Comment

Representation ID: 2697

Received: 20/08/2025

Respondent: David Molyneaux

I&O_2850
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. Neither is FRO03. 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 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 i Source: Financial Times – https://www.ft.com/content/ff3bb769-9339-4015-80bc-4a3ea446504e Also don't build on FRO03. This would create a huge conurbation between Frodsham and Helsby. As above, the infrastructure and services are unsuitable, and there are no proposals for further services or road infrastructure planned.

Comment

Representation ID: 2725

Received: 20/08/2025

Respondent: Clare Birtles

I&O_2882
Frodsham cannot cope with any more than 100 to 150 new homes given the lack of services, the traffic problems, poor road access in and out of the town and the insufficient available amenity space for residents

Comment

Representation ID: 2740

Received: 20/08/2025

Respondent: helen hayes

5.1 - SS42 (FR001 and FR002)
I&O_2906
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://nsipdocuments.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-harmingnature-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-andtravel/highways/flood-risk-assessment-final-report.pdf Source: Financial Times – https://www.ft.com/content/ff3bb769-9339-4015-80bc4a3ea446504e 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/localplan/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/pollutionand-air-quality/air-quality-review-and-assessment/action-plans/action-plan-frodsham0118.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-planningpolicy-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-beltland 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: 2786

Received: 20/08/2025

Respondent: Sarah Cooke

I&O_2956
The proposed development strategy in this and no doubt future local plans in the next decade will create super sized towns - Helsby and Frodsham will have no green space between them but a long urban sprawling development of houses. The council must also consider the impact of motorway traffic diverting through this area which is already a major and common issue exacerbated by any more developments increasing traffic

Comment

Representation ID: 2901

Received: 21/08/2025

Respondent: David Miles

FRO01, FRO02, FRO03
I&O_3075
SS42 - FRO01, FRO02, FRO03 It is proposed that building on these areas would increase the housing stock in Frodsham by over 2500 buildings.However, this is going to need to be supported by a similar investment in infrastructure to accomodate the increase in population. There are already a number of infrastructure issues within Frodsham. - Roads -  there is one major route into and out of Frodhsam, A56, which regulary is clogged on busy periods, or espciallywhen there is an accident on the M56.  - Schools - there is significant competion for the current school places in the Frodhsam scholls, without a significant increase in the catchment size. - Dentists/Doctors - there is a lack of resource, with waiting times to get doctor's appointments or finding a dentist at strechting point. - Recycle centre -  where this is allocated and the parking arrangements, causes significant traffic congestion at peak times. There is also no hardcore disposal at the site, which can mean a 1 hr return trip to the site as Ellesmere Port. - Demand for houses - the plan assumes there is or will be the demand to fill an extra 2500 dwellings in Frodsham. However, Frodsham currently has a wide and varied selection of houses, from Park Homes for the over 55s through to £1 million + properties. Even here though, some properties can still take over 9 months to sell. With the extra housing stock, and removing the greenland belt which gives Frodsham its character, there will a be a slump in demand for housing. This is shown in the current building phase in Helsby, where one building company has already went into liquidation. -  

Comment

Representation ID: 2966

Received: 15/08/2025

Respondent: Allison Adamson

FRO01, FRO02
I&O_3140
I am writing to formally object to the proposed development of housing on Green Belt land adjacent to Hob Hey Wood (Sites FR001 and FR002), as outlined in policies SS41, SS42, and SS43. My grounds for objection are as follows: Loss of Green Belt Land and Countryside Character This site forms a vital part of the rural buffer around Frodsham. Building here would permanently remove open countryside, erode the distinct character of the area, and contradict national and local Green Belt policy, which prioritises the protection of such land. Impact on Biodiversity and Ancient Woodland Hob Hey Wood is an important local wildlife site, providing habitat for many protected and priority species. Development would destroy or fragment wildlife corridors, reduce biodiversity, and risk irreversible damage to ancient woodland — which should be safeguarded under planning law. Flood Risk and Environmental Impact The proposed site is susceptible to flooding, and replacing green space with hard surfaces will increase surface water run-off. This will worsen local flood risk and place additional strain on existing drainage systems. Traffic and Highway Safety Frodsham’s road network is already heavily congested, especially at peak times. Adding hundreds of additional vehicle movements daily will worsen gridlock, increase journey times, and heighten road safety risks for pedestrians and cyclists. Pressure on Local Infrastructure and Services GP surgeries, dentists, and local schools are already operating at or above capacity. This development would put further pressure on services, reducing accessibility for existing residents and impacting quality of care and education. Air Quality, Noise, and Light Pollution Increased traffic will worsen local air quality, while additional lighting will cause light pollution, harming both residents’ quality of life and nocturnal wildlife. Negative Economic and Social Impacts Overdevelopment of this scale risks reducing the appeal of Frodsham as a place to live, potentially lowering local property values and undermining community cohesion. For these reasons, I urge Cheshire West and Chester Council to reject policies SS41, SS42, SS43 and the associated housing allocations FR001 and FR002. The protection of Hob Hey Wood, our wildlife, and our Green Belt is essential for the long-term environmental, social, and economic well-being of the area.

Comment

Representation ID: 2969

Received: 16/08/2025

Respondent: Mr Duncan McLellan

FRO01, FRO02
I&O_3143
FR001 and FR002 are completely unsuitable for the development described due to inadequate infrastructure (see more detailed comments in response to Question SS43), increased flood risk, and permanent destruction of wildlife corridors and habitat. The development of major housing schemes has been seen to increase the risk of surface flooding, as it reduces the capacity of the land to absorb the extra run-off produced, increasing the downstream flow. In FR001 and FR002 this would lead to surface flooding down into Hob Hey Wood and onward into the river Weaver creating a significant onward pollution risk. This is not a hypothetical issue as the remediation work required on Langdale Way is a relatively recent stark reminder of the onward cost of these developments. The fields covered by areas FR001 and FR002 are natural wildlife corridors leading down into Hob Hey Wood. Their effective removal via development would significantly damage Hob Hey Wood’s wildlife and biodiversity. In addition the impact of development from light and air pollution, plus household pets would pose an additional severe threat to the wildlife currently in the woods.

Comment

Representation ID: 2971

Received: 16/08/2025

Respondent: Rachel Radcliff

I&O_3145
Object to policies SS41, SS42 and SS43. No to FRO01 and FRO02

Comment

Representation ID: 2972

Received: 16/08/2025

Respondent: Christine Ramsdale

I&O_3146
Regarding the proposed greenfield property development in Frodsham. While I understand the need for affordable accommodation in Frodsham and the region in general, I have strong objections to the development on greenfield sites around Hob Hey wood, FRO01 and FRO02.  Hob hey wood is an ancient woodland and as such,  a diverse habitat containing rare and scarce flora and fauna. The surrounding fields and hedgerows are also crucial to the survival of animals living in the wood. The people of Frodsham enjoy the mental health benefits of access to the natural environment of Hob Hey wood. It is not a park and cannot easily be replaced once destroyed.   FRO03 is a more suitable development site in terms of biodiversity impact, but still poses a risk of added congestion on the A56 and a strain on already stretched local services such as GPs,  dentists and schools. Frodsham is an ancient market town and is already regularly gridlocked. Poor and unreliable public transport does not help the situation. Furthermore, FRO03 is on or near a flood plain and development here could increase local flooding. If FRO03 development was restricted and included contingency for local infrastructure, traffic flow and flood risk, I would have no immediate objection. I believe that there are brownfield and non-woodland greenfield sites in the area that may be suitable for development but for these I would have similar concerns as those listed above for FRO03.

Comment

Representation ID: 2974

Received: 16/08/2025

Respondent: Mark Marshall

FRO01, FRO02
I&O_3148
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: 2986

Received: 16/08/2025

Respondent: Glyn Morris

FRO01, FRO02, FRO03
I&O_3160
In the specific case of Frodsham, there are also special circumstances mitigating against zoning land around the existing small town. The town already suffers greatly with vehicle congestion. It is enclosed by low-level marshland, steep slopes and the River Weaver. There is no real prospect of providing additional employment here. And – the character of the area is green and rural; with high-value ancient woodland and wildlife corridors providing respite from the industrialisation of Runcorn and Ince/Ellesmere Port to the north. The habitat destruction which would follow development of the areas marked as FRO01 and FRO02 would be appalling. There are also serious problems with sewerage movement – both foul and rainwater – which have taken extraordinary measures for even the existing population. (Specifically, the need to pump foul sewerage uphill from the Landsdowne / Springbourne developments to join piped sewerage systems; and the multi-million £ scheme necessary to prevent flooding of the lower sections of Langdale Way. The excellent woodland around Hob Hey Wood and interconnecting wildlife corridors across farmland in the Townfield and Bradley Lane areas must be preserved at all costs. If there has to be development in Frodsham there area marked as FRO03 would be the least painful.

Comment

Representation ID: 2992

Received: 16/08/2025

Respondent: Dawn Simpson

I&O_3166
I would like to raise my objection to the proposed plans for building houses in Frodsham. I am objecting to policies SS41, SS42 & SS43 due to likely impact on the local woodland, local services and traffic which is already has regular gridlock.

Comment

Representation ID: 3006

Received: 17/08/2025

Respondent: Mrs Clare McIlraith

FRO01, FRO02, FRO03, HEL01
I&O_3180
Hob Hey Wood, an ancient woodland and site of biological interest, is adjacent to FR01 and FR02. The wood is full of wildlife and used by many local people to benefit from the natural environment, away from built up areas. Being surrounded by housing would have a huge ecological impact on the sustainability of the woodland and the species which inhabit it. Wildlife corridors would be disrupted, not just by the housing but by the numerous new residents and their pets, plus pollution and light pollution would increase. As per the Helsby Neighbourhood Plan 2015 – 2030 (2.2.1) Helsby, Frodsham and Lordship Marshes are designated as a Local Wildlife Site (formerly known as a Site of Biological Interest); an Area of Significant Local Environmental Value (ASLEV) (Vale Royal Local Plan Policy NE12), and are part of the Mersey Estuary Zone (Vale Royal Local Plan Policy NE18). They are a significant landscape feature in themselves, and are of international importance to migrating and wintering birds. This is a nationally important ecological area and the wildlife would be adversely impacted by FR03 and HEL01 which would be close to these marsh areas (as per Map 10.1 ‘Frodsham settlement area and key constraints’ in this consultation) The policies of the Vale Royal Local Plan protect areas from development that would adversely affect the features which gave rise to their designation. The gap between Helsby and Frodsham South east of the A56 was designated by this plan as an ASLEV. This is exactly where FR03 and HEL01 are positioned, building here would damage the landscape. The Cheshire West and Chester Council Local Plan Part 2 (DM44) sets out strict protections for these ecological sites. In my opinion, the growth sites identified around Frodsham should not be built on to ensure the protection of the wildlife and ecosystem in the area. Development would fragment habitats, disturb protected species and breach Council and National commitments to maintain biodiversity. Additionally, per Section 10, Map 10.1 ‘Frodsham settlement area and key constraints’ in this consultation, Cheshire West and Chester have identified that there is a Flood Risk Zone running directly through FR03 and HEL01. Building on this area would exacerbate this risk and should not go ahead.

Comment

Representation ID: 3020

Received: 17/08/2025

Respondent: Mr & Mrs Shaw

FRO01, FRO02
I&O_3194
Objection to Planning Application Hob Hey Wood & surrounding countryside  We write to formally object to the above application on the following material planning grounds: 1. Harm to the Green Belt The application site lies within designated  Green Belt  under Cheshire West and Chester’s Development Plan. The National Planning Policy Framework (NPPF) defines such proposals as  inappropriate development , which by default causes harm and should  not  be approved unless  very special circumstances  can clearly outweigh that harm. Erode openness  and result in  urban encroachment , contrary to core Green Belt purposes: preventing sprawl, safeguarding countryside, and avoiding merging of settlements. Fail to demonstrate  very special circumstances  necessary to override Green Belt protections. 2. Protected Trees (TPOs) The site includes trees protected under  Tree Preservation Orders (TPOs) , safeguarded by the Town and Country Planning Act 1990  Cheshire West and Chester Council . The development: Risks  direct felling  or  irreversible harm  to protected trees. Raises the likelihood of  indirect damage  (root compaction, drainage changes, increased construction activity). Provides  no satisfactory Arboricultural Method Statement  or mitigation proposals to ensure compliance with TPO requirements and protect tree health. 3. Site of Biological Importance (SBI) / Local Wildlife Site (LWS) The site is designated as a  Site of Biological Importance , now managed as a  Local Wildlife Site (LWS)  by the Council  Cheshire West and Chester Council . Cheshire West’s development plan references policies  ENV4 (Part One)  and  DM44 (Part Two) , prioritising protection, conservation, and enhancement of biodiversity  Cheshire West and Chester Council . The proposal would: Cause  irreversible habitat loss  and  ecological harm  to this locally significant site. Contravene the Council’s interim  Biodiversity Net Gain Guidance , which expects developments to leave biodiversity in a measurably better state  Cheshire West and Chester Council . Fail to account for  ecological network fragmentation , given LWS designation supports habitat connectivity and conservation — akin to Local Wildlife Sites and former SBIs  Cheshire West and Chester Council . 4. Environmental & Cumulative Impacts Beyond the above, the development would generate: Increased  surface water run-off , elevating flood risk locally. Additional  traffic ,  noise , and  air pollution , further degrading Green Belt environmental quality. Cumulative harm  in conjunction with existing or permitted developments, leading to broader loss of rural character. Conclusion This proposal conflicts fundamentally with both  national planning policy  (NPPF) and the  Council’s adopted Local Plan : It constitutes  inappropriate development  in the Green Belt, with no very special circumstances presented to justify it. It threatens  protected trees  under TPOs without adequate safeguards. It undermines biodiversity by damaging a designated  LWS  and ignoring biodiversity net gain obligations. It compounds environmental harm through surface water, traffic, and cumulative impacts. In light of the significant policy conflicts and absence of justification, the application must be refused.

Comment

Representation ID: 3023

Received: 17/08/2025

Respondent: Maureen Pidgeon

FRO01, FRO02
I&O_3197
The purpose of this email is to lodge my objection to the planning proposals for Frodsham and Helsby, with special reference to FROO1/FROO2. I and my husband are long term residents of Frodsham, having lived on [address redacted] since 1977 and we are very opposed to the proposals to develop two parts of Greenbelt land bordering The Hob Hey ancient woodland, very close to where I live. FROO1/FROO2 Frodsham is described as “a distinctive and attractive  market town with highly valued green spaces which should be protected and any new development should respect the character of frodsham” (FR1). Yet  this proposal would severely impact a valued green space, Hob Hey Wood , use up Greenbelt and would not respect the character of Frodsham. SO4 Ensure that all developments are supported by the necessary infrastructure and services in an effective and timely manner to make development sustainable and minimise its effect on existing communities. Traffic - whenever there is a problem on the M56, traffic is diverted through Frodsham, causing major problems on A56 and surrounding roads with queuing traffic. The development of FROO1/2 would add hundreds more road users in the town, making an already bad situation even worse. Many people already suffer unacceptable delays on a regular basis and emergency vehicles struggle to get through traffic. Frodsham does not need more cars. The effect on existing communities - the impact on residents near this development would be immense. Small surburban roads flooded with extra vehicles would be both unacceptable and dangerous and all the extra traffic would then have to feed into already busy roads. The disruption during buiding would not be minimal, as proposed, and important green spaces would be lost for ever. Lives woud be changed. - doctors, dentists and schools are already stretched and any new housing would make accessing these services even more difficult for existing residents. Indeed SS4 states that in smaller settlements, developments should be appropriate in scale and design to conserve the settlements character and setting and should not exceed the capacity of existing services and infrastructure.  The points I have already made regarding FROO1/FROO2 proposals shows how ill conceived the plans are as it would be impossible to meet this objective. Flood risk - the Councils  own Flood Risk  Assessment  warns against removing the natural barriers provided by Hob Hey wood and the green areas around it which act as a sponge, by absorbing heavy rain. The Langdale Way area of Frodsham has a history of flooding which was only rectified by major work by United Utilities. The FROO1/2 plans don't take this into account. I have outlined the reasons for our objection to the proposals to build on FROO1/FR002 but many of the arguments could be applied to any development in the Helsby and Frodsham area. I hope that due consideration will be given to the objections raised in this email.

Comment

Representation ID: 3057

Received: 17/08/2025

Respondent: Mr D M Holden

FRO01, FRO02
I&O_3231
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: 3063

Received: 17/08/2025

Respondent: Mrs C L Holden

FRO01, FRO02
I&O_3237
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: 3069

Received: 17/08/2025

Respondent: Anne Cooper

I&O_3243
Planning for hob hey woods Bradley lane and lakes estate area  in Frodsham Cheshire We would like to object to any building development in this area due to damage to natural surroundings and wildlife.  Also  increase in traffic which will be detrimental to safety and an already increasing conjestion in the area and town of Frodsham

Comment

Representation ID: 3072

Received: 17/08/2025

Respondent: Magdalena Kurowska Fray

FRO01, FRO02
I&O_3246
I object to building on Green belt. It should not even be considered by the council. Absolutely ridiculous. I object to Fro01 and Fro02. It’s awful planning and I reject the proposal. Bad day for Frodsham a catastrophy. Do you think about the pressures on dentists, doctors, schools etc.If you can provide more doctor centers, dentists, build svhools than build more houses. You can’t a dentists in Frodsham you have wait weeks for a doctor’s appointment. Think before you start taking every possible space. Especially beautiful  green belt land. I object to policies SS41, Ss42,ss43 Very sad and disappointed Frodsham resident.

Comment

Representation ID: 3075

Received: 17/08/2025

Respondent: Jonathan Fray

FRO01, FRO02
I&O_3249
I object to building on Green belt. It should not even be considered by the council. Absolutely ridiculous. I object to Fro01 and Fro02. It’s awful planning and I reject the proposal. Bad day for Frodsham a catastrophy. Do you think about the pressures on dentists, doctors, schools etc.If you can provide more doctor centers, dentists, build svhools than build more houses. You can’t get a dentists in Frodsham you have to wait weeks for a doctor’s appointment. Think before you start taking every possible space. Especially beautiful  green belt land. I object to policies SS41, Ss42,ss43 Very sad and disappointed Frodsham resident.

Comment

Representation ID: 3077

Received: 18/08/2025

Respondent: Ros & Mark Rowe

FRO01, FRO02
I&O_3251
Please do not destroy our local countryside and ancient woodland.  we want to express our objection to the FR01,FR02 CWAC proposals in the strongest possible terms. It is a terrible proposal and will potentially destroy habitat in and around the woods for hundreds of animal species. This is awful and totally destroys the link between the wider environment, species living there and the ancient woodland of Hobhey woods. Is this really about prioritising government targets before the enviroment, not to mention peoples’ and animals’ well being? We care about the future and want to see enough houses built for the local population but it has to be well thought out and sustainable. This proposal in our view is not.  It is not going to be sustainable and the infrastructure is not there to suddenly accommodate all these extra houses, roads, water networks etc. What about the extra pressure on schools, GPs, dentists, road infrastructure, not to mention additional water and sewage requirements; that won't be catered for anywhere near adequately?! Also, there may be the potential with all these additional properties in this location to increase the risk of flooding, particularly in view of climate change. There really must be other perfectly suitable areas in the Frodsham parish to consider as potentially suitable sites. Sufficient thought has to go into this process to find the right proposals that could be developed sensibly and sustainably without impacting nature and people. A suitable proposal can be made without proposing one right next to these woodlands ! 

Comment

Representation ID: 3157

Received: 18/08/2025

Respondent: Sue Parker

I&O_3331
Yes, do not blithely disregard the feelings/views of the local community and the fact that this is green belt land for a reason - for the protection of not only an ancient market town but just as vital, the protection of our wildlife. As will have been pointed out to the Council many times - and as you will be well aware if you have local knowledge, Frodsham already suffers immeasurably from congestion on the A56 and surrounding roads whenever there is an issue on the M56 - total gridlock in some cases. This isn’t an occasional event, but a regular occurrence, often more than once a week.  And inevitably this proposal would also put considerable strain on local services, resulting in permanent damage to the town.   Notes: Destroys 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 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: 3160

Received: 18/08/2025

Respondent: Mrs Christine Richards

FRO01, FRO02
I&O_3334
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. It is simply irreplaceable.  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 faeces 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 SHOULD NOT BE DISMISSED AS IRRELEVANT. 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: 3376

Received: 18/08/2025

Respondent: Sue Queeding

I&O_3550
As a resident of Frodsham for 61 yrs I am astonished that you plan more development off Townfield Lane. The traffic, doctors,schools and access are at their limit. The roads are crumbling away.  The parking in Frodsham village is  anadiquet .The fields you plan to build on flood and the access is very poor. These fields have always been classed as greenbelt. Every day there is a hold up on the M56 which impacts on the A56 bringing Frodsham to  stand still. I beg you to think again and change the plan.Thank you.

Comment

Representation ID: 3377

Received: 18/08/2025

Respondent: Lawrence Wright

FRO01, FRO02, FRO03
I&O_3551
I am writing to voice my objection to proposed development on land marked as FR001 , FR002 and FR003 : FR001, FR002 - encompasses the back of Thirlmere Close to Bradley Lane, including Hob Hey Wood, Frodsham  FR003 – Land opposite Castle Park, Frodsham  There are a multitude of reasons why this development proposal should be rejected. The below provides a handful of those reasons: Ancient Woodland (FR001, FR002) Development would result in the destruction of Hob Hey Wood, ancient woodland, home to an array of wild and plant life An increase in CO2 due to a combination of trees being destroyed, compounded by a significant uptick of cars calculated at 720 ( Calculation: 600/10 x 12 ) additional cars based off the National Travel Survey https://www.gov.uk/government/statistics/national-travel-survey-2022/national-travel-survey-2022-household-car-availability-and-trends-in-car-trips (in 2022 there were 12 cars for every 10 households in England) and on the understanding that 600 houses is the development target Infrastructure Roads Traffic levels in Frodsham are routinely impacted by traffic conditions on the M56 resulting in high volume of traffic utilising Main Street as a diversion On multiple occasions, this has impacted the Lakes Estate (the estate, consisting of Thirlmere Close which overlooks the proposed development site) causing traffic congestion as far back as the top of Langdale Way where it meets Keswick Drive. An estimated increase of 720 cars will only compound this problem on a more frequent basis impacting on commuting times, emergency service access and again CO2 levels (“Over the year, some 14.8 megatonnes of CO2 are emitted in the British city (of London) by vehicles, 2.2 megatonnes (15%) comes as a result of inefficient traffic and congestion.” https://www.tomtom.com/newsroom/explainers-and-insights/the-true-environmental-cost-of-inner-city-congestion ) Train Station There is minimal parking at the train station with narrow access on the Church Street side, which shares access with the skip Trains going to Manchester in the morning typically consist of two carriages which can hold 116 people ( https://tfw.wales/info-for/passengers/accessible-travel/train-accessibility ). An estimated increase of 1,416 working people (based off ONS ‘2.36 (Calculation: 2.36 x 600 houses) residents per household in both 2012 and in 2022’ https://www.ons.gov.uk/peoplepopulationandcommunity/birthsdeathsandmarriages/families/bulletins/familiesandhouseholds/2022#:~:text=3.,both%202012%20and%20in%202022 ) would cause an additional strain on commuting pathways such as train travel and travel to the train station The above is not an exhaustive list as I am aware that other residents have cited other reasons in addition to the above. This does however illustrate the core reasons from an objective standpoint why such a development would be inappropriate. From an emotional standpoint and as a proud Englishman, we are famed the world over for our green and pleasant land. It is something to be preserved, not destroyed. From my perspective, a policy to build on green belt is akin to cultural and environmental self-harm. The shift from the industrial revolution to how we work today, not to mention the impact of COVID on office working has surely presented opportunities to utilise brown field sites ( https://www.cpre.org.uk/news/brownfield-land-for-1-2-million-homes-lying-dormant-our-report-shows ) and indeed buildings which were originally intended for commercial use ( https://www.landlordzone.co.uk/news/theres-never-been-a-better-time-to-convert-commercial-buildings-into-residential ). Such areas must already have greater utility to service an increase in occupancy. I sincerely hope that you review and consume the information provided from myself and my fellow residents with the due care and consideration it deserves. If you have any questions or would like to discuss in more detail, please do not hesitate to contact me.

Comment

Representation ID: 3415

Received: 18/08/2025

Respondent: Mr & Mrs Kevin Ball

I&O_3589
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: 3417

Received: 18/08/2025

Respondent: Graham Bradburne

FRO01, FRO02, FRO03
I&O_3591
I am objecting to planning SS41, SS42, SS43 (FRO01, FRO02, FRO03). The plans for houses in those areas are totally unsuitable. The displacement of the Ecosystem of such a scale can't be justified. What a terrible idea to even consider houses in such a location. The transport links to those locations are not only non existent now. But even down the line are not possible. Local roads to and from the said area a via housing estates or single lane roads, both in Frodsham and Kingsley.  Even routes via the main road would lead to even more congestion on fluin lane, which is already queued in the morning with school  and work traffic.  Sutton causeway is also a road that has excessive traffic. It doesn't need anymore neither does the swing bridge. Sutton causeway continues to act as a motorway bypass when its busy.  More to the point Frodsham doesn't have the facilities. The local primary and high school is full. The dentists aren't taking new patients. The doctors you can never get an appointment.  More houses will make this even worse for current and future residents.  The area is totally unsuitable for houses. Its a woodland area that needs to remain a local spot for walkers and nature.  Houses in this area would be a catastrophe for Frodsham and lead to a downgrade of the area.  Regards. A concerned resident

Comment

Representation ID: 3465

Received: 19/08/2025

Respondent: Pauline Wellbelove

FRO01, FRO02
I&O_3639
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://gbr01.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fpmc.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov%2Farticles%2FPMC9665958%2F&data=05%7C02%7Cspatialplanning%40cheshirewestandchester.gov.uk%7Cbbb5cbe3728a45a4c76608dddf10260e%7C9cd0230785364d0abe00c4062a2326a2%7C0%7C0%7C638911982905196622%7CUnknown%7CTWFpbGZsb3d8eyJFbXB0eU1hcGkiOnRydWUsIlYiOiIwLjAuMDAwMCIsIlAiOiJXaW4zMiIsIkFOIjoiTWFpbCIsIldUIjoyfQ%3D%3D%7C0%7C%7C%7C&sdata=rATh6AhacQ6kBF0RVkwPMJZmqGr2EulQSjgHd4xTd1s%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%7Cbbb5cbe3728a45a4c76608dddf10260e%7C9cd0230785364d0abe00c4062a2326a2%7C0%7C0%7C638911982905236508%7CUnknown%7CTWFpbGZsb3d8eyJFbXB0eU1hcGkiOnRydWUsIlYiOiIwLjAuMDAwMCIsIlAiOiJXaW4zMiIsIkFOIjoiTWFpbCIsIldUIjoyfQ%3D%3D%7C0%7C%7C%7C&sdata=hfY0hUraot3m261NTlr7ADpDiO3gnqEfGlrmoLbDHHQ%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%7Cbbb5cbe3728a45a4c76608dddf10260e%7C9cd0230785364d0abe00c4062a2326a2%7C0%7C0%7C638911982905270952%7CUnknown%7CTWFpbGZsb3d8eyJFbXB0eU1hcGkiOnRydWUsIlYiOiIwLjAuMDAwMCIsIlAiOiJXaW4zMiIsIkFOIjoiTWFpbCIsIldUIjoyfQ%3D%3D%7C0%7C%7C%7C&sdata=M28nwwNHKjsmZCY9dNsAY3p66lmRGSbSzvLJ84WTaiE%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%7Cbbb5cbe3728a45a4c76608dddf10260e%7C9cd0230785364d0abe00c4062a2326a2%7C0%7C0%7C638911982905298540%7CUnknown%7CTWFpbGZsb3d8eyJFbXB0eU1hcGkiOnRydWUsIlYiOiIwLjAuMDAwMCIsIlAiOiJXaW4zMiIsIkFOIjoiTWFpbCIsIldUIjoyfQ%3D%3D%7C0%7C%7C%7C&sdata=pX7FdbEI7ug0dQACZ8wZrhmewIoLCcEGvThAkueFmZE%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%7Cbbb5cbe3728a45a4c76608dddf10260e%7C9cd0230785364d0abe00c4062a2326a2%7C0%7C0%7C638911982905320726%7CUnknown%7CTWFpbGZsb3d8eyJFbXB0eU1hcGkiOnRydWUsIlYiOiIwLjAuMDAwMCIsIlAiOiJXaW4zMiIsIkFOIjoiTWFpbCIsIldUIjoyfQ%3D%3D%7C0%7C%7C%7C&sdata=QjbcV93VzsgZCi1qukRCFERu2WtFyXWl1P%2F9iYBuwPI%3D&reserved=0  

Comment

Representation ID: 3511

Received: 19/08/2025

Respondent: Nigel Hazlehurst

FRO01, FRO02
I&O_3685
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 (including mine!) Loss of community and green space. I was brought up in Frodsham.  Hob Hey Wood was one of my playgrounds.  I like to think it will remain so for generations to come.

Comment

Representation ID: 3585

Received: 22/08/2025

Respondent: Simon Weatherup

I&O_3764
Further Comments on Potential Growth Areas Around Frodsham I wish to express a clear and unequivocal objection to the inclusion of sites FRO01 and FRO02 in the proposed development plan. This is not a casual suggestion—it is a firm and reasoned opposition to building on these parcels of Greenbelt land, which border Hob Hey Wood and form part of Frodsham’s last remaining rural buffer.   The proposal to develop these areas represents a fundamental failure of sound planning principles. It disregards both local context and national policy, and if approved, would result in long-term harm to the town and its residents. Key concerns include: Flood Risk: These sites are vulnerable to increased surface water and downstream flooding, posing a threat to homes, infrastructure, and public safety. Transport and Infrastructure Overload: Local roads are already under pressure. Additional development would exacerbate congestion and strain public services, including schools, healthcare, and utilities. Environmental Destruction: FRO01 and FRO02 intersect established wildlife corridors and border ancient woodland. Development here would fragment habitats and reduce biodiversity. Contravention of National Planning Policy: Building on Greenbelt land should only occur under exceptional circumstances. No such justification has been provided, making this proposal incompatible with national guidance. Community Impact: The loss of green space and increased urbanisation would diminish quality of life, reduce property values, and erode the character of Frodsham as a semi-rural town.   In contrast, FRO03, while not without its challenges, is the least damaging of the proposed sites. If carefully planned and appropriately scaled, it could offer a more balanced approach to growth. Furthermore, I urge planners to consider the land south of Lady Hayes, across the B5152, as a potentially more suitable alternative. This area benefits from: Good Access: It adjoins the B5152, offering direct routes to Frodsham and Kingsley. Public Transport Links: Though approximately two miles from Frodsham Train Station, the iTravel bus service provides fast and convenient access, supporting sustainable travel. Development Potential: The site is large, relatively unconstrained, and could be developed in a way that complements the surrounding landscape and infrastructure.   In conclusion, FRO01 and FRO02 should be removed from consideration due to their significant and irreversible impacts. FRO03 and the land south of Lady Hayes offer more viable paths forward, provided that development is guided by sustainability, community needs, and long-term resilience.