Comment

Representation ID: 11803

Received: 28/08/2025

Respondent: Mr and Mrs MD and JA Thomas

NOR01
I&O_12301
Strongly object to this as an Anderton resident , the roads are a nightmere now without the addition of at least another 3400 cars  and people, the in fracture can not cope !! I often have to wait to get out of the estate at peak times for around 10 mins and  to soot hill lights is another 10 min wait, due to single line traffic on Barnton Bridge,  Limited local shops, its impossible to get Doctors appointments , this expansion it ill conceived And we should be preserving the green belt and local wildlife

Comment

Representation ID: 12083

Received: 28/08/2025

Respondent: Paul Lee

NOR06, NOR07
I&O_12597
Good to see more improvements & opportunities to use Northwich Infirmary The traffic system through Northwich needs improvement it does not work & encourages people not to use Northwich We have opportunities in Northwich as the number of houses built in Hartford Davenham & other surrounding villages should mean a thriving restaurant & pub scene & a thriving centre & yet it is just the opposite !! Surely we should be seeing improvements as people are travelling to Knutsford chester & Manchester and clogging up roads & damaging our environment please focus on improving ing Northwich for old and new residents of surrounding villages ��� There is also a shortage of Do tors & Dentists for the current populations without any more potential house building please focus on improving our infrastructure !! Davenham The local plan says protect the character of a village Davenham is a village so please protect Davenham - this surely doesn’t mean building 100’ or 1000’s of new houses Promote wellbeing ! - Please protect our Green Spaces Only consider Prime farmland in exceptional circumstances - both NOR06 & NOR07 are considered to be PRiME farmland Ensure there is appropriate infrastructure Davenham & moulton have had at least 4 new estates over the last few years & the builders have been allowed to get away with providing minimal infrastructure upgrades There is nowhere to park in Davenham , the shell garage in davenham at many times of the day has cars queueing to get in for food or fuel This causes severe stress and time wasted as well as environmental impact The traffic is terrible and impacts everyone without any further housing being considered Anyone moving into davenham has to travel out to get to essential services required by all human beings such as Dictirs & Dentists !!! Also all advice was ignored by Cheshire West recently when everyone who lives in davenham knew the houses built at Fountain Lane were on a flooded area that constantly did not drain water away Despite this being visible and highlighted to Cheshire west & the inspector the developer was still allowed to build Within a year or so both the new residents but also residents who had lived in Davenham for years without problems had flooded gardens and even worse houses The rainwater had nowhere to drain away too insufficient infrastructure had been put in place and so unfair to friends of mine in davenham who had there houses flooded and had to live in rented accommodation for 8”9 months and had houses wrecked !!! This is totally unfair , disgraceful & not acceptable and cannot be allowed to happen again With less and less fields , more heavy rain at certain periods than ever before and constantly no infrastructure upgrades what is going to done by our Cheshire west council to ensure any builder is accountable & forced to put suitable improvements in place weather 1 or 100 new houses are build in Davenham NOR07 has been identified by CADENT as a proposed route for future Hydrogen pipeline This introduces a significant infrastructure constraint & safety & planning concerns Eaton Lane - this area is considered to be in the top 10 in the UK re its condition for growing crops so surely it isn’t been considered for housing development ! Of course all the areas being considered will have a very detrimental wildlife impact too The proposed areas between them have numerous butterflies , bees , foxes , buzzards bats & owls along with numerous other birdlife The government & Cheshire West are supposed to be working with Cheshire Wildlife trust to identify more wildlife corridors & Vale Royal Locks & surrounding fields around Davenham are in scope for this ! Finally, We are aware of current planning applications with limited numbers of houses being proposed as well as helping & protecting fields from future house building by handing over fields to Cheshire Wildlife Trust ( Stonehams proposal ) I understand we davenham may have to do there but and have a few houses in the next few years and if so we should be looking at proposals from developers not just in it for the money but those  sympathetic to the village & wildlife & the environment such as the potential Stonehams proposal Yes they want money from their land ( but they are not looking to build 100’s of houses )  but they appear to be offering the opportunity to protect a lot of their land from any future building & giving back to the village For the reasons I have highlighted I would urge Cheshire West & 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: 12108

Received: 28/08/2025

Respondent: Martin & Kelly Foskett

NOR06, NOR07
I&O_12622
Background data based on publicly available information. For every 100 houses: approximately 236 people. 25 Primary-aged children 13 secondary school-aged children 170 cars Areas NOR06 and NOR07. Davenham The total of new houses, 1305, exceeds the current number of houses in the village of Davenham. Using the data shown above, this could result in an additional 3,079 residents, 325 primary-aged school children, 169 secondary-aged school children, and 2,218 cars. Davenham Primary School would require an additional 8-10 classrooms, which it does not have the capacity to build. School traffic at present is already causing a significant problem for residents as parents block their driveways. Emergency vehicles struggle to navigate Mount Pleasant Road during school rush hour, often hindered by illegally parked cars. Eaton Lane and Hartford Road are not suitable roads to carry the additional traffic from development on NOR07. Recent housing developments near Fountain Lane have resulted in additional surface rainwater flowing into a stream from Davenham Fishing Pits and into a culvert on the corner of Eaton Lane and Hartford Road. This has resulted in a flood on Hartford Road, which caused substantial damage to several houses. Further housing developments in the vicinity of NOR07 will only increase the probability of additional flooding. There is a general lack of infrastructure within the village, with poor access to rail and bus routes, resulting in increased car journeys. The absence of nearby medical facilities, such as Doctors or Dentists, is a significant concern as the village continues to grow, despite these planned developments.

Comment

Representation ID: 12116

Received: 28/08/2025

Respondent: Catherine Derwent

I&O_12630
- 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. The existing provision of local services such as GPs, dentists, schools and colleges are at maximum capacity. They cannot cope with an influx of additional people to serve.   For these reasons, I would urge Cheshire West and Chester Council to reconsider the proposed development allocations within Davenham 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: 12151

Received: 28/08/2025

Respondent: G L Bradbury & Son

NOR06 and NOR07
I&O_12665
NOR06 and NOR07; Davenham is a village which has been considered on your plan.  It is a rural village which has already doubled in size over the last 10 years and does not have the infrastructure to support further development.    The roads in and around the village are already congested. It is already a rat-race which traffic trying to cut through the side roads to beat the traffic.  It is extremely difficult to get through the parked cars in a small vehicle, let alone a larger vehicle. This raises safety concerns both for drivers and walkers.  Public transport is minimal and most have to drive to get to the route of the public transport.  Buses are minimal, however if you see a bus trying to drive through the traffic and parked cars , it also raises safety concerns. The village has a few shops and a local school at capacity.  There are no medical facilities such as GPs or Dentist and Leighton hospital is already over capacity. The land which you are proposing on NOR07 and is top quality agricultural land which has been farmed for generations, growing food.  As a country we are only 40% sufficient in food, this has decreased by 20% in 20 years,  we must continue to protect our working agricultural land.  Development must be prioritised on brownfield sites that are already out of production.   40 years ago, agricultural land was taken for Gadbrook Park, half of that site is still vacant and not developed.  These sites are where we should be prioritising for development. The land off Eaton Land, Davenham, since the last developments in the village (Fountain Lane, Beehive Drive) has had a negative impact on the water course.  There isn’t the capacity to take the surface water away.  Joining land has flooded due to water not being able to get away fast enough. Acres of land lying surface water, because pipes and ditches don’t have the capacity to take it away.  A few years ago, houses on Hartford Road were also flooded as a result. The infrastructure at NOR07 is not suitable for residential development. The site boundaries are the river, railway, a deep ravine, and a small single private track approx. 3m wide which is not owned by the land over of the proposed site. There is no access off a main road, this is not a viable option for development. This prime agricultural land hosts barn owls, bats and working badger sets (a protective species which Labour backs, with the stop of the badger cull).  So, the environmental impact would be is huge. It should also be remembered that a High-Pressure Hydrogen (HYNET) gas pipe is planned for the area. I don’t feel comfortable with houses being built close to that. For these reasons, I would urge Cheshire West and Chester Council to reconsider the proposed development allocations for Davenham and Northwich.

Comment

Representation ID: 12199

Received: 28/08/2025

Respondent: Robert Lawrence

I&O_12713
Having lived in Moulton for 25 years we have seen considerable village housing developments by both Miller Homes of over 80 houses and Bovis of over 250 houses with NO planning gain within the village. No help to our primary school, no GP or NHS facilities, no road or junction improvements and little affordable/single storey housing for the aging population

Comment

Representation ID: 12261

Received: 28/08/2025

Respondent: Gary Rogers

I&O_12775
Cheshire has always been a rural county and wholescale erosion of the Green Belt will alter the quality of life for all of us.  Green spaces are essential for the production of oxygen, and the maintenance of a healthy eco system. They are also essential for the absorption of water run off, Winters are predicted to get 30+% wetter Weaverham and Northwich already suffer with Flooding, the removal of green spaces, hard landscaping, tarmacked roads, driveways etc will make this worse. We are all aware of the need for new housing nationally and the obligation via the Government to build houses across the UK.  Damaging the Green Belt and upsetting the ecological balance will result in harm now and our children will need to reverse the position if we do not seek creative solutions and implement them. The Royal College of Paediatrics and Child Health has issued a Position Statement which is clear about the damage that poor air quality does to children, and adults are also affected with resulting chest and lung conditions.  Not only does poor air quality result in the second highest cause of death in the under 5’s but also a range of adverse health outcomes and the concomitant high demands on the local health services are another pressure.  All of these could be eliminated with good planning.  Building 200, 300, 400 houses on Green Belt land will require excavation of existing ecologically sound areas, delivery of building products by diesel lorries along roads that have children living alongside, and this will be a long building process.  It is not unreasonable to expect that our elected representatives find solutions that offset this health damage, and indeed reflect and support the wishes of local communities. The original A49 bypass was a welcome development to counter the traffic congestion on the old A49/Sandy Lane area.  We do not wish to return to over development and more traffic. Large housing developments by existing roads will turn those existing roads into rat-runs and thus into highly congested routes into places where there are employment opportunities. Whilst there are sufficient school places in Primary and Junior schools to absorb a small to medium increase in population, the High School does not have any additional capacity.  Building extra capacity [leading to yet more air pollution] and sourcing additional teachers is a fundamental requirement. There are not sufficient doctors or dentists in Weaverham.  Planning recruitment in these areas requires a fully worked up recruitment plan [for example there are insufficient trained doctors nationally and training GPs takes up to 7 years from leaving school to taking up a post].  The local populations would be reassured to see plans in place for this. We feel that just as each region in the UK, and indeed the villages and towns within it, are different from each other, with different population profiles and different employment options; we believe therefore, housing plans should be based on a local needs assessment and not just on a central government target. It would be nice to be reassured on this approach. We know from the census data that 67.3% of the over 16s in the area are not employed and have not been in employment in the previous 12 months.  If we are adding additional people of working age into the area to live in the houses being built, where are they going to be employed? The proportion of elderly people in the population is also increasing and living longer – what allowance has been made for them in the plans? This consultation has not been undertaken in an open and transparent fashion.  We have not been informed of the consultation, either by the main West Cheshire and Chester Council, or by our Parish Councillors in Weaverham.  As the Council is aware of the households and householders who pay Council Tax it could have been easy to send an email to everyone to explain the consultation period, and the process of refreshing the Local Plan and the proposals for building houses.  A simple direction to the website would have been sufficient.  When our Parish Councillors and their Planning Committee made the village aware of the consultation there were only three weeks left in the consultation period.  We were, therefore, effectively disenfranchised for the majority of the consultation.

Comment

Representation ID: 12262

Received: 28/08/2025

Respondent: Gary Rogers

I&O_12776
      Facilities The village does not have the GP/ Dental facilities to accommodate so many new residents. Hospitals services are struggling, even urgent fast track appointments are delayed. A&E depts with 11/12 hour waits are not unusual. There’s already a lack of hospital beds A&E facilities are over 30 mins away in Crewe or Warrington. Northwich has no A&E. Long Ambulance wait times.    Schools Will there are be enough School palces? Will there be enough Nursery Places? Will there be enough SEN places?    Services Public Transport insufficient, Trains and bus services not suitable for such an increase in population. Local roads unsuitable for widening to accommodate the increase in traffic, and currently dangerous for foot and cycle traffic. Any biodiversity measures imposed on the developers should be within the local area, not offset to other sites nationally.

Comment

Representation ID: 12308

Received: 28/08/2025

Respondent: Mark Powell

I&O_12822
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  The conflict with CWACs Local plan : which 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 much used 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 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  Almost all of the proposed growth area is within the designated Davenham Conservation Area boundary. The main facet of the conservation area is focused on land surrounding the Grade II listed building of Davenham Hall.  As noted in the Davenham and Moulton Neighbourhood Plan.the meadow and mature trees that surround the listed building form an important part of the significance of the conservation area and the land is currently protected via an established Article 4 direction which removes agricultural permitted development rights. 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. Much of the land is also identified as medium to high distinctive ecology habitat which the Neighbourhood Plan seeks to protect.  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 This is not a sustainable location for strategic housing development and the growth area should be removed.  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.  Access, 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 A significant portion of this site falls within the draft order limits of the Hynet Hydrogen Pipeline. Following Cadent’s Stage 2 consultation the route of the pipe has shifted east which is likely to impact the site’s developable area particularly accounting for likely development stand-off distances. The consultation is also now well advanced with an application expected to come forward in Autumn 2025, such that the route is unlikely to be amended at this late stage in the process. This also 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!  The site also has flood and ecology constraints associated with River Weaver and its habitats (with areas around the river designated local wildlife sites), and there is an extensive tree belt along either side of the river in this location which limits land available for development 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 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: 12322

Received: 28/08/2025

Respondent: Mr David Aston

NOR06 - NOR07
I&O_12836
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: 12433

Received: 28/08/2025

Respondent: Barbara Rogers

I&O_12950
Facilities The village does not have the GP/ Dental facilities to accommodate so many new residents. Hospitals services are struggling, even urgent fast track appointments are delayed. A&E depts with 11/12 hour waits are not unusual. There’s already a lack of hospital beds A&E facilities are over 30 mins away in Crewe or Warrington. Northwich has no A&E. Long Ambulance wait times.      Schools Will there are be enough School palces? Will there be enough Nursery Places? Will there be enough SEN places?      Services Public Transport is insufficient, Trains and bus services are not suitable for such an increase in population. Local roads unsuitable for widening to accommodate the increase in traffic, and currently dangerous for foot and cycle traffic. Any biodiversity measures imposed on developers should be within the local area, not offset to other sites nationally.

Comment

Representation ID: 12468

Received: 28/08/2025

Respondent: Mr George Nickless

I&O_12985
NOR06 - NOR07 Lack of infrastructure The proposed development sites will significantly increase traffic congestion on already over burned local roads such as London Road and Hartford Road in Davenham. As a resident on London Road, I have observed growing issues with congestion, road safety, and delays getting in and out of our village, particularly during peak hours. Should the village population increase significantly, I believe the roads will be operating well above capacity and lead to further deterioration of already poorly maintained roads. Public transport provision is minimal, and additional residents would place unsustainable pressure on limited local bus services. I would also like to highlight Option C of the Spatial Options which states that housing will be focused on sustainable transport corridors and where there are good existing transport links. The identified areas in Davenham would not be keeping inline with this policy.   Additionally, there is a lack of infrastructure in Davenham. We do not have a dentist or doctors surgery and there is currently only one primary school, which is operating near capacity. As a young couple, who are looking to start a family in the not so distant future, how can you ensure there would be enough educational provision in the village? Environmental Destruction   The proposed site includes greenfield land that supports a wide range of wildlife. This would lead to the loss of valuable habitat and green space, which are essential to the character and biodiversity of our area. Additionally, local communities value these spaces for their own physical and mental wellbeing.  There is also concern about the increased risk of flooding due to loss of natural drainage. 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.    Community Value  Davenham is a historic village with a strong sense of identity and a designated Conservation Area. The size of the proposed sites is out of keeping with the character and appearance of Davenham, which is defined by its rural setting, historic buildings, and small-scale developments. A large housing estate would fundamentally alter the village's identity and landscape. Again, this contradicts Option B of the Spatial Options which states that the council will follow current Local Plan distribution by applying the same proportion of housing in the same areas as delivered under the last Local Plan.  Finally, these developments appear to prioritise volume and financial opportunities over thoughtful integration into our existing community. The scale and density of the proposed plans will double the size of the our village and put a real risk to the community and character of our area. I do not believe that there is any evidence that these developments will address the actual housing needs of local residents. Affordable and sustainable housing for local families and young people should be prioritised on a much smaller scale than proposed or the council should look at alternative sites, outside of the parish, with existing infrastructure and less environmental or community destruction.  I respectfully urge Cheshire West and Chester Council to reconsider the identified sites in Davenham and seek alternative solutions that better reflect the needs and capacity of our neighborhood.

Comment

Representation ID: 12480

Received: 28/08/2025

Respondent: Vicky and Michael Mainwaring

I&O_12997
Facilities - The village does not have the GP/ Dental facilities to accommodate so many new residents.  - Hospitals services are struggling, even urgent fast track appointments are delayed. - A&E depts with 11/12 hour waits are not unusual. - There’s already a lack of hospital beds - A&E facilities are over 30 mins away in Crewe or Warrington. Northwich has no A&E. - Long Ambulance wait times.     Schools - Will there are be enough School palces? - Will there be enough Nursery Places? - Will there be enough SEN places?     Services - Public Transport is insufficient, Trains and bus services are not suitable for such an increase in population. - Local roads unsuitable for widening to accommodate the increase in traffic, and currently dangerous for foot and cycle traffic. - Any biodiversity measures imposed ondevelopers should be within the local area, not offset to other sites nationally.       The erosion of the Green Belt will alter the quality of life for all of us.  -   Green spaces are essential for the production of oxygen, and    themaintenance of a healthy eco system. They are also essential for the absorption of waterrun off, Weaverham and Northwich already suffer with Flooding, the removal of green spaces, hard landscaping, tarmacked roads, driveways etc will make this worse. Winters are predicted to get 30+% wetter   We are all aware of the need for new housing nationally and the obligation via the Government to build houses across the UK.However damaging the Green Belt and upsetting the ecological balance will result in harm and loss forever.   The Royal College of Paediatrics and Child Health has issued a Position Statement which is clear about the damage that poor air quality does to children, and adults are also affected with resulting chest and lung conditions.  Not only does poor air quality result in the second highest cause of death in the under 5’s but also a range of adverse health outcomes and the concomitant high demands on the local health services are another pressure.    The original A49 bypass was a welcome development to counter the traffic congestion on the old A49/Sandy Lane area.  We do not wish to return to over development and more traffic. Large housing developments by existing roads will turn those existing roads into rat-runs and thus into highly congested routes.   Whilst there are sufficient school places in Primary and Junior schools to absorb a small to medium increase in population, the High School does not have any additional capacity.  Building extra capacity [leading to yet more air pollution] and sourcing additional teachers is a fundamental requirement.   There are not sufficient doctors or dentists in Weaverham. Planning recruitment in these areas requires a fully worked up recruitment plan. There are insufficient trained doctors nationally and training GPs takes up to 7 years from leaving school to taking up a post.

Comment

Representation ID: 12495

Received: 28/08/2025

Respondent: Mr & Mrs C Watkin

I&O_13012
Utilities, Power, and EV/Heat Pump Readiness The Local Plan anticipates requirements for infrastructure to enable electric vehicle charging and low-carbon heating systems, such as heat pumps, in line with national decarbonisation goals and new building standards. However, the final Infrastructure Delivery Plan is still “to be prepared,” with site-specific network capacity, power supply, grid resilience, and water/wastewater provision not assessed for individual allocations. There is no guarantee that the necessary upgrades for electricity, EV or heat pumps can be delivered in step with new housing.   Key point for objection: Site-specific evidence regarding power infrastructure, EV charging, and grid upgrade timelines for the Barnton proposal is missing. This is a significant omission given the volume of new homes and expected demand for plug-in vehicles and low-carbon technologies.   Vehicle Access and Traffic Flow There is acknowledgement of multiple access issues in the Northwich and Barnton area, including critical highways junctions and bridge bottlenecks that already suffer major pressure during peak times. The Local Plan’s growth options and site tables do not specify solutions or demonstrate how new housing to the north of Barnton would avoid exacerbating these known issues.   Key point for objection: Without confirmed, funded solutions to site access, junction, and traffic flow constraints, this allocation is inconsistent with the Plan’s goal of promoting sustainable patterns of development and avoiding harm to existing communities.

Comment

Representation ID: 12583

Received: 28/08/2025

Respondent: Mr Ronald Jones

I&O_13100
      Facilities The village does not have the GP/ Dental facilities to accommodate so many new residents. Hospitals services are struggling, even urgent fast track appointments are delayed. A&E depts with 11/12 hour waits are not unusual. There’s already a lack of hospital beds A&E facilities are over 30 mins away in Crewe or Warrington. Northwich has no A&E. Long Ambulance wait times.    Schools Will there are be enough School palces? Will there be enough Nursery Places? Will there be enough SEN places?    Services Public Transport is insufficient, Trains and bus services are not suitable for such an increase in population. Local roads unsuitable for widening to accommodate the increase in traffic, and currently dangerous for foot and cycle traffic. Any biodiversity measures imposed on developers should be within the local area, not offset to other sites nationally.

Comment

Representation ID: 12597

Received: 29/08/2025

Respondent: Neil Storey

NOR06, NOR07
I&O_13114
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, suffer 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 which already don’t operate on a Sunday. Although there is a petrol station and mini supermarket in Davenham, this regularly gets full of vehicles, which spill out onto London Road, making it very challenging to get through at busy periods with people mounting the kerb / overtaking etc. This is already a major concern for emergency vehicles trying to get through. Church Street, which is used as a cut through to Middlewich is very congested at busy periods and in some cases people double park making it impossible for emergency vehicles to get through. The petrol station is used not only by Davenham residents but also people from other local villages, as there is no filling station in Hartford or Kingsmead etc. It can also be very dangerous crossing London Road so a significant increase in vehicles will surely result in a higher probability of accidents. There is a speed sensor on the hill, going down into the village, which the vast majority of drivers ignore. Even with current population numbers in Davenham, it is very challenging getting into Northwich town centre, especially on weekend days when many families are off work/school. There is regularly a long queue all the way down into the town from Kingsmead and a significant increase in vehicles would make it nearly impossible to use the town amenities on a weekend. Although there is a primary school in Davenham, this is regularly at capacity or near, despite having been extended. This is the same with nearby schools in Kingsmead and Moulton. There are no dentist or doctors surgeries and it is very difficult for new residents to get into any of the local dentist surgeries on an NHS basis. The sites identified also 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: 12665

Received: 28/08/2025

Respondent: Steve Tucker

NOR06 and NOR07
I&O_13182
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: 12673

Received: 28/08/2025

Respondent: Cathryn Hollingworth

I&O_13190
I don’t believe that the infrastructure could cope. It’s not currently in a fit state to handle the traffic as it is. On top of that the local schools, doctors and dentists are already oversubscribed and difficult to get into with the current number of residents, so how would this support more people?

Comment

Representation ID: 12718

Received: 28/08/2025

Respondent: Alexandra Parkin

I&O_13236
Weaverham and Hartford are home to a large number of educational facilities which cause stress on the network, not just for cars, but children biking to school and all road users.  These are also commuter villages and sustainable transport options like Greenbank, Hartford and Acton Bridge station car parks are full by 7am - causing parking issues around neighbouring residential streets. Before adding any development to these areas, because any development will make these issues worse, mitigation measures and improvements need to be not only considered but put in place.  

Comment

Representation ID: 12734

Received: 28/08/2025

Respondent: Barbara Jones

I&O_13252
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:-  1. Protect the character of a village: allowing developers to double the size of Davenham is at odds with this  2. Promote wellbeing: these proposals would allow development on green spaces   3. Only consider Prime farmland in exceptional circumstances - Both NOR06 & NOR07 are both considered to be prime farmland   4. 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, 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! 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 final Local Plan

Comment

Representation ID: 12745

Received: 28/08/2025

Respondent: Liz McCauley

NOR 06, NOR 07
I&O_13263
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 NOR 06 -  Almost all of the proposed growth area is within the designated Davenham Conservation Area boundary. The main facet of the conservation area is focused on land surrounding the Grade II listed building of Davenham Hall.  As noted in the Davenham and Moulton Neighbourhood Plan, the meadow and mature trees that surround the listed building form an important part of the significance of the conservation area and the land is currently protected via an established Article 4 direction which removes agricultural permitted development rights. Much of the land is also identified as medium to high distinctiveness ecology habitat which the Neighbourhood Plan seeks to protect.  I am therefore of the opinion that this is not a sustainable location for strategic housing development and the growth area should be removed.  NOR07 - The site is identified as having a gross area of c. 21 hectares with capacity to provide c. 443 dwellings.  We note that a significant portion of the site falls within the draft order limits of the Hynet Hydrogen Pipeline. Following Cadent’s Stage 2 consultation the route of the pipe has shifted east which is likely to impact the site’s developable area particularly accounting for likely development stand-off distances. The consultation is also now well advanced with an application expected to come forward in Autumn 2025, such that the route is unlikely to be amended at this late stage in the process. The site also has flood and ecology constraints associated with River Weaver and its habitats (with areas around the river designated local wildlife sites), and there is an extensive tree belt along either side of the river in this location which limits land available for development.  Once these constraints are accounted for, the developable area is likely to be reduced to c. 15 hectares, which applying the density assumptions in the draft plan reduces the housing estimate by almost 150 units, before other potential constraints are accounted for.

Comment

Representation ID: 12748

Received: 28/08/2025

Respondent: Elaine Hamlett

NOR06, NOR07
I&O_13266
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 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 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! 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 final Local Plan

Comment

Representation ID: 12766

Received: 28/08/2025

Respondent: Katharine MacKenzie

SS 31
I&O_13284
My son and his young family are Davenham residents and I wish to comment on the CWAC local plan, particularly on question 31. The CWAC state that they will continue to:- Protect the character of the village Ensure appropriate infrastructure Promote wellbeing It is difficult to see how any of the above statements align with the development that is proposed. Davenham is a historic village in a rural environment that comprises both prime farmland and sites of great ecological value. It has its own identity entirely independent from Northwich. There are, and have historically been, concerns that the village is considered to be part of Northwich for planning purposes without any recognition of its unique character. The proposal to virtually double it in size completely contradicts CWAC's statement. In terms of infrastructure, the roads through the village are very narrow and already at capacity with the current level of traffic. There has long been a partially single track, one way system between London Rd and Hartford Rd for precisely this reason. The significant increase in traffic that this development would generate would cause unacceptable issues including gridlock, severely reduced air quality and a threat to the safety of pedestrians using the very narrow pavements. It is worth pointing out the number of children who use these pavements to walk to Davenham Primary School and nearby secondary schools. The countryside surrounding the village, as well as containing prime farmland, also has a large tract of ancient woodland, ancient hedgerows, the River Weaver and areas important in the mitigation of flooding. There is a well documented history of surface flooding in the area as you know. This environment is valued and well used by the local community. Along with the points made in the previous paragraphs, the destruction of this environment would seriously impact the health and wellbeing of the community rather than promote it as CWAC would claim. It could be argued that it would also be ecological vandalism. CWAC now has an opportunity to preserve the character and identity of this unique village, with its rich and irreplaceable rural environment. The local community places its trust in them to protect its interests rather than those of a profit driven developer who has merely identified "space on a map".

Comment

Representation ID: 12804

Received: 28/08/2025

Respondent: Barbara Jones

I&O_13322
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:-  1. Protect the character of a village: allowing developers to double the size of Davenham is at odds with this  2. Promote wellbeing: these proposals would allow development on green spaces   3. Only consider Prime farmland in exceptional circumstances - Both NOR06 & NOR07 are both considered to be prime farmland   4. 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, 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! 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 final Local Plan.

Comment

Representation ID: 12814

Received: 28/08/2025

Respondent: Richard Watson

NOR06, NOR07
I&O_13332
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 NOR 06 - Almost all of the proposed growth area is within the designated Davenham Conservation Area boundary. The main facet of the conservation area is focused on land surrounding the Grade II listed building of Davenham Hall.  As noted in the Davenham and Moulton Neighbourhood Plan, the meadow and mature trees that surround the listed building form an important part of the significance of the conservation area and the land is currently protected via an established Article 4 direction which removes agricultural permitted development rights. Much of the land is also identified as medium to high distinctiveness ecology habitat which the Neighbourhood Plan seeks to protect.  I am therefore of the opinion that this is not a sustainable location for strategic housing development and the growth area should be removed.  NOR07 - The site is identified as having a gross area of c. 21 hectares with capacity to provide c. 443 dwellings.  We note that a significant portion of the site falls within the draft order limits of the Hynet Hydrogen Pipeline. Following Cadent’s Stage 2 consultation the route of the pipe has shifted east which is likely to impact the site’s developable area particularly accounting for likely development stand-off distances. The consultation is also now well advanced with an application expected to come forward in Autumn 2025, such that the route is unlikely to be amended at this late stage in the process. The site also has flood and ecology constraints associated with River Weaver and its habitats (with areas around the river designated local wildlife sites), and there is an extensive tree belt along either side of the river in this location which limits land available for development.  Once these constraints are accounted for, the developable area is likely to be reduced to c. 15 hectares, which applying the density assumptions in the draft plan reduces the housing estimate by almost 150 units, before other potential constraints are accounted for.

Comment

Representation ID: 12825

Received: 28/08/2025

Respondent: Mary Wilson

I&O_13343
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 good 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.   With more housing this shortage will be put yet more pressure on the services we have.  London Road, Chester Road Castle Street, Manchester Road are all operating at capacity at peak times and many residents living on the outskirts will not travel into the town centre because of the traffic queues.    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, which as already discussed is not good for mental health. Only consider Prime farmland in exceptional circumstances - Both NOR06 & NOR07 are both considered to be prime farmland. Ensure there is appropriate infrastructure! Roads are already at capacity, 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 and there is no access to a railway station without driving at least 15 mins to Hartford, Northwich or Plumley.  There are no Doctors or Dentists surgery in the village and the primary school is operating at capacity.   Furthermore, there would be a loss of biodiversity and greenfield land, contrary to sustainability objectives.  NOR06 - Land to the rear of Church Street and London Road  The 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.  At least one of these has been farmed with conservation in mind, with field ponds and surrounding trees where wild life thrives. Apparently there is 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 for the benefit of people wanting to get out into the countryside. A large high pressure sewage pipe runs across this land.  There is also a sewage pumping station at Peckmill, which struggle to cope and regularly discharges sewage into Peckmill stream, which in turn flows into the River Dane.  Adding more houses on this land would exasperate the problem and turn the River Dane into an open sewer.  As the land would no longer be able to soak up the rainwater more run off would also flow into the River Dane and increase the likely hood of Northwich town centre flooding on a more regular basis, particularly with changes brought about by global warming. The land also 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 and will also add to the flood risk in Northwich town centre.  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. Planning applications and interest from developers that are more aligned with the scale and character of the village have already been put forward. These include a current pre application submitted by Stonhams for a reasonably sized development and village Community centre on land adjoining Butchers Stile. Tatton Estate’s plan 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 around 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 final Local Plan.  

Comment

Representation ID: 12832

Received: 28/08/2025

Respondent: Davenham Royal British Legion Social Club

NOR06, NOR07
I&O_13350
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 NOR 06 - Almost all of the proposed growth area is within the designated Davenham Conservation Area boundary. The main facet of the conservation area is focused on land surrounding the Grade II listed building of Davenham Hall.  As noted in the Davenham and Moulton Neighbourhood Plan, the meadow and mature trees that surround the listed building form an important part of the significance of the conservation area and the land is currently protected via an established Article 4 direction which removes agricultural permitted development rights. Much of the land is also identified as medium to high distinctiveness ecology habitat which the Neighbourhood Plan seeks to protect.  I am therefore of the opinion that this is not a sustainable location for strategic housing development and the growth area should be removed.  NOR07 - The site is identified as having a gross area of c. 21 hectares with capacity to provide c. 443 dwellings.  We note that a significant portion of the site falls within the draft order limits of the Hynet Hydrogen Pipeline. Following Cadent’s Stage 2 consultation the route of the pipe has shifted east which is likely to impact the site’s developable area particularly accounting for likely development stand-off distances. The consultation is also now well advanced with an application expected to come forward in Autumn 2025, such that the route is unlikely to be amended at this late stage in the process. The site also has flood and ecology constraints associated with River Weaver and its habitats (with areas around the river designated local wildlife sites), and there is an extensive tree belt along either side of the river in this location which limits land available for development.  Once these constraints are accounted for, the developable area is likely to be reduced to c. 15 hectares, which applying the density assumptions in the draft plan reduces the housing estimate by almost 150 units, before other potential constraints are accounted for.

Comment

Representation ID: 12838

Received: 28/08/2025

Respondent: Paul Galloway

NOR06, NOR07
I&O_13357
NOR06 - NOR07  - Davenham is a historic village and areas within it are conservation areas. The proposals would dramatically change its identity and rural character. The volume of proposed housing is way out of keeping with the size of the village., changing its identity entirely. The existing roads are frequently congested, maneuvering through the village centre is difficult and with the increase in traffic the proposed number of houses would bring  - one or two cars per household - the situation would become intolerable. The village is already becoming less pleasant to walk in , with the increased pollution and safety issues of speeding cars causing problems. Where are all the residents going to work? If they are commuting in one or two more cars per household to areas beyond the immediate area, the pollution and congestion is going to increase rapidly. The sites identified include areas at risk of flooding - a problem that has already occurred with recent builds. There will also be a loss of biodiversity and green spaces. On the broader question of actual real housing needs in the Northwich area I would ask how this need has been identified and quantified or is this being driven by the central government's policies.    Where are the people who shall live in these dwellings living today and where will they work in the future?   Is this level of housing development truly sustainable? These questions have not been answered. My suggestion is that much greater consideration be given to the proposals concerning Davenham - the allocation is out of proportion with the size of the existing village, when other areas are not. I wonder why? 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: 12842

Received: 28/08/2025

Respondent: Caroline Knox

NOR06, NOR07
I&O_13361
Northwich: Whilst it is positive to see the expansion of the Victoria Infirmary, the town still suffers from a shortage of Doctors, Dentists and school places - especially SEN; and  from an emergency services perspective the ever reducing fire service will be more & more stretched.  Thoughtless increase in housing would compromise safety.  London Road, Chester Road Castle Street, Manchester Road - at peak times 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.  Davenham  CWACs Local plan states that they will continue to:-  1. Protect the character of a village: allowing developers to double the size of Davenham is at odds with this  2. Promote wellbeing: these proposals would allow development on green spaces  3. Only consider Prime farmland in exceptional circumstances - Both NOR06 & NOR07 are considered to be prime farmland  4. 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 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 are 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  ● 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  ● 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. ● 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 (beyond the 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 currently used to grow crops such as maize & Cheshire new potatoes  ● The land is also home to numerous butterflies, bees, foxes, wood pigeons, buzzards, bats, badgers and owls.  ● 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 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: 12845

Received: 28/08/2025

Respondent: Robert and Helen Heald

NOR06 and NOR07
I&O_13364
NOR06 and NOR07 The proposed developments of NOR06 and NOR07 in the historic village of Davenham would have a major affect on its rural character. The village has a very strong sense of identity and is a designated Conservation Area. The proposed new developments would encroach on our heritage assets and destroy open spaces, which are hugely valued by the community. In addition, the scale of the suggested developments would potentially double the population of the village and are entirely disproportionate to the village's size and the facilities it has to offer. The roads in and around Davenham, specifically London Road and Hartford Road, are already operating at or near capacity. Hartford Road particularly is in effect a single lane road due to parked vehicles at all times of the day and night, and for the suggested development of NOR07 the access to and from the site would impact hugely on both Hartford Road and Eaton Lane, where the roads are not suitable to take any further or heavier traffic. The increase of vehicles in and through the village due to further development would have a significant impact on air quality and would increase safety concerns for those accessing the village. There is also not sufficient public transport to cater for the rise in population and this would add pressure to the already limited local bus service. Another concern would be the loss of wildlife habitat and biodiversity surrounding the village. The suggested areas for large development include areas of land which are important in mitigating flood risk in the local area, therefore, these important areas should be retained. The huge loss of wildlife is also a major factor. The loss of rural land to development would greatly impact on the diversity of wildlife in the area and must be considered to align with sustainability objectives. To retain the countryside and agricultural land in and around Davenham is of huge importance to the residents of the village, who use these areas for their wellbeing and recreational purposes.   We have been made aware of planning applications and interest from developers that are more aligned with the character and scale of Davenham village. These are a current application submitted by Wain Estates, a pre-application from Stonhams and a small development at Bostock Green, outside Davenham Village. The developments would comprise collectively of around 200 new homes and we feel that these proposals would be more suitable and proportionate to the current infrastructure and capacity of Davenham Village. I believe that these smaller developments would be more likely to be given support, providing they are appropriately and sensitively designed to sit within the village setting, and so that Davenham can retain its village identity. Further to the above suggestions, we would urge Cheshire West and Chester Council to strongly reconsider the proposed areas for development within the parish. We would suggest that the current large-scale residential development proposals be completely removed or significantly scaled back in the final Local Plan.