Comment

Representation ID: 7770

Received: 23/08/2025

Respondent: Joan Astbury

I&O_8258
  I object to policy SS 41 I do not know if you are aware but the area surrounding Hob Hey Wood is composed of marl which is a very unstable medium for building houses also ground water will rise through the marl and into the brickwork causing the houses to be permanently damp.  

Comment

Representation ID: 7773

Received: 23/08/2025

Respondent: Mr David Bayston

I&O_8261
We object strongly to all three proposed growth areas identified for Frodsham.   Frodsham appears to have been chosen for major development due to its Railway Station and other transport links but without any consideration otherwise as to its suitability in respect of flood risk, infrastructure capacity, national policy on Green Belt, impact on existing residents and their property and, in the case of FR001 and FR002, catastrophic adverse impact on an ancient woodland area. 

Comment

Representation ID: 7775

Received: 23/08/2025

Respondent: Dominic McDermott

Map 5.10
I&O_8263
I object to SS41 SS42 SS43 Protect our green belt ! 

Comment

Representation ID: 7780

Received: 24/08/2025

Respondent: Cheryl Rowland

I&O_8268
I strongly object to the planning policies as above as they will allow even more destruction of our ancient forests.   It is your duty to protect them, not destroy or have a hand in destroying them.   Perhaps a look at the amount of empty or derelict properties that could be addressed and provide housing should be a consideration in today's climate of earth's devastation by man!

Comment

Representation ID: 7786

Received: 24/08/2025

Respondent: Rob Hastings

I&O_8274
I wish to object to the policy as follows:   SS41. objection, are the inability of the road network to cope with the increased population, as witnessed on a daily basis now with the M56 and A56 roads regularly at over capacity.   The loss of farmland and wildlife habitat and its  repercussions including water run off to feed the Hob Hey area of ancient woodland.   The steady erosion of valuable green belt land, which has aways been a cornerstone of town and country planning, and has served our wonderful country so well.   I feel that more emphasis should be put on building and development on so called brownfield sites. 

Comment

Representation ID: 7793

Received: 24/08/2025

Respondent: Mrs D C Lawson

I&O_8281
As a long term resident of Frodsham (over 50 years), I would like to object to the planning application for housing, your references SS41, SS42 and SS43.  We have walked and enjoyed Hob Hey wood for a significant part of that time. I still walk it at least once a week despite being in my 80's. I also used to keep paths clear and repair damaged sections as part of the tree group. When on the town council and footpath committee, roughly 1990 , I identified three SSSI in Hob Hey wood, confirmed by Manchester University.  Confirmation of this should be available in Council records. I also have concerns about: Increase in flood risk More gridlock on Frodsham roads, which are often bad, especially when there are issues on the motorway Excessive strain on already overloaded facilities such as doctors, dentists and schools Effect on wildlife corridors Damage to acknowledged ancient woodland Impact on air quality and light pollution Impact on existing houses, financially and aesthetically Loss of community and green spaces I also note that a previous request to place a golf course on the fields behind Fairways was refused by Cheshire council on the grounds that access was only via a lane which could not handle the Increase in traffic. I would be grateful if you would acknowledge my objections.

Support

Representation ID: 7811

Received: 24/08/2025

Respondent: Jemma McCreanney

FRO01, FRO02
I&O_8299
Of the three areas identified, FRO01 and FRO02 are  completely unsuitable.  Proposing FRO01 and FRO02 is a terrible idea. It adds pressure to failing infrastructure. I increases flood risk. It destroys wildlife corridors. It worsens air quality. It lowers property values. It puts lives at risk. It benefits developers and damages communities. This is not a sustainable. It is not justified. It is not acceptable. FRO03 is the best (meaning least worst) identified option assuming the development is suitably sized, and that traffic can enter the site without congestion. However, I feel that the land to the south of Lady Hayes (the other side of the B5152) would also be suitable. Huge area which adjoins the B5152 for good access to Frodsham and Kingsley. Although it is about two miles from Frodsham Train Station, using the iTravel bus this journey could be completed in just a few minutes allowing residents to use the train if they can/wish to do so.

Comment

Representation ID: 7855

Received: 24/08/2025

Respondent: Ruth Giles

I&O_8344
Of the three areas identified, FRO01 FRO02 are completely unsuitable. Proposing FRO01 and FRO02 is a terrible idea. It adds pressure to failing infrastructure. It increases flood risk. It destroys wildlife corridors. It worsens air quality. It lowers property values. It puts lives at risk. It benefits developers and damages communities. This is not sustainable. It is not justified. It is not acceptable. This would cover a large area of greenbelt and greenfield land and create a huge conurbation not fit for the services and infrastructure presently in place. Do not build on FRO01 and FRO02. This is not a polite suggestion. It is a firm and direct objection to building on FR001 and FR002, two parcels of Greenbelt land that border Hob Hey Wood and form part of Frodsham’s only remaining rural buffer. This proposal is a textbook example of poor planning: it increases flood risk, overloads roads, strains local services, destroys wildlife routes, and rips up national policy. If approved, it will damage the town and everyone in it. FRO03 is the “best” (meaning least worst) identified option, assuming the development is suitably sized, in keeping with the town’s architecture and history, and that traffic can enter the site without exceptional congestion.  However, it would begin to link the town of Frodsham with the village of Helsby, which are both very different in character.  They should not be linked in a ribbon development.  They ought to remain separate and allowed to keep their individual characters.

Comment

Representation ID: 7952

Received: 24/08/2025

Respondent: Audrey Fortune

SS 41
I&O_8441
More strain on doctors and dentists, grid lock roads and lots more.

Comment

Representation ID: 7957

Received: 24/08/2025

Respondent: Rob Jenkins

I&O_8446
I am writing to lodge my formal and unequivocal objection to the proposed development of housing on green belt land adjacent to Hob Hey Woods in Frodsham. This proposal is deeply inappropriate, environmentally damaging, and contrary to both national and local planning policy. It must be firmly rejected for the following substantial reasons: Contravention of Green Belt Policy The proposed site lies within designated green belt, which exists to prevent urban sprawl, protect the countryside, and preserve the character of historic towns such as Frodsham. This development would directly undermine these objectives and represents unjustified encroachment onto protected land. Government policy is clear: development on green belt should not occur unless very special circumstances exist. No such circumstances are evident in this case. The need for housing does not automatically override green belt protection, especially when alternative, non-green belt sites exist elsewhere in the borough. Failure to Demonstrate "Very Special Circumstances" The proposal offers no compelling evidence that the public benefit of this development clearly outweighs the substantial harm it would cause to the green belt. The harm to openness, biodiversity, and local character is significant and lasting, while the supposed benefits are vague, marginal, and better served elsewhere. Availability of Alternative, More Suitable Sites There are numerous brownfield and less environmentally sensitive locations within Cheshire West and Chester that are far more appropriate for housing development. Building on this green belt site is therefore premature, unjustified, and avoidable. Environmental and Ecological Damage Hob Hey Woods is a valued local nature reserve and an essential wildlife corridor. Any adjacent development will severely impact local flora and fauna, with long-term consequences for biodiversity. The green belt here acts as a buffer and ecological link—one that this development threatens to fragment and degrade irreparably. Moreover, the area is vulnerable to surface water runoff and flooding, which would be exacerbated by the loss of permeable green space and increased urbanisation. Strain on Non-Existent Infrastructure Frodsham lacks the infrastructure to support additional housing: All primary schools are at full capacity, with no viable options for expansion. No secondary school exists within the town, meaning additional travel, congestion, and emissions for families. Road infrastructure is poor, with frequent traffic problems, narrow access roads, and a town centre already overwhelmed during peak times. Local healthcare, public transport, and drainage systems are already under pressure. Approving further development without comprehensive infrastructure investment is not only irresponsible but poses a serious risk to public wellbeing and road safety. Conflict with the Local Plan and National Planning Policy This development contradicts key elements of the Local Development Plan, including policies on green belt, sustainability, and infrastructure provision. It also undermines the principles set out in the National Planning Policy Framework (NPPF), particularly in Sections 13 (Green Belt protection) and 8 (Promoting healthy, inclusive and safe communities). Impact on Historic Character and Community Identity Frodsham is a historic market town with a distinctive rural character and heritage. This development would erode its landscape, disrupt its setting, and contribute to the creeping suburbanisation of an area treasured by both residents and visitors. Once lost, this character cannot be recovered. Conclusion This proposal is fundamentally flawed and should be rejected in the strongest possible terms. It fails every test of environmental, planning, and community sustainability. The development would represent a short-sighted and damaging breach of green belt protections that have existed for decades to safeguard places exactly like Hob Hey Woods and Frodsham. I urge the planning authority to uphold the principles of sound planning and environmental stewardship by refusing this proposal outright.

Comment

Representation ID: 7969

Received: 24/08/2025

Respondent: Robert Council

I&O_8458
I would like to register my concern and objection to the suggested use of green belt land above Langdale Way, Frodsham for the building of homes. My family and I have lived at this address for 3 years and were attracted to the area in part because of its close proximity and access to the beautiful local countryside. We have a young family and believe it is extremely important to teach our child about wildlife and conservation, and I believe that to lose part of this green belt would be unforgivable. I regularly use the paths and fields in the area of Hob Hey Wood, and have noted regularly the immense local effort that volunteers make to help with the upkeep of the woodland. Further housing above this area would cause catastrophic damage to the ancient woodland. In addition, Frodsham already experiences periods of extremely high traffic. It is the only alternative route for motorway diversions, and at those times of high volume, Langdale Way regularly becomes gridlocked. At other times traffic associated with Manor House Primary School also causes significant blockages. Increasing residential traffic by potentially several hundred further vehicles can only exacerbate this problem, causing regular gridlocks and increased danger to pedestrians and children in the local area. I fail to see any benefit to the local community from further housing being built on Green Belt land. A recent development in Helsby has been paused several times suggesting demand for such housing does not exist, and the residents, wildlife and community at large would lose out. The only potential gains would be made by large businesses from outside the local area who have no vested interest in preserving the landscape.  

Comment

Representation ID: 7973

Received: 24/08/2025

Respondent: David Bell

SS 41
I&O_8462
I am strongly objecting to the above planned build, [personal info redacted] and i am objecting to all of the above. I have lived at number XX since 1979 and was told by the solicitor that there would be no further build on that land as it is greenbelt and therefore it cannot be built on. Langdale Way will not cope with the increased traffic and the danger to wildlife is unforgivable how this is even being considered is beyond me. If this goes ahead there will be protest's and for one will commend the protesters. STOP this now.

Comment

Representation ID: 7978

Received: 24/08/2025

Respondent: Mr Frank Ball

Hob Hey Wood
I&O_8467
I am writing to object to the following planning policies on your website: SS41, SS42, SS43 The protection of Hob Hey Wood is important to our town both in environmental, well-being and logistical terms. Already, Frodsham is effectively at capacity on its roads and with its facilities.  For example, the town frequently sees queues in rush hour on all major arterial routes and this becomes a gridlock whenever the M56 has even minor problems or queues.  Areas of the town are in effect "landlocked" and this is true of the Lakes Estate near Hob Hey Wood.  The town itself has a single-point-of-failure risk in the swing bridge access route. Hob Hey Wood is also a green area used by local people and to erode it denies important recreational and natural space and also natural land to absorb rainfall.  We see the centre of Frodsham flooded in what I would call "manageable" levels when there is significant downpour but adding more houses will increase "run off".  (Until remedial work some 10-12 years ago the bottom of the Lakes Estate flooded regularly.) Finally, GP and dentist facilities are already incredibly challenging for existing residents let alone new ones.  As far as I am aware, primary schools are close to full as well. Only recently, planned repair work on the Swing Bridge had to be postponed as it was clear that the town could not weather the impact of its closure.  (There should have been a plan to have an addition of a bailey bridge that was used many years ago for similar repairs.)  The idea that we can add hundreds of new houses in the Hob Hey Wood area presents a serious existential threat to the success of Frodsham as a town. I understand that development is important but only when it comes with viable and significant investment in infrastructure, the kind of which I do not see detailed in these plans.

Comment

Representation ID: 7981

Received: 24/08/2025

Respondent: Margaret Telfer

FRO01, FRO02, Hob Hey Wood
I&O_8470
Objecting to Policies:  SS41,  SS42,   SS43, FRO01, FRO02.  The proposed building proposal will virtually DOUBLE the population of Frodsham and I am writing to formally object to the above policies. The traffic is already gridlocked on Fluin Lane in the mornings and evenings. When the M56 is closed it is a nightmare situation. I don’t know how the traffic from this development will access the main road out of Frodsham, everywhere will be gridlocked, even the side roads. There will be hundreds of extra cars. It is virtually impossible to book a dental appointment and the doctors and schools will have a terrible strain to cope with the massive increase in population. Floodrisk of main drains is a big health hazzard. United Utilities can’t cope with the overflows and leaks now. Last year I reported contaminated waste water coming up through the tarmac in Grasmere Road, Frodsham. Natural barriers must NOT be disturbed. There is already a massive tank in the grounds of Manor House School to stem flooding of Langdale Way.  United Utilities installed this. The green belt land helps to stop any flooding. The air quality and light pollution will be considerably worse. This, of course, would affect the wildlife in Hob Hey Wood. Hob Hey Wood is a beautiful peaceful retreat for the people of Frodsham. There is so much talk now of walking, relaxing in the countryside for the benefit of our mental health.  During covid this wood was a godsend.  The bluebells are special as well as all the wild garlic, the little stream and wonderful paths that the volunteers have improved over the years. The wildlife is phenomenal in this wood with very rare species not found anywhere else in the country.  It is ancient for a reason, people in the past recognised its significance,  let’s hope our planners see it this way as well!!! This site is of biological importance and is now managed as a Local Wildlife Site.  (Cheshire West and Chester. Council Policies ENV4  - (part one) and DM44 (part two) prioritise protection, conservation, and enhancement of biodiversity. The Council even made a community orchard for the people of this town as well a place for local people to picnic. Will there be facilities for young people, where will they spend their leisure time? There isn’t even a swimming pool in Frodsham, all money goes to Northwich, Chester and Winsford.  Now we are expected to bear the brunt of over population with no extra facilities. Of course all our house prices will fall. Developments of green belt land must be avoided. There are plenty of other alternatives without destroying this land. In view of the above objections and policy conflicts, this proposal is not sustainable and must be rejected.

Comment

Representation ID: 7984

Received: 25/08/2025

Respondent: Mr David Rush

FRO01, FRO02
I&O_8473
I object to SS41, SS42, SS43 I say NO to FR001, FR002 I am a resident of Frodsham. Ancient Woodland should be protected

Comment

Representation ID: 7987

Received: 25/08/2025

Respondent: Kathleen Rush

FRO01, FRO02, Hob Hey Wood
I&O_8476
Please note my Objection to Planning Policies SS41, SS42, SS43. Please note my objection to FR001 and FR002 - I say NO I am a resident of Frodsham and walk in Hob Hey Wood frequently. Ancient Woodlands should be protected

Comment

Representation ID: 7993

Received: 25/08/2025

Respondent: Damian Thackeray

I&O_8482
I WISH TO OBJECT TO POLICIES: SS41,SS42,SS43 - For reason such as: Creating problem with; Traffic Congestion, strain on heath care & dentist  Strain on School Destructions of valued green land and woods And impact on wild life. Impact on light and air pollution, Also, big impact on house and property values

Comment

Representation ID: 7995

Received: 25/08/2025

Respondent: Tracy McCann

SS41
I&O_8484
I'm writing to strongly object to these planning applications allowing development of land for house building. The green land and open space around Frodsham is an important area for nature and wildlife and I don't agree that house building should be prioritised over damaging wildlife habitat. There are many other areas of land that are less inhabited by wildlife that should be considered. 

Comment

Representation ID: 8000

Received: 25/08/2025

Respondent: Sarah Kent

SS41
I&O_8489
Good morning  I have been alerted to proposed development of land adjacent to Hob Hey Wood in Frodsham (FRO01 and FRO02) and wish to log my opposition to this.  In respect to question SS41 regarding the appropriateness of areas, I cannot believe that development of green belt in FRO01/FRO02 could be viewed as a genuine proposition. The presence of quiet green space is vital for mental health and the Wood provides this to the people of Frodsham. Development at the expense of town as it already exists should not be the plan. On a practical level, if the plan for ingress and egress from these homes would be at least in part via Fluin Lane this would create increased traffic at a junction that can already be very busy and would require traffic management measures to prevent significant problems. I already avoid this junction at busy times as it can be so difficult to exit the junction. This would only worsen with additional housing. Thank you for taking my concerns into account with the proposed developments.

Comment

Representation ID: 8004

Received: 25/08/2025

Respondent: Mr David Clarke

SS41
I&O_8493
Good morning, I am writing to object to the proposal to build on greenbelt land in Frodsham, under policies SS41, 42 and 43. The site would entirely destroy a valuable medieval field system at Bradley, which would have a disastrous impact on the heritage of the town. Furthermore, Hob Hey Wood, which is a beautiful area of outstanding beauty and home to many rare species, would also be directly encroached on with huge consequences for the wildlife that lives there. This is valuable ancient woodland and needs to be protected. There would be a loss of community and green space with the allotments on Townfield Lane disappearing beneath houses. Furthermore, Frodsham is already stretched to the limits. It is practically impossible to get timely medical and dental appointments, and the town is frequently gridlocked with traffic. Adding thousands more houses here would exacerbate this, drive down the value of the existing properties in the town and drive up air pollution and the risk of flooding. Please do not build on this area! Many thanks,

Comment

Representation ID: 8009

Received: 25/08/2025

Respondent: Peter Coman

SS41
I&O_8498
Dear Sir/Madam, As a long standing resident of Frodsham I would like to strongly object to the above policies, I can't believe that the surrounding fields to Hob Hey wood are even up for consideration for building on, it is a wonderful amenity for the people of Frodsham which is used by walkers, wild life enthusiasts, dog walkers and children alike, it would devastate the wildlife inhabitants including bats which are a protected species, badgers, birds of prey to name just a few. Not only would it devastate the area, the infrastructure of Frodsham could not cope with the extra large amount of houses being considered, Dr's surgery, dentists, schools are all struggling to cope now, the road network is bad enough now especially when there has been a problem on the M56 without the addition of more vehicles. In conclusion I am saying, No toFRO-01 and FRO-01 Yours Sincerely.

Comment

Representation ID: 8028

Received: 25/08/2025

Respondent: Paul Millinger

I&O_8517
I write to inform you of my objection to planning policy SS41

Comment

Representation ID: 8036

Received: 25/08/2025

Respondent: Ceri Porter

I&O_8525
Although I am not keen on any of the developments, FRO03 is the best (i.e. Ieast worst) option of the three as it would have the least impact on the green belt and is the best in terms of road access.     Options FRO01 and FRO02 are completely unsuitable for development.  These areas seem to have been identified without any consideration of their suitability given that they cover the area of Hob Hey Wood which is an ancient wood.  Anyone with a local knowledge of the area would be able to see how unsuitable these proposals are.  I don't believe it would be practical or possible to build on the wood itself but building on the fields to the East of Townfield Lane that lead up to the wood would destroy wildlife corridors and have a severe impact on the wood, as well as increasing the flood risk to the Lakes Estate and removing one of the few areas of accessible greenbelt that we have.  These options are also totally unsuitable with respect to road access - there are already issues with traffic access on Townfield Lane and so it would not be possible to build a new development on the fields at the end of Townfield Lane without totally revising the road network.

Comment

Representation ID: 8049

Received: 25/08/2025

Respondent: Anne Bailey

SS41
I&O_8538
I am objecting to the proposed development under  policies SS41 SS42 and  SS43. There will be damage to ancient woodland and Hob Hey wood is used by the local community from all over Frodsham. It’s an important green space ,valuable as a community area. The traffics on Townfield Lane and the Lakes estate is already under pressure and more houses in the area would make it worse. Fluin Lane access to Main Street is already congested ,further traffic would not be sustainable. Because of heavy traffic on the M56 and M53 Frodsham is already regularly gridlocked .Further houses with 2 or 3 cars per house would add to an already congested situation 

Comment

Representation ID: 8072

Received: 25/08/2025

Respondent: Mr John Giles

FRO01 FRO02 FRO03
I&O_8561
Of the three areas identified, FRO01 FRO02 are completely unsuitable. Proposing FRO01 and FRO02 is a terrible idea. It adds pressure to failing infrastructure. It increases flood risk. It destroys wildlife corridors. It worsens air quality. It lowers property values. It puts lives at risk. It benefits developers and damages communities. This is not sustainable. It is not justified. It is not acceptable. This would cover a large area of greenbelt and greenfield land and create a huge conurbation not fit for the services and infrastructure presently in place.   Do not build on FRO01 and FRO02. This is not a polite suggestion. It is a firm and direct objection to building on FR001 and FR002, two parcels of Greenbelt land that border Hob Hey Wood and form part of Frodsham’s only remaining rural buffer. This proposal is a textbook example of poor planning: it increases flood risk, overloads roads, strains local services, destroys wildlife routes, and rips up national policy. If approved, it will damage the town and everyone in it.   FRO03 is the “best” (meaning least worst) identified option, assuming the development is suitably sized, in keeping with the town’s architecture and history, and that traffic can enter the site without exceptional congestion.  However, it would begin to link the town of Frodsham with the village of Helsby, which are both very different in character.  They should not be linked in a ribbon development.  They ought to remain separate and allowed to keep their individual characters. Objections in detail   Severe Impact on Ancient Woodland   Hob Hey is a Site of Biological Interest and ancient woodland, Britain’s most biodiverse habitat.   The wood is home to thousands of species varying from common, to locally scarce, to nationally rare. Over 800 species are listed on the national biological recording site iRecord. Many species only occur in ancient woodland, an increasingly rare habitat. The wood is a haven for both wildlife and local people who enjoy walking the woodland and reaping the benefits of being in nature such as reduced anxiety and depression. Improvements to the immune system and reduced blood pressure also result from time spent in nature. Source: Nature and Mental Health Report’, Mind.  Source: ( https://pmc.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/articles/PMC9665958/ ).  Wildlife Corridors Will Be Destroyed Hob Hey Wood is not a decorative patch of trees. It is a functioning woodland used by many species that need access to the surrounding environment. The wood connects to wider habitat corridors through the FR001 and FR002 areas. These corridors keep the ecology alive. Building here breaks those links forever. You can’t replace a hedgerow or regenerate a breeding ground once it’s buried under concrete. Source: Planning Inspectorate – https://nsip-documents.planninginspectorate.gov.uk/. .. Significant Disturbance to The Woodland Hob Hey is relatively secluded. Building hundreds of houses nearby could lead to significant disturbance of the woodland and its wildlife. The resulting huge increase in pets would result in problems. Cats are supreme predators which would take a toll on wildlife. Dogs would also disturb wildlife and their feces have been shown to cause nitrogen and phosphorus pollution. Source: https://www.theguardian.com/.../dog-pee-and-poo-harming. .. Flood Risk is Not a Hypothetical Surface water flooding is the biggest threat to homes in England today. Over 4.6 million homes are now at risk from it. That’s double the number at risk from rivers or coastal surge. In Frodsham, those risks already exist. Hob Hey Wood and the green land around it act as a sponge. They slow rain and reduce flood peaks. Building on FR002 and FR001 means water runs off faster, overloading drains and pushing into homes and roads. The council’s own Flood Risk Assessment warns against removing these natural barriers. From the late 1990s to 2005, this happened in Langdale Way. Residents experienced multiple sewerage floods leading to a campaign involving both the council and United Utilities to resolve the issue before the houses became uninsurable. This resulted in a year-long disruptive excavation at Manor House School fields to install huge tanks to stem the catastrophic floods. UU stated that this was the only site that that type of construction could take place. House building adjacent could result in these issues arising again. Source: Cheshire West SFRA – https://www.cheshirewestandchester.gov.uk/documents/parking-roads-and-travel/highways/flood-risk-assessment-final-report.pdf Source: Financial Times – https://www.ft.com/.../ff3bb769-9339-4015-80bc-4a3ea446504e Also don't build on FRO03. This would create a huge conurbation between Frodsham and Helsby, creating a ribbon development.  Frodsham and Helsby have distinct characters and do not deserve to have their rich characters absorbed into a single entity because they are near to present infrastructure which are already often unable to cope. Indeed, the infrastructure and services are unsuitable, and there are no proposals for further services or road infrastructure planned.

Comment

Representation ID: 8083

Received: 25/08/2025

Respondent: Catherine Sykes

I&O_8572
I should like to lodge my opposition to the requested planning permission for houses to be built on greenbelt land around Hob Hey Wood in Frodsham.   Building houses on this land would affect the green places available to the people of Frodsham and also the wild life in this area.   More houses would also impact on the already congested road infrastructure in the area and create further issues in obtaining doctor and dentist appointments which are already hard to get.  

Comment

Representation ID: 8089

Received: 25/08/2025

Respondent: Susannah Garfit

FRO01 and FRO02
I&O_8578
1. This Development Must Not Go Ahead   This is not a polite suggestion. It is a firm and direct objection to building on FR001 and FR002, two parcels of Greenbelt land that border Hob Hey Wood and form part of Frodsham’s only remaining rural buffer. This proposal is a textbook example of poor planning: it increases flood risk, overloads roads, strains local services, destroys wildlife routes, and rips up national policy. If approved, it will damage the town and everyone in it.   2. Traffic is Already Broken   The A56 and main roads through Frodsham are regularly gridlocked. When the M56 is closed or partially shut, all diverted traffic comes through the town. The Weaver Viaduct carries over 112,000 vehicles daily. That number spikes during roadworks, collisions, or closures. None of this is future risk. It's already happening.   Add hundreds of extra vehicles from FR001 and FR002 and the problem gets worse. Emergency vehicles already struggle to get through. This development will slow response times even more, putting lives at risk.   Source: Hansard (UK Parliament), 2015 –  https://hansard.parliament.uk/Commons/2015-11-17/debates/15111754000002/M56(Junctions12To14)   3. Severe Impact on Ancient Woodland   Hob Hey is a Site of Biological Interest and ancient woodland, Britain’s most biodiverse habitat.   The wood is home to thousands of species varying from common, to locally scarce, to nationally rare. Over 800 species are listed on the national biological recording site iRecord. Many species only occur in ancient woodland, an increasingly rare habitat.   The wood is a haven for both wildlife and local people who enjoy walking the woodland and reaping the benefits of being in nature such as reduced anxiety and depression. Improvements to the immune system and reduced blood pressure also result from time spent in nature.   Source: Nature and Mental Health Report’, Mind.   Source: ( https://pmc.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/articles/PMC9665958/ ).   4. Wildlife Corridors Will Be Destroyed   Hob Hey Wood is not a decorative patch of trees. It is a functioning woodland used by many species that need access to the surrounding environment. The wood connects to wider habitat corridors through the FR001 and FR002 areas. These corridors keep the ecology alive.   Building here breaks those links forever. You can’t replace a hedgerow or regenerate a breeding ground once it’s buried under concrete.   Source: Planning Inspectorate –  https://nsip-documents.planninginspectorate.gov.uk/published-documents/EN010153-000069-6.1_ES%20Vol%201%20Chapter%207%20Terrestrial%20Ecology.pdf   5. Significant Disturbance to The Woodland   Hob Hey is relatively secluded. Building hundreds of houses nearby could lead to significant disturbance of the woodland and its wildlife. The resulting huge increase in pets would result in problems. Cats are supreme predators which would take a toll on wildlife. Dogs would also disturb wildlife and their feces have been shown to cause nitrogen and phosphorus pollution.   Source:  https://www.theguardian.com/environment/2022/feb/07/dog-pee-and-poo-harming-nature-reserves-study   6. Flood Risk is Not a Hypothetical   Surface water flooding is the biggest threat to homes in England today. Over 4.6 million homes are now at risk from it. That’s double the number at risk from rivers or coastal surge. In Frodsham, those risks already exist. Hob Hey Wood and the green land around it act as a sponge. They slow rain and reduce flood peaks.   Building on FR002 and FR001 means water runs off faster, overloading drains and pushing into homes and roads. The council’s own Flood Risk Assessment warns against removing these natural barriers.   From the late 1990’s to 2005 this happened in Langdale Way! Residents experienced multiple sewerage floods leading to a campaign involving both the council and United Utilities to resolve the issue before the houses became uninsurable. This resulted in a year long disruptive excavation at Manor House School fields to install huge tanks to stem the catastrophic floods. UU stated that this was the only site that that type of construction could take place.   House building adjacent could result in these issues arising again!   Source: Cheshire West SFRA –  https://www.cheshirewestandchester.gov.uk/documents/parking-roads-and-travel/highways/flood-risk-assessment-final-report.pdf   Source: Financial Times –  https://www.ft.com/content/ff3bb769-9339-4015-80bc-4a3ea446504e   7. GP Practices and Schools Are Full   There is no spare capacity in Frodsham’s infrastructure. GP practices are running at limit. Schools are close to capacity. New homes mean more pressure, more waiting, more stretched services.   No part of this development includes concrete plans or funding for new public services. That means the burden falls on existing ones, which are already struggling.   Source: Cheshire West Monitoring Reports –  https://www.cheshirewestandchester.gov.uk/residents/planning-and-building-control/local-plan/authority-monitoring-report   8. Air Quality and Light Pollution Will Get Worse   Frodsham is already inside an Air Quality Management Area. Cars are the top local pollutant. FR001 and FR002 would bring more cars, more exhaust, and more noise into a space that’s supposed to be protected.   Lighting from new housing, cars and street lamps will spill into Hob Hey Wood and rural zones. This ruins habitat for nocturnal species and affects human sleep cycles.   Light pollution has a detrimental effect on bats. There are seven species present in Hob Hey Wood including rare Nathusius’ pipistrelle. Moths are also affected by light pollution.   Source: Cheshire West AQMA Action Plan –  https://www.cheshirewestandchester.gov.uk/documents/pests-pollution-food-safety/pollution-and-air-quality/air-quality-review-and-assessment/action-plans/action-plan-frodsham-0118.pdf   Source: Bat Conservation Trust Guidance NoteGN08/23Bats and Artificial Lighting At Night.   Source: Impact of light pollution on moth morphology–A 137-year study in Germany  https://doi.org/10.1016/j.baae.2021.05.004 ).       9. Antisocial Behaviour and Isolation Will Rise   New estates without integrated planning lead to social fragmentation. These areas become disconnected, under-policed, and under-supported. This isn’t speculation. It’s known from other developments nationally.   The National Planning Policy Framework requires that growth supports community cohesion. This proposal does not. It isolates new homes on the edge of town and dumps responsibility for cohesion onto already stretched services.   Source: NPPF (2023) –  https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/national-planning-policy-framework--2   10. House Prices Will Drop   People buy in Frodsham for access to open countryside, peace, and green views. Strip those away, and the value drops. This development removes the very features that give existing homes their worth.   Homeowners who’ve invested in the area will be hit with lower resale values and a loss of the rural edge they were sold on. Developers walk away with profit. Residents are left picking up the cost.   11. Greenbelt Is Not A Technicality   The Greenbelt is there for a reason. Once you breach it, you set precedent for more erosion. This is not just about FRO01 or FRO02. It’s about what follows next if this goes ahead.   National guidance is clear: development on Greenbelt land must be avoided unless there are absolutely no alternatives. In this case, there are alternatives. This land should remain untouched.   Source: GOV.UK Greenbelt Guidance –   ttps://www.gov.uk/guidance/national-planning-policy-framework/13-protecting-green-belt-land   12. Final Statement – Reject This Now   This proposal is bad planning. It adds pressure to failing infrastructure. It increases flood risk. It destroys wildlife corridors. It worsens air quality. It lowers property values. It puts lives at risk. It benefits developers and damages communities.   This is not sustainable. It is not justified. It is not acceptable.   FRO01 and FRO02 must be removed from development plans entirely. This objection demands that the proposal be rejected in full. Nothing else will do.

Comment

Representation ID: 8095

Received: 25/08/2025

Respondent: Eva Cowley

I&O_8584
I’m writing to you to object to policy SS41

Comment

Representation ID: 8106

Received: 25/08/2025

Respondent: Jan Overmire

I&O_8595
I am writing to object to your plans to allow the build of hundreds of homes on protected Green Belt land next to Hob Hey Wood   Objecting to policy SS41

Comment

Representation ID: 8169

Received: 25/08/2025

Respondent: Susan Coman

SS41
I&O_8658
Dear Sir/Madam, I have lived in Frodsham all my life please don't kill it with all these  houses. All the ancient  woodland & the animals that live there bats badgers, foxes birds flowers & fungi. The infrastructure of Frodsham & all the amenities,   Doctors, schools, dentist, nurseries & roads will fail, Frodsham would not cope. I strongly  object  to any plans to build on this green belt land