of traffic on local minor roads. There are already planning applications being made on greenfield (quality agricultural) land in Cuddington and Sandiway. Once such land is lost to housing, we are reducing the food security of the UK, and this can never be replaced. Once again; local infrastructure upgrades don’t seem to be included, which is bizarre and short sighted. For example, the areas outlined as NOR06 and NOR07 on the discussion document would impact massively on the character and infrastructure of Davenham (and Moulton). Wheras NOR08 and NOR10 have (actually or potentially) better links to main roads the A556 and A49 respectively. Roads: (notably London Road and Hartford Road) which are already at capacity during peak times would be overwhelmed. The A533 Bypass is already under-used by residents of developments in Moulton which have been approved and built in the past six years. A large number of vehicles now revert to using London Road through Davenham Village despite the ineffective and under policed 20mph limit and speed bumps! London Road, Hartford Road, and Church Street are like chicanes due to many of the older homes not having off-road parking provision, plus there is no dedicated parking in the village for shoppers and diners and nowhere to put any! Without drastic alterations to traffic movements, the additional vehicle numbers likely from NOR06 (est. 862 homes) and NOR07 est. 443 homes), would be awful. Biodiversity: The countryside will be irreparably affected by any large housing scheme, wildlife, surface water drainage, and inevitable destruction of habitat would all suffer. This can’t possibly align with sustainability objectives. This has happened with existing developments in Davenham and Moulton; but these sites received planning approval regardless! Schools: Davenham primary school had new classrooms built as part of a Section 106 agreement with a Developer, this additional capacity is now full, I believe the same is true of Moulton and Kingsmead primary schools. Doctors and Dentists: The existing medical Practices around Northwich struggle to recruit professional staff, and struggle to provide an adequate service to existing residents. A branch Practice in Davenham closed over 20 years ago and now there’s nowhere to put one nor any Doctors to man it. Ditto with Dental Practices, there are waiting list for London Road and Kingsmead Practices. Public Transport provision through Davenham is poor, with infrequent and slow bus services, and no nearby rail station. In summary; I would urge Cheshire West and Chester to reconsider the proposed sites NOR06 and NOR07 and scale back or remove any development allocation of this size. I hope that all the above can be considered and Davenham, and other villages inCheshire can remain as villages rather than becoming linked together as part of‘ greater Northwich’!

Comment

Representation ID: 10764

Received: 28/08/2025

Respondent: Cherie Aston

NOR06, NOR07
I&O_11262
NOR06 - NOR07 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 the development proposed is entirely disproportionate to the village's size and setting.  Davenham's existing infrastructure is already operating at near capacity. The road network, particularly the A556, Davenham roundabout, Hartford Road and London Road, suffers from heavy congestion, and further development would exacerbate traffic, air quality, and safety concerns. Public transport provision is minimal and additional residents would place unsustainable pressure on limited local bus services.  The sites identified include areas at risk of flooding or on land that serves an important function in mitigating local flood risk. Any development here would increase surface water run-off and impact local watercourses. There would be loss of biodiversity and greenfield land contrary to sustainability objectives.  I am aware of a proposed small development at Bostock Green and Stonhams that would be more proportionate to Davenham‘s capacity and infrastructure and would be more likely to receive support if 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 and significantly scaled back in the final Local Plan.

Comment

Representation ID: 10811

Received: 28/08/2025

Respondent: Mr & Mrs David & Jane Loveridge

I&O_11309
Thank you for the opportunity to comment on the emerging Local Plan and the proposal to accommodate in the order of 2,200 new homes in and around Davenham. After careful consideration of local circumstances, we object to building this scale of development for the following three principal reasons. 1. Local infrastructure and public services cannot absorb the additional population A development of ~2,200 homes would add several thousand residents to a village and parish whose population (parish / village core) is under 3,000 people in the 2021 census — i.e. the area is currently a small, semi-rural community and not a town capable of accommodating major growth.  https://www.citypopulation.de/en/uk/northwestengland/admin/cheshire_west_and_chester/E04012536__davenham/ https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Davenham Key service constraints that would be overwhelmed by this scale of housing: • Primary and secondary education — Davenham currently has a single village primary school (Davenham C of E Primary). Nearby secondary provision is in Northwich and other towns; creating school places at the scale needed for thousands of new homes would require significant new school sites and long lead-times to deliver.  https://www.davenhamcofeprimary.com/ https://www.davenhamparish.net/children-youth-schools.html   Health care and dental services — local GP and NHS dental capacity is already limited and residents commonly travel to Northwich for routine dental and many medical services. There is no indication of sufficient local NHS dental capacity within Davenham itself to absorb a population surge. Without firm, funded health infrastructure commitments (new GP surgeries, dentists, urgent care), existing access will deteriorate.  https://abbeydentalpractice.co.uk/ https://www.nhs.uk/nhs-services/dentists/how-to-find-an-nhs-dentist/   Local council services & utilities — waste collection, social care, libraries, leisure, and other statutory services are scaled for current populations. Delivering equivalent service levels for a multi-thousand house growth would require substantial capital and recurrent funding, the details of which are not apparent in the consultation material. CWAC’s own Local Plan identifies a high borough-wide housing requirement, but the distributional choice must be evidenced and supported by service capacity and funding.  https://cheshirewestandchester.objective.co.uk/portal/cwc_ldf/lp2025/new_local_plan_2025?pointId=s17473861008941 https://www.cheshirewestandchester.gov.uk/your-council/policies-and-performance/council-plans-policies-and-strategies/planning-policy/local-plan For these reasons the scheme lacks demonstrated, deliverable infrastructure capacity and committed mitigation to justify the scale of development proposed. 2. Severe transport and traffic impacts — limited public transport and already congested strategic roads Davenham is a small village located very close to busy A-roads (notably the A556 / A533 corridors). Those roads already carry heavy traffic and are known congestion points; the A556 in this corridor is recognised as frequently congested and carrying tens of thousands of vehicles per day on sections between major motorways. https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/A556_road https://roadtrafficstats.uk/traffic-statistics-west-cheshire-a533-davenham-75179   Specific transport issues:  High existing traffic volumes on strategic routes — the A556/A533 corridors that serve Davenham carry substantial volumes and have existing congestion and safety records. Adding thousands of homes would very likely increase commuting and local traffic, worsening congestion, noise and air quality.  https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/A556_road https://roadtrafficstats.uk/traffic-statistics-west-cheshire-a533-davenham-75179   Limited public transport alternatives — Davenham currently has only limited bus services (for example hourly buses to Northwich), with little evidence of high-frequency sustainable alternatives that would prevent car dependence for daily journeys. An extra 2,200 homes will produce a high car trip generation unless credible, funded public transport improvements (frequent services, bus priority, rail links) are secured.  https://www.rome2rio.com/Bus/Davenham/Northwich https://www.cheshirewestandchester.gov.uk/residents/transport-and-roads/public-transport/bus-timetables-route-maps/bus-service-timetables Local roads and community severance — major housing growth typically requires new junctions and estate roads; without significant highway investment local streets will suffer from rat-running and safety risks for pedestrians and cyclists, particularly near schools and the village centre. On transport grounds alone — absent binding, funded travel demand management and major public-transport upgrades — the proposal is unsustainable. 3. Loss of village character, heritage, environment and quality of life Davenham is a distinct rural village with a strong local identity and landscape setting between the Rivers Dane and Weaver. Large scale suburbanisation would materially change the village’s character, local heritage and green buffers that currently separate Davenham from Northwich and neighbouring settlements. Local residents value the quiet, historical and rural qualities of the parish. https://davenham.parish.uk/ https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Davenham Consequences include: • Erosion of village identity — the scale of development proposed risks merging the village into a larger urban area, removing the small-village qualities that are important to existing residents, the local church and community groups. • Environmental and landscape impacts — significant greenfield release is likely; river corridors and local biodiversity habitats could be affected without robust ecological mitigation and long-term management. • Amenity, tranquillity and cultural loss — increased traffic, housing density and commercialisation would change noise levels, open space availability and the day-to-day peaceful quality of life for current residents. National and local planning policy expects new development to respect local character and place-making; the council must demonstrate why such a large, concentrated allocation is the only reasonable way to meet housing need and why lesser, dispersed options or brownfield first approaches have been ruled out. CWAC’s documents show a borough-wide housing figure to meet central government targets, but distribution must be justified at the locality level with proportionate evidence on environmental and social impacts.  https://cheshirewestandchester.objective.co.uk/portal/cwc_ldf/lp2025/new_local_plan_2025?pointId=s17473861008941 https://consult.cheshirewestandchester.gov.uk/kse/event/24907/section/1419339111243 Summary and requested actions On the basis of the points above we ask CWAC to: 1. Withdraw or materially revise any proposal to locate ~2,200 Delivery Plan (IDP) is published that demonstrates delivery of schools, GP/dental capacity, highways upgrades and funded public-transport improvements timed to serve new residents. (An IDP should include precise funding sources and delivery triggers.)  https://www.davenhamcofeprimary.com/ https://abbeydentalpractice.co.uk/ https://www.cheshirewestandchester.gov.uk/residents/transport-and-roads/public-transport/bus-timetables-route-maps/bus-service-timetables 2. Carry out a transport-led assessment that models expected trip generation, junction capacity, air-quality and safety impacts on the A556/A533 corridors and local roads and publishes clear mitigation measures (and funding). https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/A556_road https://roadtrafficstats.uk/traffic-statistics-west-cheshire-a533-davenham-75179 3. Reassess the spatial distribution of housing growth giving greater weight to brownfield urban sites and to locations with existing high-capacity services, and ensure any village allocations are of appropriate scale that retain village character and recreational/green buffers.  https://www.cheshirewestandchester.gov.uk/your-council/policies-and-performance/council-plans-policies-and-strategies/planning-policy/local-plan https://consult.cheshirewestandchester.gov.uk/kse/event/24907/section/1419339111243 Evidence cited (key sources) • Davenham parish/village population and census figures.  https://www.citypopulation.de/en/uk/northwestengland/admin/cheshire_west_and_chester/E04012536__davenham/   https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Davenham Davenham C of E Primary School (local primary provision).  https://www.davenhamcofeprimary.com/ Local bus services (D&G Bus / Timetables; CWAC bus timetable guidance).  https://www.rome2rio.com/Bus/Davenham/Northwich https://www.cheshirewestandchester.gov.uk/residents/transport-and-roads/public-transport/bus-timetables-route-maps/bus-service-timetables   Road traffic statistics and A556 congestion context. https://roadtrafficstats.uk/traffic-statistics-west-cheshire-a533-davenham-75179 https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/A556_road Cheshire West and Chester Local Plan consultation pages and background on borough housing requirements.  https://cheshirewestandchester.objective.co.uk/portal/cwc_ldf/lp2025/new_local_plan_2025?pointId=s17473861008941 https://www.cheshirewestandchester.gov.uk/your-council/policies-and-performance/council-plans-policies-and-strategies/planning-policy/local-plan   Local parish information on Davenham character. davenham.parish.uk https://davenham.parish.uk/

Comment

Representation ID: 10836

Received: 28/08/2025

Respondent: Hannah Broster

NOR06, NOR07
I&O_11334
NOR06 & NOR07 : Davenham is a historic village with a designated Conservation Area and a strong sense of identity. Large-scale housing here would irreversibly alter its rural character, erode valued open spaces, and threaten heritage assets. The village’s infrastructure is already at breaking point. Roads such as the A556, Hartford Road, and London Road suffer daily congestion, and public transport is extremely limited. More homes would mean hundreds more cars, worsening traffic, air pollution, and road safety risks. Eaton Lane cannot be burdened with more traffic . It is narrow, essential for agricultural vehicles, and used daily by children and families. Increased vehicle use would be dangerous and unacceptable. Parts of the proposed sites are at flood risk or help to reduce local flooding. Development here would increase surface water run-off, harm local watercourses, and reduce biodiversity — running directly against sustainability goals. Smaller-scale developments, such as those proposed by Wain Estates, Stonhams, and at Bostock Green (around 200 homes total), are far more proportionate to Davenham’s size and capacity. If designed well, with the right infrastructure and sensitivity to the village setting, these could meet housing needs without destroying what makes Davenham unique.  For these reasons, I urge the Council to remove or significantly reduce large-scale housing allocations in Davenham from the final Local Plan. Future housing growth must be directed to the right places — where infrastructure already exists, where the environment can be protected, and where community character will not be sacrificed. The alternative sites I have outlined meet these criteria and are far more likely to gain public support.

Comment

Representation ID: 10949

Received: 28/08/2025

Respondent: Weaverham Parish Council

I&O_11447
If the CWaC is minded approving NOR10,11 &12. This should be dependent on the construction of a new road off the roundabout at the A49 into Winnington. This would remove heavy traffic out of the village of Weaverham and reduce the amount of traffic using Winnington Bridge. If NOR 10,11 &12 are developed, this would exceed the capacity of current local services such as Doctors, Dentist & Schools.

Comment

Representation ID: 11094

Received: 28/08/2025

Respondent: Tata Chemicals Europe Limited

Agent: Axis

I&O_11592
The town of Northwich has developed since Roman times, albeit it grew significantly in the 16th Century due to the development of salt beds and associated industries. It was not until the 19th Century that large sale industrial development changed Northwich into the town of today, and which TCEL is built upon. This mix of semi-rural / market town / heavy industrial uses has created a special and unique blend of land uses. The road network has had to develop over time, albeit constrained by the River Weaver which meanders through it, and the system bridges that cross it. The road system is regularly cited as a constraint to development, however in reality the bottle-necks control development growth and private vehicle use, and should not be seen as an insurmountable constraint by the planning system to ongoing development. The town is now significant in scale and economic importance (service, sales and manufacturing sectors), and it is important that new houses are built, industry is supported, and growth continues. A road network built on a historical small town does not mean that the planning system should resist modern development. The ability to massively re-design the road network is limited both as a result of cost, and physical land availability. Therefore, a programme of manageable, piecemeal maintenance and improvement is needed across the Northwich network. Continued use of road modelling and improved wider links should offset any concern that the road network is at capacity.

Comment

Representation ID: 11190

Received: 28/08/2025

Respondent: Mineral Products Association Ltd

SS 31
I&O_11688
It is unclear from the Issues and Option document if minerals safeguarding has been considered as a constraint for any of the above potential growth areas. We would welcome sight of detailed MRAs for each of the sites being proposed where known MSAs exist. Frustratingly, the settlement area and key constraint plans do not show MSAs and as such it is not possible to provide meaningful comment on site specific policy proposals.

Comment

Representation ID: 11406

Received: 28/08/2025

Respondent: Connie Johnson

NOR06, NOR07
I&O_11904
With regards to the area NOR06; it came as a surprise to see this identified as a potential site for development. This is actively farmed, high-yielding agricultural land, and it came as even more of a surprise to find out that this land had been included in the Local Plan without the land owners’/farmer’s prior knowledge, consultation or consent. She found out about the inclusion of her land because her daughter saw it on a post on Facebook, and she is justifiably furious. The fact that someone’s land and property can be advertised as a potential development site without their knowledge is incredible, and I can only imagine that NOR06 has been included in the proposed plans as the result of an administrative error. With regards to NOR07, and indeed any planned or potential development in the Davenham area; Davenham is an historic settlement with a clearly defined character and a strong sense of identity. Any proposed developments would significantly alter the rural character of the village and risk encroaching upon important heritage assets and open spaces that are highly valued by the community. The scale of the proposed growth is wholly disproportionate to the village’s size, character, and context. Davenham’s current infrastructure is already under significant strain. The local road network - particularly the A556, Hartford Road, and London Road - experiences frequent congestion, and additional development would intensify traffic pressures and heighten road safety risks. Public transport provision in the area is extremely limited, and any increase in population would place unsustainable demand on the already inadequate local bus services. The proposed sites include areas identified as being at risk of flooding, as well as land that plays a critical role in mitigating local flood risk. Development in these locations would increase surface water runoff and place additional pressure on nearby watercourses.  The proposed sites also include areas within the designated Conservation Area assigned to Davenham. Building in these areas would result in the loss of biodiversity and valuable greenfield land, which is directly at odds with CWAC’s established sustainability objectives. In fact, according to information readily available on Cheshire West and Chester council’s website, quote: “The Council unanimously declared, on 21 May 2019, that the borough is in a Climate Emergency.”  Building on the proposed sites around Davenham would directly contradict the aims and objectives that CWAC has committed themselves to in order to combat the borough’s Climate Emergency, all to be found in various documents on CWAC’s website, including the Climate Emergency Council Report, the CWAC Climate Emergency Response, the Statement of Intent and the Land Action Plan, amongst others: -          “Protect air quality where it is of a high standard and to improve it elsewhere.” Building in places where people are reliant on car ownership because of poor public transport provision and lack of proximity to essential amenities does nothing to protect and improve air quality. -          “Protect land and soil quality.” Building on productive agricultural land and greenfield land does not protect land and soil quality. -          “Protect and enhance the borough's biodiversity and wildlife habitats.” As above, building on the proposed sights would do irreparable harm to local biodiversity and wildlife habitats. -          “Preserve and enhance historic assets, sites, features, areas and settings of archaeological, historical and cultural heritage importance.” Davenham is an historic settlement with a mention in the Doomsday Book (doesn’t get more historic than that!) Development at the size and scale being suggested would not help to preserve such an area of historic cultural heritage importance. -          “Make the best use of existing transport infrastructure and ensure everyone has access to high quality and affordable public transport, cycling and walking infrastructure." Davenham has the appropriate provision of amenities for a village of its current size, but even so, residents still need to travel further afield for things such as the local high school, the GP’s surgery, major supermarkets and transport links to elsewhere in the North West. Because local bus services are limited, at best, this means that car ownership is a necessity. Increasing the size of the village as drastically as the plans propose, without increasing the public transport, cycling or walking infrastructure, or increasing the provision of local amenities, would increase local traffic and have a detrimental effect on the environment, at odds with CWAC’s plan to tackle the climate emergency. In your Climate Emergency Response Plan 2024 Update, you detail the need for a 25% reduction in car travel by 2025 and a 38% reduction in car travel in 2050. Building in areas where car ownership is a necessity will not help you achieve these goals. -          “Protect, enhance and manage the character and appearance of the landscape and townscape, maintaining and strengthening local distinctiveness and sense of place.” As I’ve previously argued above, the development of Davenham would irrevocably and detrimentally alter the character and feel of the village, its “sense of place”. The proposed application submitted by Wain Estates already threatens to turn the two very distinct settlements of Davenham and Moulton into one homogenous blob, the opposite of “strengthening local distinctiveness”, and the proposed developments in the Local Plan would not “protect, enhance and manage the character and appearance of the landscape and townscape.” -          “Promote regeneration, particularly of deprived areas.” There is an undeniable financial incentive for developers to build in more ‘desirable postcodes’ such as Davenham, meaning that sites ripe for regeneration might be passed over in favour of less appropriate but more profitable developments. Surely it is more beneficial to the borough as a whole to close the gap between the more affluent and more deprived areas of Cheshire West, than to give way to the cynical profiteering of private developers? -          “Optimise the re-use of previously developed land and buildings.” This brings me to the point I made in my response to Question SS 29. There is significant potential in regenerating Northwich town centre, where brownfield land and underutilised commercial sites present a prime opportunity to deliver high-quality, mixed-use housing. Apartments and homes in towns and cities are the most efficient and least carbon-intensive form of housing; car ownership is not necessary, with all amenities close by and all journeys made on foot, or by cycling or public transport. Communities are formed and boosted, and businesses flourish. By developing and regenerating existing buildings and disused sites in town centres, the green belt, greenfield sites and the surrounding areas are left unspoiled, and the socio-economic prospects of more run-down, deprived areas are improved. Surely a win-win? I do not believe that the proposed developments within the Davenham Parish, alongside sites already progressing through the planning process—are appropriate for the village of Davenham. These proposals are neither in keeping with the Council’s own stated sustainability objectives nor aligned with principles of economic, environmental, or financial prudence. The selection of sites, particularly NOR06 and NOR07, appears to prioritise financial gain over the long-term wellbeing of the community and the preservation of its character. As such, and for the reasons detailed above, I strongly urge the council to reconsider the proposed development within the parish, and to reallocate their housing proposals to more appropriate sites in the borough.

Comment

Representation ID: 11531

Received: 28/08/2025

Respondent: CPRE Cheshire Branch

I&O_12029
Green Belt and slivers of Grade Two agricultural land to the north west, west and south. Any areas which are marked as grade 2 or 3 farmland on the Natural England map (and which therefore may be BMV – see our response to SS20) should be subject to detailed site survey (i.e. not just desk-based) carried out in accordance with Natural England guidance to inform any decisions about future development.