Comment

Representation ID: 12759

Received: 28/08/2025

Respondent: Andrew Paterson

FRO01 and FRO02
I&O_13277
Yes, don’t 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.

Comment

Representation ID: 12773

Received: 28/08/2025

Respondent: Joseph Davies

SS 42
I&O_13291
I am writing to object to the proposed housing development sites around Frodsham.  There are several reasons why I believe this development would be inappropriate and unsustainable: Strain on Local Infrastructure There is no spare capacity in Frodsham’s infrastructure. GP practices are already operating at their limits, and schools are close to capacity. New homes would only add pressure to already overstretched services. No part of the development includes concrete plans or funding for new public services, meaning the burden will inevitably fall on existing ones. Environmental & Wildlife Concerns The area at FR003, while on green belt land, is not directly adjacent to woodland. By contrast, FR001 and FR002 sit directly next to Hob Hey Wood, raising significant concerns about the impact on local wildlife and biodiversity. The loss of green space and habitats would cause long-term ecological damage. Green Belt Protection The proposed development sites lie within the green belt. Building here undermines the very purpose of green belt land, which is to prevent urban sprawl and protect the character of towns like Frodsham. Once this land is lost, it cannot be regained. Transport & Congestion Frodsham’s road network already struggles with traffic, particularly when there are problems on the M56. At these times, the town is frequently gridlocked, with congestion affecting residents, commuters, and emergency services. Adding a significant number of new homes would only worsen these issues, creating serious safety and accessibility concerns. Impact on Local Community & Character Large-scale new housing will fundamentally alter the character of Frodsham. The town’s services, roads, and public spaces are already under pressure, and further expansion risks eroding the community feel and reducing quality of life for existing residents. Lack of Long-Term Planning for Residents These proposals focus on the quantity of houses delivered rather than the sustainability of the community. Without investment in schools, healthcare, roads, and amenities, new housing will create more problems than it solves.   For these reasons, I strongly object to the proposed housing development around Frodsham. I urge the council to reconsider these plans and to protect both the town’s infrastructure and its natural environment.  

Comment

Representation ID: 12780

Received: 28/08/2025

Respondent: Mr David Fell

I&O_13298
To planning team 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. 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) 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/published-documents/EN010153-000069-6.1_ES%20Vol%201%20Chapter%207%20Terrestrial%20Ecology.pdf 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 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 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 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.pd f  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 ). 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 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. 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 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 too!

Comment

Representation ID: 12786

Received: 28/08/2025

Respondent: Ruth Dickinson

I&O_13304
Question SS 42 Do you have any further comments about any of the potential growth areas identified around Frodsham? Response -  Yes, don’t 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. 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/published-documents/EN010153-000069-6.1_ES%20Vol%201%20Chapter%207%20Terrestrial%20Ecology.pdf 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 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

Comment

Representation ID: 12812

Received: 28/08/2025

Respondent: Richard Cox

I&O_13330
FR001 has more remote access to the town centre, requiring access to most amenities via Langdale Way, Fluin Lane, Blue Hatch, etc. More importantly, environmental loss (with all its implications) at Hob Hey wood and the riverside would be severe. FR002 is largely given over to grazing livestock. Housing would remove an essential environmental escape used by many local walkers and dog owners and ruin the exceptional scenic view across the Weaver valley. This proposal I believe to be bad planning, it adds pressure to a failing infrastructure. It destroys wildlife habitat. It lowers property values, benefits developers at the expense of local communities.

Comment

Representation ID: 12820

Received: 28/08/2025

Respondent: Mr Peter Ellis

I&O_13338
I am answering to object to policies SS41, SS42 and SS43 in the consultation document.  My choice is to retain the Green Belt.

Comment

Representation ID: 12852

Received: 28/08/2025

Respondent: Christopher Cawood

FRO01, FRO02
I&O_13371
The proposed sites are not suitable for development, and their impacts would be overwhelmingly harmful to the immediate area and Frodsham itself. Key issues include:  Impact on Hob Hey Wood & biodiversity. Hob Hey is a valued historic woodland, important for both biodiversity and community wellbeing. It is one of the few quiet, natural areas available locally for families. The proposed sites are crossed by well-used footpaths, contain ancient field boundaries, and form part of a pond network that is essential for wildlife. Development would inevitably damage these features and diminish this much-loved natural space. Flood risk. The topography and drainage of these fields already cause water to run off into the gardens of Ellis Lane residents, onto the A56, and into the River Weaver. If the land is built over, this problem will be magnified, placing nearby homes and roads at greater risk. This conflicts with NPPF paras. 159–169, which require inappropriate development to be avoided in areas at risk of flooding. Conclusion Frodsham is a historic market town that is thriving and attractive. These proposals are disproportionate, inconsistent with national and local policy, and would seriously undermine both the environment and quality of life for existing and future residents.  For all of these reasons, I respectfully request that sites FRO01 and FRO02 are not allocated in the Local Plan. The scale and location of development proposed are fundamentally unsuitable and should not be taken forward.

Comment

Representation ID: 12855

Received: 28/08/2025

Respondent: Mrs K Hoey

FRO01, FRO02
I&O_13374
Yes, don’t 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. 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/published-documents/EN010153-000069-6.1_ES%20Vol%201%20Chapter%207%20Terrestrial%20Ecology.pdf 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 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

Comment

Representation ID: 12894

Received: 29/08/2025

Respondent: David Hurst

FRO01, FRO02
I&O_13413
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. 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) 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/published-documents/EN010153-000069-6.1_ES%20Vol%201%20Chapter%207%20Terrestrial%20Ecology.pdf 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 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 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 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 ). 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 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. 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 – https://www.gov.uk/guidance/national-planning-policy-framework/13-protecting-green-belt-land  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. 

Comment

Representation ID: 12909

Received: 29/08/2025

Respondent: Steve Eastwood

SS 42
I&O_13428
Object.

Comment

Representation ID: 12968

Received: 29/08/2025

Respondent: Megan Scott

I&O_13487
Question SS 42 Do you have any further comments about any of the potential growth areas identified around Frodsham? Yes, don’t 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. 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/published-documents/EN010153-000069-6.1_ES%20Vol%201%20Chapter%207%20Terrestrial%20Ecology.pdf 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:  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

Comment

Representation ID: 12974

Received: 29/08/2025

Respondent: Michael Corcoran

FRO01 and FRO02
I&O_13493
I am writing to formally object to the proposed development on sites FRO01 and FRO02 in Frodsham. For clarity, my comments relate specifically to questions SS41, SS42, and SS43 in section 5.1 of the Local Plan consultation, available at:  https://consult.cheshirewestandchester.gov.uk/kse/event/38393 . Of the three sites identified, FRO01 and FRO02 are wholly unsuitable and pose a significant threat to the local environment and community. The proposal lacks sufficient justification and fall short of the standards expected for responsible and sustainable planning. If approved, they would place additional pressure on an already overstretched infrastructure, resulting in the loss of valuable greenbelt land and biodiversity, increased flood risk, while also contributing to elevated levels of air and light pollution. Property values in the surrounding area would also likely be negatively impacted. The only clear beneficiaries of this development are the private developers, while the local community would bear the environmental, social, and economic costs. For these reasons, I strongly urge that sites FRO01 and FRO02 be removed from the development plans entirely. If additional housing is deemed absolutely necessary — though I dispute this, given the limitations of existing infrastructure — FRO03 may represent the least damaging option and is the only site where active travel is realistically viable. This is contingent upon any development being strictly confined within the existing urban boundary and avoiding any encroachment onto greenbelt land. Nonetheless, many of the concerns outlined below would still apply to FRO03 and should be given full consideration in any future planning decisions. Infrastructure Traffic : Frodsham’s road network is already under considerable pressure. The A56 and other main routes through the town such as Red Lane, Fluin Lane and Howey Lane are frequently congested, and when the M56 is closed or partially shut, diverted traffic flows directly through Frodsham, worsening the situation. The Weaver Viaduct on the M56 handles well over 100,000 vehicles daily, with volumes spiking during roadworks, accidents, or closures. This isn’t a future concern—it’s a current and ongoing issue. Introducing hundreds, potentially thousands, of additional vehicles into Frodsham as a result of this development will significantly exacerbate congestion. Emergency services already face delays navigating through traffic, and this development risks further slowing response times, potentially putting lives at risk.  https://hansard.parliament.uk/commons/2015-11-17/debates/15111754000002/M56(Junctions12To14) GP Practices & Schools : Frodsham’s current infrastructure is already operating at full capacity. Local GP practices are stretched to their limits, and schools are either at or nearing maximum enrolment. The addition of new housing will inevitably increase demand, leading to longer waiting times and further strain on essential services. Crucially, the proposed development does not include any confirmed plans or funding for expanding or improving public services. As a result, the pressure will fall entirely on existing facilities, which are already under significant stress. Greenbelt FRO01 and FRO02 are parcels of designated greenbelt land that border Hob Hey Wood and form part of Frodsham’s last remaining rural buffer. Greenbelt exists for a reason: to prevent urban sprawl, protect natural habitats, and preserve the character of rural communities. Once breached, it sets a dangerous precedent for further erosion. This is not just about these two sites—it’s about what could follow if this development is approved. National planning policy is clear: development on greenbelt land should only occur in exceptional circumstances where no alternatives exist. In this case, alternatives are available, making development here unjustified. This land must remain protected. ( https://www.gov.uk/guidance/national-planning-policy-framework/13-protecting-green-belt-land ) Biodiversity & Woodland Wellbeing : Hob Hey Wood, designated as a site of biological importance, is a thriving natural habitat home to a wide range of species—from common wildlife to those locally scarce and nationally rare. It’s also a vital space for the community, offering mental and physical health benefits such as reduced anxiety, improved mood, lower blood pressure, and enhanced immune function. The woodland is a sanctuary for both people and wildlife. Wildlife Corridors : The ecological health of Hob Hey depends on its connectivity to surrounding habitats. FRO01 and FRO02 form part of essential wildlife corridors that allow species to move, feed, and breed. Development here would sever these links permanently, threatening the survival of local ecosystems. Woodland Disturbance : Hob Hey’s relative seclusion is key to its ecological balance. Building hundreds of homes nearby would bring noise, light, and human activity that could significantly disrupt the woodland. An increase in domestic pets—particularly cats and dogs—poses additional risks. Cats are natural predators and can harm local wildlife, while dog waste contributes to nitrogen and phosphorus pollution, which can damage sensitive habitats.  Flood Risk Surface water flooding is currently the most significant threat to homes in England, with nearly five million properties at risk—twice as many as those vulnerable to river or coastal flooding. In Frodsham, this danger is already evident. Hob Hey Wood and the surrounding green spaces act as natural sponges, absorbing rainfall and helping to reduce flood peaks. Developing sites FRO01 and FRO02 would disrupt this balance, increasing surface runoff, overwhelming drainage systems, and directing floodwaters into homes and streets. The council’s own flood risk assessment highlights the importance of preserving these natural flood defences. ( https://www.cheshirewestandchester.gov.uk/documents/parking-roads-and-travel/highways/flood-risk-assessment-final-report.pdf ) Frodsham has already faced serious flooding issues over the past 25 years, particularly in Langdale Way, where residents endured repeated sewage floods. This led to a joint campaign by the council and United Utilities to prevent the homes from becoming uninsurable. The solution involved a year-long, disruptive excavation at Manor House Primary School to install large underground tanks—United Utilities confirmed this was the only viable location for such infrastructure. Further housing development in nearby areas risks repeating these problems, putting residents and infrastructure at renewed risk. Air Quality & Light Pollution Frodsham is currently designated as an Air Quality Management Area due to elevated pollution levels, with road traffic identified as the primary local source. The proposed developments FR001 and FR002 are expected to increase vehicular traffic, leading to higher emissions and noise levels in an area intended for environmental protection. Additionally, artificial lighting from new housing, vehicles, and street infrastructure will extend into Hob Hey Wood and surrounding rural landscapes. This light intrusion disrupts habitats for nocturnal wildlife and can negatively impact human circadian rhythms. Light pollution is particularly harmful to bat populations; Hob Hey Wood is home to seven bat species, including the rare Nathusius’ pipistrelle. ( 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 ) Property Value & Character of the Area One of the key reasons people choose to live in Frodsham is its proximity to open countryside and the rural character of the area. This development threatens to erode those qualities, removing a major factor that contributes to the appeal—and value—of existing homes. If the surrounding green space is lost, property values are likely to decline, directly affecting homeowners who have invested in the area. While developers stand to profit, it’s local residents who will bear the financial and lifestyle costs, losing part of what made their homes desirable in the first place. Antisocial Behaviour & Isolation Poorly integrated housing developments often result in social fragmentation, creating communities that are disconnected, under-resourced, and inadequately supported. This is not speculative—it reflects patterns observed in similar developments across the country. The National Planning Policy Framework (NPPF) clearly states that growth should promote social cohesion and inclusive communities. This proposal fails to meet that standard. By placing new housing on the town’s periphery, it isolates residents and shifts the burden of integration onto already overstretched public services. (  https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/national-planning-policy-framework--2 ) In summary, I believe that  Option A  -  Retain the Green Belt  is the only suitable option at this present time.

Option A - Retain the Green Belt

Comment

Representation ID: 12992

Received: 29/08/2025

Respondent: Angela Pennington

I&O_13511
I am sending this to object to policiy SS42.. I am objecting that development would 1) put a strain on the surrounding roads causing congestion. 2) Local doctors, schools would be unable to provide effective service to patients and pupils. 3) The air quality would be impacted due to more vehicles in the area. 4) Wildlife habitat would be impacted. 5) Loss of green spaces

Comment

Representation ID: 13062

Received: 29/08/2025

Respondent: Antonia Hazlehurst

I&O_13581
I wish to object to any development in the Hob Hey Wood area of Frodsham (Townfield Lane): Increased Flood Risk Increased traffic on Townfield Lane - which struggles with the present volume of traffic Strain on GPs Dentists and Schools - it is very difficult to get a doctor's appointment with the current population of Frodsham Damage to wildlife's natural habitat & ancient woodland Worse air quality and light pollution The value of houses in Townfield Lane will drop  Loss of community and green space. Hob Hey Wood is a haven for wild life and a playground for children.  I like to think it will remain so for generations to come.

Comment

Representation ID: 13065

Received: 29/08/2025

Respondent: Rebecca and Gavin Attwood

I&O_13584
I am writing to share my objection to the planning for housing suggested in the Frodsham area. Specifically policies SS41, SS42, SS43. There are a number of reasons for these objections I have listed below: - increased flood risk - more gridlock on the roads through Frodsham. The roads are already difficult with Frodsham centre frequently being at a standstill. Also with the frequent problems with the motorway this will only add to these. - Strain on GPs, Dentists and Schools - these facilities in our area are already under strain and pressure. It is increasingly difficult to get a GP appointment, the schools are oversubscribed yearly. - destruction to the wildlife corridors - damage to ancient woodland - the green belt and rural links are incredibly important to the residents of Frodsham. The history of the woodland and the wildlife is unique and valuable to the area. - worse Air quality and light pollution - falling house prices - loss of community and green space

Comment

Representation ID: 13084

Received: 29/08/2025

Respondent: Sam Freer

I&O_13603
I would like to object to policies SS41, SS42, and SS43 I feel that this building work would cause the following issues - Increased flood risk More gridlock on Frodsham roads Strain on GPs, dentists and schools Destruction of wildlife corridors Damage to ancient woodland Worse air quality and light pollution Falling house prices Loss of community green space

Support

Representation ID: 13104

Received: 29/08/2025

Respondent: Olga Lilley

I&O_13623
I wish to object to the proposed development of housing on green belt land adjacent to Frodsham – Policies SS41, SS42, and SS43. The sites SS41 and SS42 particularly are areas of ancient woodland – Hob Hey Wood – maintained and protected by generations of local people. The loss of these woods would be catastrophic to the ecology of our already dwindling natural countryside. In addition, Frodsham road system is frequently gridlocked due to its close proximity to the adjacent motorway. A large increase in housing to the area would create chaos of unmanageable proportions.

Comment

Representation ID: 13107

Received: 29/08/2025

Respondent: Hayley Bond

I&O_13626
I object to policies SS41, SS42 and SS43. As a family we use Hob Hey Wood lots and it would be awful to see it go. Such a beautiful spot that Frodsham is lucky to have.

Comment

Representation ID: 13121

Received: 29/08/2025

Respondent: Michael and Susan Askew

I&O_13640
I note that several green belt areas around Frodsham would seem to have been highlighted by Cheshire West and Chester Council as potential sites for development. There are several specific issues created by these proposals that concern us. 1. FR001 and FR002 The suggested sites around Hob Hey Wood (FR001 and FR002) are both parcels of green belt land that form part of the rural buffer around Frodsham. It is ancient woodland and as such it is home to thousands of species many of which only occur in environments such as this and some of which are rare and protected. The wood is a retreat for local walkers who enjoy the benefits of being in such a rural area. It is a valuable and important local amenity. The area is important as a wildlife corridor connecting to the surrounding environment. Building here will destroy those links. The surrounding roads cannot cope with existing traffic. There is regular gridlock in Frodsham when issues arise on the M56. Over 110,000 vehicles use the Weaver Viaduct each day and this traffic is diverted through Frodsham when an issue arises. There is already concern about access for emergency vehicles during such times and developing the area further will slow response times. Building impacts on local natural drainage and increases the risk of surface water flooding. This was an issue in Langdale Way up to 2005 with houses flooding. Increasing surface water run off by building surely could create these problems again but on a bigger scale. Building here increases flood risk, overloads the existing road network which is already in poor condition and fundamentally failing in many areas, strains local services, destroys wildlife habitats and ignores national policy with regard to green belt. 2. Kingsley : Possible Development Areas : Westbrook Farm, Area adjacent to St John’s Church and Land Between Brookside and Highbank Road. Kingsley is a rural village and people choose to live here because of the sense of community and it’s rural setting within designated greenbelt land. As such house prices reflect this and residents have paid a premium to live in such an area. Kingsley has seen very significant development over the years with the building of two large housing estates from the mid 1960’s and more recent additions of two areas of affordable housing. Despite this the essentially village atmosphere has so far not been lost and the farmland and green spaces both within and adjacent to the village maintain this atmosphere and are a major reason why people choose to live here. Some of these proposed development sites are adjacent to the existing conservation area and building here would severely affect the environment that has already been classified as worthy of protection. The loss of green spaces would fundamentally change the essential character of the area and the village would not be able to maintain its current ethos if such developments were allowed. The infrastructure does not exist to cope with such developments in terms of roads, schools, doctors and dentists. There are also valid concerns about the impact on natural drainage in an area that has a lot of natural springs feeding into the brook running through the conservation area parts of which are already a designated flood risk area. In recent years, for these and other reasons, proposed developments of new housing have not been successful in obtaining planning permission. These reasons for blocking development are still as valid today. People have bought houses in Kingsley to live in and access open countryside, peace and green views. Over-development will remove the very things that give the area and its properties their value to the village and the wider area.

Comment

Representation ID: 13145

Received: 29/08/2025

Respondent: Mr Richard Hargreaves

I&O_13664
I am objecting to policies SS41, SS42 and SS43.

Comment

Representation ID: 13152

Received: 29/08/2025

Respondent: Harry Leather

I&O_13671
I  take considered objection to these above policies especially in the Townfield Lane area of Frodsham on land designated as green belt. Other areas would overload roads, schools and medical  facilities as well as the Townfield Lane area.

Comment

Representation ID: 13157

Received: 29/08/2025

Respondent: Jo Millard

I&O_13676
I object to policies SS41, SS42 and SS43.  As a family we use Hob Hey Wood lots and it was be awful to see it go. Such a beautiful spot, Frodsham is lucky to have. 

Comment

Representation ID: 13160

Received: 29/08/2025

Respondent: Georgina Dewdney

I&O_13679
As a resident of Frodsham I am emailing to STRONGLY object to the destruction to Hob Hey Woodland. Objecting policies : SS41, SS42, SS43  As a family we use these woodlands most weeks and would be absolutely devastated for it to be gone. It is beneficial for our mental health, our physical health and for the well being of the wildlife that live there

Comment

Representation ID: 13163

Received: 29/08/2025

Respondent: Elizabeth Booth

I&O_13682
I object to policies SS41, SS42 and SS43.  I'd like to raise an objection to the new houses around hob hey wood, I do not agree with the destruction of this beautiful area which my family uses all the time and also feel that the town's infrastructure cannot support this project.

Comment

Representation ID: 13165

Received: 29/08/2025

Respondent: Gill Samson

I&O_13684
I object to Hob Hey Wood planning proposal that builds on the greenbelt land and our countryside. Hob hey wood has a lot of natural habitats for nature and is a haven for dog walkers and great for our mental health. It would be ruined and upset a lot of habitants of the wood that have lived there for years. It would be a tragedy to lose it and should not be allowed.

Comment

Representation ID: 13168

Received: 29/08/2025

Respondent: James Tennant

SS 42
I&O_13687
I object to policies SS41, SS42 and SS43. As a family we use Hob Hey Wood lots and it would be awful to see it go. Such a beautiful spot that Frodsham is lucky to have.

Comment

Representation ID: 13171

Received: 29/08/2025

Respondent: Mr Stuart Millard

I&O_13690
I object to policies SS41, SS42 and SS43. As a family we use Hob Hey Wood alot - it’s a beautiful, unique and special place.  It would be an absolute disgrace for this area to be destroyed and the planners / house builders need to have a long, hard look at themselves if they think this is the type of land to be built on. 

Comment

Representation ID: 13175

Received: 29/08/2025

Respondent: Stuart Durling

FRO01 and FRO02
I&O_13694
  Yes, don’t 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.   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 habiThe 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://gbr01.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fpmc.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov%2Farticles%2FPMC9665958%2F&data=05%7C02%7Cspatialplanning%40cheshirewestandchester.gov.uk%7C0302d7f9064b4947b0eb08dde749d9cf%7C9cd0230785364d0abe00c4062a2326a2%7C0%7C0%7C638921026825283493%7CUnknown%7CTWFpbGZsb3d8eyJFbXB0eU1hcGkiOnRydWUsIlYiOiIwLjAuMDAwMCIsIlAiOiJXaW4zMiIsIkFOIjoiTWFpbCIsIldUIjoyfQ%3D%3D%7C0%7C%7C%7C&sdata=q%2FbbvYszOgNkM9CNLmDOCEWvXJyzdUhgsG7iyOLQjmI%3D&reserved=0 ). 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://gbr01.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fnsip-documents.planninginspectorate.gov.uk%2Fpublished-documents%2FEN010153-000069-6.1_ES%2520Vol%25201%2520Chapter%25207%2520Terrestrial%2520Ecology.pdf&data=05%7C02%7Cspatialplanning%40cheshirewestandchester.gov.uk%7C0302d7f9064b4947b0eb08dde749d9cf%7C9cd0230785364d0abe00c4062a2326a2%7C0%7C0%7C638921026825314714%7CUnknown%7CTWFpbGZsb3d8eyJFbXB0eU1hcGkiOnRydWUsIlYiOiIwLjAuMDAwMCIsIlAiOiJXaW4zMiIsIkFOIjoiTWFpbCIsIldUIjoyfQ%3D%3D%7C0%7C%7C%7C&sdata=UPOP5VlrSgHfsMJGadqu9LP7tn20Wwy7URJ%2FFbkLq9s%3D&reserved=0 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://gbr01.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.theguardian.com%2Fenvironment%2F2022%2Ffeb%2F07%2Fdog-pee-and-poo-harming-nature-reserves-study&data=05%7C02%7Cspatialplanning%40cheshirewestandchester.gov.uk%7C0302d7f9064b4947b0eb08dde749d9cf%7C9cd0230785364d0abe00c4062a2326a2%7C0%7C0%7C638921026825334941%7CUnknown%7CTWFpbGZsb3d8eyJFbXB0eU1hcGkiOnRydWUsIlYiOiIwLjAuMDAwMCIsIlAiOiJXaW4zMiIsIkFOIjoiTWFpbCIsIldUIjoyfQ%3D%3D%7C0%7C%7C%7C&sdata=DVgVbBw8OynZpa3t7bPIZS5QEkmL467snbze4mQK3Pc%3D&reserved=0 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://gbr01.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.cheshirewestandchester.gov.uk%2Fdocuments%2Fparking-roads-and-travel%2Fhighways%2Fflood-risk-assessment-final-report.pdf&data=05%7C02%7Cspatialplanning%40cheshirewestandchester.gov.uk%7C0302d7f9064b4947b0eb08dde749d9cf%7C9cd0230785364d0abe00c4062a2326a2%7C0%7C0%7C638921026825350559%7CUnknown%7CTWFpbGZsb3d8eyJFbXB0eU1hcGkiOnRydWUsIlYiOiIwLjAuMDAwMCIsIlAiOiJXaW4zMiIsIkFOIjoiTWFpbCIsIldUIjoyfQ%3D%3D%7C0%7C%7C%7C&sdata=hVj4oCYo2KY8LVEStNVHNXT7Vss67xPk6%2FcE9qJPR0I%3D&reserved=0 Source: Financial Times – https://gbr01.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.ft.com%2Fcontent%2Fff3bb769-9339-4015-80bc-4a3ea446504e&data=05%7C02%7Cspatialplanning%40cheshirewestandchester.gov.uk%7C0302d7f9064b4947b0eb08dde749d9cf%7C9cd0230785364d0abe00c4062a2326a2%7C0%7C0%7C638921026825367401%7CUnknown%7CTWFpbGZsb3d8eyJFbXB0eU1hcGkiOnRydWUsIlYiOiIwLjAuMDAwMCIsIlAiOiJXaW4zMiIsIkFOIjoiTWFpbCIsIldUIjoyfQ%3D%3D%7C0%7C%7C%7C&sdata=yizaK3OzZGmkiJrJaIA2vAYS0V%2BmPibAbY74r8%2BUgZI%3D&reserved=0

Comment

Representation ID: 13177

Received: 29/08/2025

Respondent: Rachael Cavanagh

I&O_13696
We are a family of 4 and love Frodsham because of its wonderful nature pockets.  The more development that happens , unfortunately deteriorates the desirability and therefore standard of living we moved to Frodsham to enjoy.   I therefore strongly object to the planning on Hob Hey Wood and to policy SS42.  

Comment

Representation ID: 13192

Received: 29/08/2025

Respondent: Mrs Danni Gates

I&O_13711
I object to policies SS41, SS42 and SS43. As a family we use Hob Hey Wood lots and it would be awful to see it go. Such a beautiful spot that Frodsham is lucky to have. And as the last remaining bit of ancient woodland in the area it is a travesty that it is even being considered in these plans. We also have an allotment at the near by site. We have worked tirelessly as a family for the past 5 years to cultivate this plot and are finally seeing the quite literal fruits of our labour. This site houses 80 plots, including community resources and it is a place of peace and family for many. It is not simply green belt land to take away from the community. This is a place people have invested time, money, and care into making something wonderful. I object wholeheartedly to these proposals, this community is what it is because of its green spaces. And unless infrastructure like schools, doctors and better roads are provided we simply could not sustain the influx of houses. A better fix for our government would be to tackle house price rises across the country and rents that outta strip earnings so that local people could afford to stay in the area they were raised. I hope the outpouring of objections from the community is heard and truly listened too. We do not want the destruction of our home. Our cherished nature, in order to tick a box for a government agenda that won’t even help us!