Comment

Representation ID: 13511

Received: 29/08/2025

Respondent: Michael Hitchens

NOR06, NOR07
I&O_14030
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 center because of the traffic queues into town!! Highways need to consider park & ride (plus see my 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 I am aware of a 72 Bed Dementia care nursing home currently working its way through the planning process - When approved, it will take land in NOR06 and increase traffic via staff visitors and suppliers. There is a long established footpath here that would need to be protected. A large sewage pipe runs across this land. The land falls steeply down to Elderbriar brook. This would be overwhelmed with substantial surface water. It feeds into the River Dane near the old stone bridge and this area has seen a broad area of flooded farmland in recent years. The area is known for its diverse fauna and flora with ancient trees that are home to a variety of birds The grass areas are homes to foxes hedgehogs bees etc and should be protected under existing wildlife and conservation requirements/regulations NOR07 - Land off Eaton lane - currently down a single track lane Another Infrastructure hotspot known to CWAC Highways, as all current traffic from Eaton Lane, Eaton Crescent & Pritchard Drive, have to use Hartford road (The third known busiest road in the village) to access the A556 There has been serious flooding around the junction of Eaton Land and Hartford – _below the site where NOR07 is proposed. Increased areas of tarmac and concrete will magnify this problem. A development of 440 houses would easily equate to over 800 cars - and Eaton Lane 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, (I 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.  Current Development: I am aware of Tatton Estate’s plans to develop the Hamlet of Bostock, opposite the Hayhurst Arms i.e Bostock Green, if included in the Local plan this particular proposal 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. Conclusion: 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: 13531

Received: 29/08/2025

Respondent: John Bleasby

NOR06, NOR07
I&O_14050
NOR06 & NOR07 Davenham is an 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. NOR06 development would be on an area with drainage issues already and the sewerage system under Church Street is continuously monitored by the water utility company for effluent level. 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 consider that 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 reduced in the final Local Plan. These appear to be hastily crafted draft proposals with little or no supporting analysis of provision of utilities, services and amenities.

Comment

Representation ID: 13552

Received: 29/08/2025

Respondent: Jane Goudousaki

NOR06, NOR07
I&O_14071
Yes, NOR07 is wholly unsuitable for such proposed development on a number of grounds. Family life and children’s health and wellbeing: I firstly want to express deep concern over the harmful impact that proposed Davenham developments — particularly NOR07 — would have on children and families in Davenham. The village is built around community, childhood, and safety. Children here play in the streets, walk to school, cycle and explore the footpaths and green spaces that surround them with their families. The areas now earmarked for development are not just fields or potential plots — they are a vital part of the daily life, physical and mental health, and emotional well-being of the families who live here. If Covid-19 taught our society one positive thing, it is to value and protect our green spaces, particularly in the context of human health and wellbeing and safeguard these areas for our children (and their children!). In addition, Davenham Primary is a single, small village school already at capacity, and the surrounding roads are narrow, dangerous, and ill-equipped to handle significant increases in traffic. Increased congestion, reduced air quality due to construction and traffic emissions, and the destruction of safe outdoor spaces will create a lasting, negative legacy for the youngest and most vulnerable members of our community. This plan would see construction, noise, and pollution push directly into a rural environment where children and families currently thrive — all without adequate infrastructure or safety assessments. Many families live here specifically for a healthier, safer environment in which to raise children, and this is therefore a devastating proposal. Flooding: • The area is prone to surface flooding (easily visible on public flood maps) and development would almost certainly lead to further village flooding with particular risk to the junction of Eaton lane and Hartford Road which has historically flooded and left residents out of there homes for 6+ months • Community warnings of development in Moulton that would create flooding risks in the area were ignored, and flooding occurred in 2022 • A CWAC report documents this https://www.cheshirewestandchester.gov.uk/asset-library/flooding/s19-daveham-report.pdf Ecology: • NOR07 is designated prime agricultural land surrounded by designated irreplaceable ancient woodland. STRAT 1 emphasises the importance of minimising the loss of high-grade agricultural land, particularly BMV (Best and most versatile) • As mentioned, the land is surrounded on all sides by officially designated irreplaceable ancient woodland, also a river body (The Weaver) and ancient hedgerow. • I hope you note that the ancient woodland that extends from Eaton Lane to the side of NOR07 then over the The River Weaver and into the proposed NOR8, is the longest corridor of ancient woodland in CWAC. This makes it and the surrounding area especially unique and important above its already listed status. These corridors and the surrounding open space around them are symbiotic, and are widely acknowledged in all modern ecology studies to be the most important. • As modern ecologists know, these open spaces adjacent to protected ancient woodland environments provide the travel corridors and hunting ground for countless protected species in an ancient woodland setting. These would be significantly (and arguably criminally) impacted by such development. The ecosystem does not contain itself to the woodland itself, rather it relies also on the spaces around it. I am happy to provide references and studies on this. • Given the length of the ancient woodland corridor, the water body, and the meadows, the entire area (NOR07, Vale Royal Locks, NOR08) is a truly unique habitat that should be investigated for SSSI status. It is a jewel in the CWAC landscape. Development in the area is totally misinformed and ecologically vandalistic, going against all government guidance and policy on ecology. Access • The aforementioned boundaries of NOR07, the protected ancient woodland, River Weaver and hedgerow, mean that NOR07 is inaccessible in any practical way without unlawful damage to the habitat. • Eaton Lane would provide the only access point without penetrating the ancient woodland, the alternative is building a bridge over the weaver through other ancient woodland which you would agree is nonsensical when there are other better suited areas for housing development. • Eaton Lane is a small and narrow form of ‘cul-de-sac’ with some limited bridleway traffic to the farm and one other small rural property, wholly unsuitable for high traffic and already at capacity. Many children and families walk to school and back daily to and from Eaton Lane and up Hartford Road, and increased traffic (that they are certainly not used to) puts them at increased risk of danger, and discomfort. Increased traffic would result in an intolerable level of congestion not only from people travelling at peak times but also during a lengthy construction period and after the housing development is complete (more homeowners = more cars, more delivery drivers, more maintenance vehicles etc). We may also see more speeding offences, which threatens the safety of our villagers. • Hartford Road (the only access to Eaton Lane) has already been flagged as unsuitable for high flow construction HGVs due to risk of road collapse. This has been widely documented in HyNet consultations with the community. • Further to this, some of the proposed HYNet stations are proposed on NOR07. Should HyNet proceed in the area, this would put a hydrogen pipeline under a proposed development which raises many new concerns of safety and planning practicality. In addition to NOR07, NOR06 and NOR08 are similarly affected by the above concerns with particular respect to the preservation of the village around the historic parish church (NOR06) and the preservation of ancient woodland habitat and its surroundings (NOR08). Additionally, the owner of NOR06 has not consented to sale or alternative use of the land, this was made explicitly clear in a local community gathering on the proposed Local Plan . It is a family farm that is not up for sale and they are extremely upset that the land is in the plan without prior consultation, as this now places an administrative burden on them that was avoidable and unnecessary should prior outreach have occured.

Comment

Representation ID: 13573

Received: 29/08/2025

Respondent: Barbara Bleasby

NOR06, NOR07
I&O_14092
NOR06 & NOR07 Davenham is an 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. NOR06 development would be on an area with drainage issues already and the sewerage system under Church Street is continuously monitored by the water utility company for effluent level. 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 consider that 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 reduced in the final Local Plan. These appear to be hastily crafted draft proposals with little or no supporting analysis of provision of utilities, services and amenities.

Comment

Representation ID: 13591

Received: 29/08/2025

Respondent: Molly Ruston

NOR06, NOR07
I&O_14110
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. The existing road network infrastructure into Davenham is already under considerable pressure, particularly along London Road from the A556, Hartford Road and the narrow Church Street which is used as a shortcut in and out of the village. These areas suffer from heavy congestion and further development would exacerbate the issues of traffic, parking, air quality and safety. Public transport provision is minimal, and additional residents would place unsustainable pressure on limited local bus services. The local school is close to capacity, there is no local healthcare provision, and that in surrounding is already under pressure.  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 wildlife habitats, biodiversity, productive farmland 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, guaranteed 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: 13611

Received: 29/08/2025

Respondent: Abby Mercer

I&O_14130
Northwich is constrained like any other established urban area and it is vitally important that if significant expansion is to take place then it needs to be planned alongside suitable infrastructure upgrades: On a strategic level, highway capacity improvements have to be brought forward alongside appropriately scaled upgrades to water, electricity and drainage networks to accommodate the potential scale of new housing and mitigate impact on the existing community. On a site specific level it is essential that infrastructure and community facilities (education, health, retail, leisure etc) are brought forward in parallel with new housing, again to mitigate impact on existing communities. Plan policies should be comprehensive and robust if the amenity of existing community, alongside the needs of any new community, is to be protected.

Comment

Representation ID: 13629

Received: 29/08/2025

Respondent: Peter Adamson

NOR06, NOR07
I&O_14148
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, London Road and Jack Lane, 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. It is notable that developments in Moulton have resulted in larger numbers of traffic on Jack Lane and London Road as new residents in Moulton opt to use Davenham as the route to other locations and not Davenham Bypass at the Kiln Lane junction. In terms of both NO06 and NO07 we highlight highways access issues with the introduction of a minimum of 2600 new vehicles in the village. NO07 will result in excess of 1700 new vehicles in Davenham. Depending on the highways layout on any future development in this location this would lead to severe traffic issues on London Road and/or on Davenham bypass, where for safety roundabout would have to be constructed. Further compounding existing traffic issues outlined in Davenham and Davenham Bypass. NO06 has similar issues as it is obvious that the only safe route into the location is via Eaton Lane. Potentially 1000 new vehicles using Eaton Lane and Hartford Road, Really?? Any other route out of NO06 would be deemed dangerous. Access to A556 would be dangerous with close proximity to the Weaver Bridge (Blue Bridge) and junction into Hilltop Grange development constructed around 2017/18 opposite to Hartford Road exit to A556. On NO06 we note also that there a significant level changes on this land. Notably the tree lined areas bounded by the A556 and the River Weaver have significant level changes from the fields down to the River Weaver and A556. 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. This is evidenced by recent developments in Davenham off Fountain Lane and the Moulton development off Beehive Lane where the surface water drainage systems surrounding these developments cannot cope resulting in the fields between Davenham and Moulton flooding on a regular basis. This can get so bad that flooding in the fields can reach properties on Jack Lane, Davenham putting properties in the line of fire of flooding. Any further development will  exacerbate the existing problem. For example it is notable that fields located in and around NOR6 particularly suffer from flooding now before any proposed development. Furthermore, there would be a loss of biodiversity and greenfield land, contrary to sustainability objectives. 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 residential development in Davenham be removed back in the final Local Plan and the Council seeks to review how housing allocations are determined. Instead of short term approach (5 year view) there needs to be a spatial long term view on the development of Northwich and the surrounding area that has in its sight a sustainable approach to housing, business and employment and not just meeting short term Central Government quotas on housing. From a personal perspective I find the process being undertaken is inappropriate. The consultation period is short for what is a significant proposal of suggested land grab by developers with no long term strategic approach by Cheshire West and Chester Council.

Comment

Representation ID: 13646

Received: 29/08/2025

Respondent: Joanne Driffield

SS 31
I&O_14165
NOR06 - NOR07 Davenham is a historic village with a strong sense of identity and a designated Conservation Area. The proposed developments would dramatically alter the rural character of the village, and risk encroachment on heritage assets and open spaces valued by the community. The scale of development proposed is entirely disproportionate to the village’s size and setting Davenham’s existing infrastructure is already operating at or near capacity. The road network,particularly the A556, Hartford Road, and London Road, suffers from heavy congestion, and further development would exacerbate traffic, air quality, and safety concerns. Public transport provision is minimal, and additional residents would place unsustainable pressure on limited local bus services. The sites identified include areas at risk of flooding or on land that serves an important function in mitigating local flood risk. Any development here would increase surface water run-off and impact local watercourses. Furthermore, there would be a loss of biodiversity and greenfield land, contrary to sustainability objectives. I am aware of planning applications and interest from developers that are more aligned with the scale and character of the village. These include a current application submitted by Wain Estates, a pre-application from Stonhams, and a small development at Bostock Green collectively involving around 200 dwellings. These proposals would be more proportionate to Davenham’s capacity and infrastructure and would be more likely to receive support, provided they are delivered with appropriate design, infrastructure investment, and sensitivity to the village setting.  

Comment

Representation ID: 13702

Received: 29/08/2025

Respondent: Andrew Turner

NOR06 / NOR07 / NOR08
I&O_14222
I believe we require more Dr Surgeries, schools, local policing etc as just building more houses is overloading our amenities.

Comment

Representation ID: 13744

Received: 29/08/2025

Respondent: Pauline and Christopher Owens

I&O_14264
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. Increasing bus service in conjunction with rising traffic due to new developments may further affect the volume of vehicles passing through the village. This could lead to greater exposure to air and noise pollution from heavy vehicles, which research associates with potential health impacts such as respiratory issues, cardiovascular disease, and stress. For homes in the area, this may contribute to decreased air quality and increased pollutants entering residences, potentially affecting residents' quality of life and influencing property values if the area becomes less desirable. This increase would also be a risk to children; studies have shown that children living in areas of heavy traffic may experience increased rates of asthma.   NOR06 - Land to the rear of Church Street and London Road there is; 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 farmland is considered to be in the top 10 in the UK re it’s condition for growing crops. It is currently used to grow crops such as Maze & Cheshire new potatoes. The Land is also home to numerous butterflies, bees, foxes, wood pigeons, buzzards and Bats, (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. Like others, I urge the council to focus on the following key areas: NOR 10 Barnton - The area is currently designated as green belt land. Expansion to the northeast of Barnton could be considered because of its proximity to major transport links such as the A559 and M56, as well as access to existing village facilities including medical practices, shops, and schools. It would have minimal impacts on the surrounding landscape. It would also provide an opportunity to deliver a mix of housing as per the Local Plan requirements. NOR05 - Land near Gadbrook Park: The landowners propose a logistics warehouse, but we believe residential development is preferable due to excellent access to major roads and proximity to existing housing. With Barclays Bank vacating office space at Gadbrook Park, there is sufficient availability for new or relocating businesses. The project could also enable CWAC and Network Rail to establish a railway station in Rudheath for both passengers and freight. In our opinion the site would create an opportunity to deliver a mix of housing as per the local plan requirements. We also believe any developer as part of any planning permission granted a condition should be to potentially fund a new access road into (out of) Northwich to alleviate the pressure on the Winnington Lane bridge to /from Anderton, Barnton NOR08 - Land adjoining the A556, opposite Hartford: Development here would benefit from strong transport links, including the A556 and Hartford Railway Station, as well as easy access to Northwich town centre. While it is currently Green Belt, traffic impact on Davenham would be minimal except during peak times when Hartford Road may see increased use. NOR10 - Weaverham: The area has established infrastructure, good road networks (A49), shops, medical services, schools, and is capable of supporting further growth. In our opinion the site would create an opportunity to deliver a mix of housing as per the local plan requirements. We also believe any developer as part of any planning permission granted a condition should be to potentially fund a new access road into (out of) Northwich to alleviate the pressure on the Winnington Lane bridge to /from Anderton, Barnton 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: 13777

Received: 29/08/2025

Respondent: Carl Wood

NOR06, NOR07
I&O_14297
NOR06 & NOR07: Davenham is a historic village with a designated Conservation Area and a strong sense of identity. Large-scale housing here would irreversibly alter its rural character, erode valued open spaces, and threaten heritage assets.   The village’s infrastructure is already at breaking point. Roads such as the A556, Hartford Road, and London Road suffer daily congestion, and public transport is extremely limited. More homes would mean hundreds more cars, worsening traffic, air pollution, and road safety risks.  Eaton Lane cannot be burdened with more traffic. It is narrow, essential for agricultural vehicles, and used daily by children and families. Increased vehicle use would be dangerous and unacceptable.  Parts of the proposed sites are at flood risk or help to reduce local flooding. Development here would increase surface water run-off, harm local watercourses, and reduce biodiversity — running directly against sustainability goals.   Smaller-scale developments, such as those proposed by Wain Estates, Stonhams, and at Bostock Green (around 200 homes total), are far more proportionate to Davenham’s size and capacity. If designed well, with the right infrastructure and sensitivity to the village setting, these could meet housing needs without destroying what makes Davenham unique.  For these reasons, I urge the Council to remove or significantly reduce large-scale housing allocations in Davenham from the final Local Plan.  Future housing growth must be directed to the right places — where infrastructure already exists, where the environment can be protected, and where community character will not be sacrificed. The alternative sites I have outlined meet these criteria and are far more likely to gain public support.   

Comment

Representation ID: 13813

Received: 29/08/2025

Respondent: Paul and Linda Jones

I&O_14333
Northwich It is a real positive to see the expansion of the Victoria Infirmary, but the town still suffers from a shortage of Doctors Dentists, Teachers - especially SEN and of course from an emergency services perspective the ever reducing fire service vis a vis more housing to provide cover for London Road, Chester Road Castle Street, Manchester Road - at peak times and Saturdays these roads are operating at capacity and many residents living on the outskirts will not travel into the town centre because of the traffic queues into town!! Highways need to consider park & ride (plus see our comments re NOR10 - Weaverham Davenham CWACs Local plan states that they will continue to:- Protect the character of a village: allowing developers to double the size of Davenham is 3. 4. at odds with this Promote wellbeing: these proposals would allow development on green spaces Only consider Prime farmland in exceptional circumstances - Both NOR06 & NOR07 are both considered to be prime farmland Ensure there is appropriate infrastructure! Roads at capacity, Buses infrequent and availability not conducive to regular use. Trains require users to drive to all nearby stations - car parking is costly and limited -  NOR06 - NOR07  Davenham is a historic village with a strong sense of identity and a designated Conservation Area. The proposed developments would dramatically alter the rural character of the village, and risk encroachment on heritage assets and open spaces valued by the community. The scale of development proposed is entirely disproportionate to the village’s size 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 unsustainablepressure 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: 13845

Received: 29/08/2025

Respondent: Claire Swithenbank

I&O_14365
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.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!    There are 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: 13903

Received: 29/08/2025

Respondent: Rachel Swithenbank

I&O_14423
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.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!    There are 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: 13906

Received: 29/08/2025

Respondent: Jane Smart

I&O_14426
Question 31 -Are there any constraints, including Infrastructure provision, that should be considered for Northwich/DAVENHAM when developing the new Local Plan? NOR06 - NOR07.   Davenham is an 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. The access to and parking on Eaton Lane, Church Street and Hartford Road in Davenham is already challenging and at times access for emergency services, especially Fire engines, would be even more at risk with the scale of proposed development.  Davenham’s existing infrastructure is already operating at or near capacity.  When our granddaughter moved into our home in July 2024 and needed a school place for the end of Year 5 to go into Year 6 in September 2024, the nearest school with space was Sandiway, Cuddington or Weaverham Forest.  Davenham school was totally at capacity, and we have had to drive her daily to Weaverham.  The village school, plus Leftwich, Kingsmead and Mouton primary schools were completely at capacity in Year 5/6, without the hundreds of additional homes proposed in the plan.   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. There is no railway station within walking distance, and the extreme road congestion means we already feel too vulnerable to cycle. 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 has been flooding twice on Hartford Road in the last couple of years. 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: 14057

Received: 29/08/2025

Respondent: Graham Birkett

NOR06, NOR07
I&O_14594
NOR06 - NOR07 Davenham is a historic village with a strong sense of identity and a designated Conservation Area. The proposed developments would dramatically alter the rural character of the village, and risk encroachment on heritage assets and open spaces valued by the community. The scale of development proposed is entirely disproportionate to the village’s size and setting Davenham’s existing infrastructure is already operating at or near capacity. The road network,particularly the A556, Hartford Road, and London Road, suffers from heavy congestion, and further development would exacerbate traffic, air quality, and safety concerns. Public transport provision is minimal, and additional residents would place unsustainable pressure on limited local bus services. The sites identified include areas at risk of flooding or on land that serves an important function in mitigating local flood risk. Any development here would increase surface water run-off and impact local watercourses. Furthermore, there would be a loss of biodiversity and greenfield land, contrary to sustainability objectives. I am aware of planning applications and interest from developers that are more aligned with the scale and character of the village. These include a current application submitted by Wain Estates, a pre-application from Stonhams, and a small development at Bostock Green collectively involving around 200 dwellings. These proposals would be more proportionate to Davenham’s capacity and infrastructure and would be more likely to receive support, provided they are delivered with appropriate design, infrastructure investment, and sensitivity to the village setting. For these reasons, I would urge Cheshire West and Chester Council to reconsider the proposed development allocations within the parish. I request that all current proposals for large-scale residential development in Davenham be removed or significantly scaled back in the final Local Plan.

Comment

Representation ID: 14124

Received: 29/08/2025

Respondent: Ryan Buckley

NOR06, NOR07
I&O_14667
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. The existing road network infrastructure into Davenham is already under considerable pressure, particularly along London Road from the A556, Hartford Road and the narrow Church Street which is used as a shortcut in and out of the village. These areas suffer from heavy congestion and further development would exacerbate the issues of traffic, parking, air quality and safety. Public transport provision is minimal, and additional residents would place unsustainable pressure on limited local bus services.   The local school is close to capacity, there is no local healthcare provision, and that in surrounding is already under pressure.  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 wildlife habitats, biodiversity, productive farmland 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, guaranteed 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. 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. The existing road network infrastructure into Davenham is already under considerable pressure, particularly along London Road from the A556, Hartford Road and the narrow Church Street which is used as a shortcut in and out of the village. These areas suffer from heavy congestion and further development would exacerbate the issues of traffic, parking, air quality and safety. Public transport provision is minimal, and additional residents would place unsustainable pressure on limited local bus services. The local school is close to capacity, there is no local healthcare provision, and that in surrounding is already under pressure. 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 wildlife habitats, biodiversity, productive farmland 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, guaranteed 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: 14126

Received: 29/08/2025

Respondent: Mr Jonny McGowan

I&O_14669
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: 14146

Received: 29/08/2025

Respondent: Vicky Wood

NOR06, NOR07
I&O_14690
NOR06 & NOR07: Davenham is a historic village with a designated Conservation Area and a strong sense of identity. Large-scale housing here would irreversibly alter its rural character, erode valued open spaces, and threaten heritage assets.  The village’s infrastructure is already at breaking point. Roads such as the A556, Hartford Road, and London Road suffer daily congestion, and public transport is extremely limited. More homes would mean hundreds more cars, worsening traffic, air pollution, and road safety risks.  Eaton Lane cannot be burdened with more traffic. It is narrow, essential for agricultural vehicles, and used daily by children and families. Increased vehicle use would be dangerous and unacceptable.  Parts of the proposed sites are at flood risk or help to reduce local flooding. Development here would increase surface water run-off, harm local watercourses, and reduce biodiversity — running directly against sustainability goals.  Smaller-scale developments, such as those proposed by Wain Estates, Stonhams, and at Bostock Green (around 200 homes total), are far more proportionate to Davenham’s size and capacity. If designed well, with the right infrastructure and sensitivity to the village setting, these could meet housing needs without destroying what makes Davenham unique.  For these reasons, I urge the Council to remove or significantly reduce large-scale housing allocations in Davenham from the final Local Plan.    Future housing growth must be directed to the right places — where infrastructure already exists, where the environment can be protected, and where community character will not be sacrificed. The alternative sites I have outlined meet these criteria and are far more likely to gain public support. 

Comment

Representation ID: 14176

Received: 29/08/2025

Respondent: Nicola Buckley

I&O_14720
- 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. The existing road network infrastructure into Davenham is already under considerable pressure, particularly along London Road from the A556, Hartford Road and the narrow Church Street which is used as a shortcut in and out of the village. These areas suffer from heavy congestion and further development would exacerbate the issues of traffic, parking, air quality and safety. Public transport provision is minimal, and additional residents would place unsustainable pressure on limited local bus services. The local school is close to capacity, there is no local healthcare provision, and that in surrounding is already under pressure.  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 wildlife habitats, biodiversity, productive farmland 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, guaranteed 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: 14401

Received: 29/08/2025

Respondent: Andrew Pozniak

I&O_14945
Northwich: We welcome the expansion of Victoria Infirmary, but Northwich continues to face serious shortages of healthcare professionals, dentists, teachers (especially SEN), and emergency services. Key roads such as London Road, Chester Road, Castle Street, and Manchester Road already operate at capacity—particularly during peak hours and weekends. Many residents actively avoid travelling into the town centre due to congestion. A Park & Ride scheme should be seriously considered. Development at NOR10 (Weaverham) could help justify infrastructure upgrades that would benefit the wider area. Davenham: The current proposals for large-scale housing development in and around Davenham (particularly NOR06 and NOR07 ) are wholly disproportionate to the village’s size and character. These sites raise significant concerns: NOR06 – Land to the rear of Church Street and London Road Access would be required via two of the village’s busiest roads, which are already under pressure. The site includes a designated Conservation Area , two working farms (whose owners have no intention of selling), and a planned 72-bed dementia care home already progressing through the planning process. Key environmental and infrastructure constraints include: Steep topography and flood risk near Elderbriar Brook Long-established public footpaths Ancient woodland and protected wildlife (bats, badgers, birds, etc.) A major sewage pipe crossing the land NOR07 – Land off Eaton Lane This narrow, single-track lane connects to Hartford Road—already identified as one of the village’s busiest and most problematic roads. The site is subject to flooding concerns at the Hartford Road junction, which would be worsened by surface runoff from development. Proposed housing numbers (c. 440 homes) would add over 800 vehicles to local roads, creating an unmanageable traffic burden. The site includes a working farm, a groundworks business, and a Caravan Club site—all of which would be negatively affected. Cadent has earmarked this land as a potential hydrogen pipeline route , introducing a critical infrastructure and safety constraint. The land is among the UK’s top-performing agricultural soil, currently used for high-quality crops. Local biodiversity is rich and sensitive, with badger setts, nesting owls, bees, bats, and other protected species recorded in the area. The Local Plan’s stated goals —to protect village character, preserve prime farmland, promote wellbeing, and ensure appropriate infrastructure—are fundamentally at odds with the scale of development proposed for Davenham. There are, however, alternative and more proportionate options for the parish, which we believe would be more acceptable to the community: A pre-application by Stonhams , proposing a small-scale development and new community centre at Butchers Stile. Proposed development at Bostock Green by the Tatton Estate, across from the Hayhurst Arms, offering further opportunity to meet housing needs without overwhelming the village. Combined, these two sites could deliver approximately 200 homes in a more sustainable and sensitive manner. Conclusion: We strongly urge Cheshire West and Chester Council to: Reconsider the large-scale allocations at NOR06 and NOR07 , which are wholly unsuitable for development. Focus housing growth in areas with appropriate infrastructure , such as Barnton, Weaverham, Gadbrook Park, and urban brownfield sites. Support smaller, proportionate developments in Davenham , aligned with community needs and the village’s character.

Comment

Representation ID: 14406

Received: 30/08/2025

Respondent: Paul Davies

NOR06, NOR07
I&O_14950
I have lived in davenham for over 25 years and seen the village suffer from increased development that has already impacted on rural character of the village with loss of open space and associated environmental destruction causing loss of bio diversity and the local eco system. NOR06 and 07 are areas of land that are actively farmed, providing important contributions to the food chain. NOR06 is organically farmed and our two children, now in their 20s have taken great interest in observing the natural and sustainable rhythms of this type of farming, with crop rotations, fields allowed to lie fallow , and to be grazed to ensure the ongoing and sustained quality of the farm land. These areas are also widely used by the local community to provide leisure space for walking and running that promotes health and well being. This was invaluable in Covid and since then. These areas are home to threatened wild life such as hares, badgers, foxes and birds of prey. The identified areas also threaten adverse impact on overstretched local facilities such as the primary and high schools, doctor's surgeries etc. the existing developments have also caused adverse impact on overstretched and inappropriate local roads, together with a lack of parking in the village.

Comment

Representation ID: 14416

Received: 29/08/2025

Respondent: Thomas Beckwith

I&O_14960
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 tracklane 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: 14428

Received: 29/08/2025

Respondent: Pamela Kania

I&O_14972
I am writing to voice my concerns around the recent proposals to build new homes in Davenham, namely …   The current infrastructure is inadequate   Threat to local wildlife - taking away what bit of their habitat is left   More housing will change the dynamics of the village and erode the village ethos   Whenever new developments happen, nothing is done to replace lost greenery by planting new trees   The bypass is already conjested at peak periods so more housing will just add to this and again nothing is done to plant more trees along the bypass to help combat some of the pollution.   Stationary or slow moving traffic creates a high volume of pollutants, which is not being addressed by CWAC.   The pedestrian crossings across the bypass by the Hartford Road junction are dangerous and unsuitable for the current volume and speed of traffic, particularly given cars ignore the red lights and this would just get worse with more traffic as a result of more homes   Hartford Road is a rat run with cars exceeding the 20 mile an hour speed limit and again this would only get worse with more housing and more cars   The only people to gain from new developments are the builders and CWAC with no care or commitment to the existing homeowners, their health or their safety   I hope you will take the above into consideration.

Comment

Representation ID: 14430

Received: 29/08/2025

Respondent: Kath Morton

I&O_14974
Although I readily accept that more houses have to be built to meet the Government targets I urge the Council to give greater consideration to the impact of large developments on the edge of small villages like Davenham. The proposed developments would drastically alter the rural character of the village which has none of the infrastructure required.  Also the road networks into the village are already heavily congested, and increased traffic would affect air quality and safety for pedestrians. The sites identified include areas at risk of flooding and further development would increase surface water run-off and impact local watercourses and impact bio-diversity Surely the Council should give more consideration and weight to brownfield  land and underused commercial areas within the Northwich area which would offer a prime opportunity for sustainable mixed-use housing development without majorly impacting the smaller communities. I would urge CWAC to reconsider the proposed development applications within the parish.  I request that all current proposals for large scale residential development in Davenham or significantly scaled back on the final Local Plan

Comment

Representation ID: 14442

Received: 28/08/2025

Respondent: Davenham & Bostock Parish Council

NOR06, NOR07
I&O_14986
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: 14501

Received: 29/08/2025

Respondent: Linda Eves

NOR06, NOR07
I&O_15046
Davenham is our home. Its heritage, countryside, and strong community make it special – and the proposed developments at NOR06 and NOR07 would irreversibly destroy that. These sites are far too large for the village, with hundreds of houses completely out of scale. Our roads are already congested, public transport minimal, and local services like doctors, dentists, and schools are at capacity. The land is prone to flooding, home to ancient trees, wildlife, and prime farmland – once lost, it cannot be restored. NOR06 sits next to a Conservation Area and a well-used footpath, while NOR07 is near a future hydrogen pipeline and working farms. There are far better options for sustainable growth around Northwich: • NOR01 (NE Barnton): Good infrastructure, minimal landscape impact, and mix of housing possible. • NOR04/05 (Gadbrook Park): Vacated offices could become homes with new sustainable transport links. • NOR08 (S of A556 opposite Hartford): Excellent access to roads and railway station. • NOR10 (Weaverham): Existing infrastructure, capacity for housing, and potential for a new access road to ease traffic. We are not against change, but it must be the right scale, in the right place, with proper support. These proposals would rip the heart out of Davenham. This is about protecting our homes, our families, and our children’s future. Once it’s gone, it’s gone forever. Please listen to the people who live here – we love our village, and we must protect it.

Comment

Representation ID: 14622

Received: 05/09/2025

Respondent: Ian Fogg

NOR07
I&O_15172
Davenham is a historic village with a designated Conservation Area and a strong sense of identity. The proposed developments would dramatically alter the character of the village and risk encroachment on heritage assets and open spaces valued by the community. Serious thought should be given to the scale and phasing of any major development affecting the village and its setting. The village's existing  infrastructure is already close to capacity. The road network, in particular Hartford Road and London Road, suffers from heavy congestion. This is made worse by on-street parking because there is no public car parking to serve the village businesses; deliveries and service vehicles and commuters who use the village as a 'rat-run'. The primary school is at capacity and public bus transport is limited. NOR07 in particular would exacerbate traffic problems in the village due to the only available accesses from this site being via existing substandard residential streets. Therefore, this option should be removed from further consideration. I understand that this is an early stage in the local plan process and that these are generalised options. However, clearly considerable thought needs to be given to the wider context of development in the Borough and Cheshire as a whole including the green belt.

Comment

Representation ID: 14650

Received: 01/09/2025

Respondent: Jane Sharples

I&O_15200
Weaverham is a well-established village with a strong community identity and a rich historical backdrop. The scale of housing growth currently being proposed would significantly disrupt the village’s rural character and threaten the integrity of its valued open spaces and local heritage. Such development risks undermining the sense of place that residents have worked hard to preserve.   The village’s infrastructure is already under considerable pressure. Key routes, particularly the A49, experience daily congestion during peak hours, and the road network is ill-equipped to absorb further traffic increases. Additional housing would intensify these issues, leading to greater delays, and heightened safety risks for pedestrians and drivers alike.    Public transport options are limited, and any increase in population would place further strain on the few existing bus services or increased traffic volumes to train stations or additional increase to the high volume existing commuter traffic we already see.   Several of the proposed development sites are located in areas that play a vital role in managing surface water and reducing flood risk. Building on these sites would compromise natural drainage systems, increase runoff, and potentially impact nearby watercourses. Moreover, the loss of greenfield land would result in a decline in local biodiversity and contradict the principles of sustainable development, also a great loss of farming/arable land, loss of crops, not sustainable, it is preferable for resident to be able to purchase local produce, support local producers.   Please note that Weaverham already serves a number of outlying villages (for example Norley, Acton Bridge, Crowton, Onston) who lack their own amenities, this results in the centre of Weaverham being continually congested, constantly busy traffic in and around the main parade of shops, there is a distinct lack of car parking to accommodate the existing number people that using our village. In addition Weaverham experiences issue with traffic in and around the high school at drop off and pick up times again traffic volume and parking impacts the local residents around this area.     In light of these concerns, we strongly urge that Weaverham be removed from consideration as a strategic location for housing expansion. Any future development must be proportionate, environmentally responsible, and sensitive to the village’s infrastructure and character.  

Comment

Representation ID: 14680

Received: 29/08/2025

Respondent: Miller Homes North West Ltd

Agent: NJL Consulting

I&O_15230
Miller are supportive of any improvements to the sustainable transport links to Lostock Gralam Station to ensure both existing and future development can be well connected. Developing a strong pedestrian and cycle network around Lostock Gralam would ensure travel time is reduced for residents to reach the station. Miller will commit contributions through any future application towards any necessarily supporting infrastructure to ensure that the settlement can grow in a sustainable manner to assist in CWACs long term housing ambitions.