Comment

Representation ID: 3607

Received: 23/08/2025

Respondent: Deryn O'Connor

I&O_3789
no

Comment

Representation ID: 3989

Received: 24/08/2025

Respondent: Carol MacFadyen

Question SS42
I&O_4177
Building on FR002 or FR003 is also entirely unacceptable due to the close proximity of these sites to Hob Hey Wood, which is already a Site of Biological Interest and ancient woodland. The wood is home to thousands of species, including those which are rare nationally, with over 800 species listed on the national biological recording site iRecord.  Not only is the wood a haven for wildlife, but many people benefit from walking there for its beneficial effect on depressionand anxiety.  Our Government are always promoting connecting with nature to improve mental health. With ever increasing mental health waiting lists, it would detrimental to those who obtain much needed benefit from its existenc if the wood is damaged, as it will be by this development if it goes ahead.  The wood connects to wider habitat corridors through the area, thus sustaining its ecology. Developing the land so close will break that link completely.  So many additional houses on land so close to Hob Hey will inevitably mean an increase in the numbers of pets roaming the area, and not all pet owners are responsibly inclined.  There is Frodsham FP1 Public Footpath through the area, used daily by many people. Air quality and light pollution arising from so many new dwellings will affect many species in the wood, especially the rare bats, and many other species. Greenbelt land has been established for a reason.  National guidance is clear on the subject, and development on it much be avoided unless there are absolutely no alternatives.  There must already be brownfield sites which could be utilised, and as time goes on and we move towards net zero, surely more brownfield sites will become available in forthcoming years. In the ever changing climate we have, we cannot expect the dry weather we have been experiencing lately to be a regular feature in our summers.  FR001 and FR002 are on land which slopes downwards. Rainfall is currently soaked up by this land, but building such a large number of houses will ultimately mean that rainwater has nowhere to go but to run off downhill, increasing the flood risk. It is against planning for surface water to be directed into the sewerage system. Indeed the Council's Flood Risk Assessment warns against removing such natural barriers. I understand Langdale Way suffered multiple floods some 20 years ago, which eventually resulted in massive, highly expensive remedial work, but not until residents experienced several those floods.  There is only one GP Practice in Frodsham, and schools are at near capacity. There do not appear to be any infrastructure plans within this development plan, and its implementation will place a very heavy burden on already struggling services. It is planning at its worst. For all the above reasons, these two sites must be removed from the proposed housing development plan.  I wish to register my complete rejection of any development proposal on FR001 and FR002.

Comment

Representation ID: 4351

Received: 20/08/2025

Respondent: Clare Birtles

FRO01, FRO02, FRO03
I&O_4580
As a Frodsham resident, my views relate primarily to the town itself as it is evident that the suggestions FRO01 and FRO02 have not been properly researched. I do appreciate the need for more housing within the UK and that Cheshire West and Chester Council has been allocated its own targets, so have also included suggestions for appropriate locations together with my views on why Frodsham proposals are unrealistic below. Where possible, I have included a reference to a specific question within the consultation document. Proposals to develop areas FRO01 and FRO02, located within the Frodsham Green Belt are absolutely unsuitable for many reasons including: Poor road access Inadequate public transport services Insufficient medical/health service provision Few local employment opportunities Unsafe pedestrian and cycle access A dearth of leisure and recreational amenities (e.g., swimming pool, theatres, golf courses, cinemas etc) Environmental issues - such as flood risk, destruction of rare habitat and air/light pollution Negative impact on the historical heritage and character of an ancient market town The above points are addressed in more detail below. Frodsham is an ancient market town but has seen most of its development from the early 1900s onwards, with properties squeezed into most of the available spaces around the existing historic road layout. The map below (taken from the Frodsham Town Design Statement) shows the distribution of property age groupings in Frodsham. It emphasizes just how much development/settlement infill has taken place during the past 100 years and perfectly demonstrates why the village simply cannot cope with increased traffic or population. [see attached map] 1. Poor Road Access The only access to Frodsham from the north, including major local towns and cities (Warrington, Liverpool and Manchester) and from M56 junction 12, is via a 99 year old swing bridge over the river Weaver Navigation and then over a 175 year old, grade 2 listed stone bridge over the river Weaver Frodsham Cut.  Alternative access to the town from the north is from junction14 of the M56 which is a further 6 miles of motorway followed by a 4.5 mile journey into Frodsham, a minimum of 22 minutes extra travel. This route also takes traffic under a low railway bridge, which means it cannot easily be adapted to take more traffic and cannot be used by high vehicles. The M56 is prone to accidents and jams, when this happens, traffic en route to Chester and North Wales regularly diverts through Frodsham, creating frequent bottlenecks in the town. Access from the east is via unsuitable B roads/country lanes and into the town centre via two residential roads, both of which are frequently snarled up with queuing traffic. Inadequate Public Transport Services The Spatial Strategy refers to ‘transport corridors’ and suggests that Frodsham’s railway station adds to its feasibility as a location for many new homes (FRO01, FRO02 and FRO03). In fact, the services are infrequent (one train per hour), only two or three carriages long, resulting in overcrowding and also expensive in comparison to other parts of the country. Additionally, there is confusion over fares as several operators run services on this line. The station is at the periphery of the town meaning many residents will use cars either as an alternative means of transport or to get to the station. Parking for the station is limited and is shared with local workers and shoppers. There is one bus per hour which runs from Chester to Runcorn along the A56 which is also some distance from two of the areas suggested for development. 3. Insufficient Medical/Health Service Provision The health centre serving Frodsham and the outlying villages is stretched to capacity and there are no NHS dentists with availability within the town. Construction of additional health services is not mentioned in the strategy document but would need to be a prerequisite in any new housing developments. 4. Few Local Employment Opportunities There are no major employers in Frodsham or Helsby. Runcorn offers some employment in its industrial and business parks, but larger employers of the past are no longer based in the area. Whilst working from home alleviates some of the pressure on roads and public transport, it’s likely that additional housing will result in an increase in travel out of the town to larger employment hubs such as Northwich, Warrington, Chester and Manchester. Frodsham’s roads and access points simply cannot cope with more traffic. 5. A Dearth of Leisure/Recreation Facilities Leisure facilities are currently sparse in Frodsham. There is no public swimming pool, cinema, golf course etc…and useable recreation spaces are limited, especially those suited to teenagers and young adults. Facilities such as these are essential for community involvement and social cohesion. If these facilities are not provided alongside any additional housing, consequential antisocial behaviour may occur. There is no police station in or near Frodsham and local policing is “vague” especially in the evenings.  6. Unsafe Pedestrian and Cycling Access The idea of encouraging residents to walk and cycle is to be commended. Many parts of Frodsham however are unsafe for both cyclists and pedestrians due to lack of pavements, narrow roads, on-street parking, speeding traffic and insufficient safe crossing points 7. Environmental Issues Flood Risk The fields identified as potential housing development areas in Frodsham help to absorb rain and reduce flood peaks. Indeed, the council’s flood risk assessment specifically warns against removing natural barriers such as those identified in areas FRO01 and FRO02. As recently as early 2000, major flood and sewage issues led to a campaign by local residents and a 12 month long, highly disruptive project was undertaken on the field at Manor House school to alleviate the problem. At the time United Utilities stated that there were no other suitable areas in which the large underground tanks could be sited. This suggests no (additional) scope for addressing flooding potential as a result of the construction of 100s of new homes. Ancient Woodland and Habitat Destruction The fields of FRO01 and FRO02 located within Frodsham’s green belt, are adjacent to ancient woodland (a unique surviving fragment of the ancient forest of Mara and Mondrem) and serve as a wildlife corridor for many rare species. Once hedgerows and breeding grounds such as these are removed, they cannot be replaced.  This ancient woodland, Hob Hey Wood serves as a nature amenity for residents and the fields act as “buffer” protecting it from ‘urban air and light pollution’ whilst providing pleasant pathways and views for those en route to the woods. 8. Historical Heritage Assets and Character of Frodsham The fields suggested for housing development not only part of Frodsham’s rural, market town character but are of archaeological and cultural importance, forming the Bradley Medieval Field system. The bridle path from the top of Langdale Way east of Pear Tree Close and Thirlmere Way is a medieval salt route, now a green hollow way with views across the fields towards the Weaver vale, views which the Town Design Statement recommends should be preserved: “There is a panoramic view from the eastern end of Langdale Way to the mouth of the River Weaver” “All new development should protect and enhance Townfield Lane Playground Development should maintain and enhance the character of the hollow way extension to Townfield Lane (PROW72) east of Thirlmere Close” “All new development should ensure views to distant landscape features are protected, e.g. the panoramic view from the east end of Langdale Way to the Mersey Estuary” The following projects have also made reference to the necessity of preserving the “varied landscape nature of the area in which Frodsham is situated and the geological, physiographic, natural and historical features which give the landscape its character” Cheshire Historic Landscape Characterisation Project (Ref.5) The Cheshire Landscape Character Assessment (Ref.8) The Vale Royal Landscape Character Assessment (Ref.9) The Frodsham Town Design Statement Parish Landscape Assessment Below are a few questions and suggestions regarding location of land for additional housing in the borough: Where land is not classed as green belt and has not been offered for sale by landowners, what is the policy for compulsory purchase of waste land, such as that under the railway viaduct between Frodsham and Runcorn and some of the old ICI land around Northwich? Ellesmere Port has good access to motorway with many unused brownfield sites and plenty of leisure and retail services. Road improvements would be needed within the town itself and in/around Cheshire Oaks It is imperative that for any approved developments strict planning conditions (relating to the strategy policy) are put in place, specifically in relation to sustainability and community impact - and that where developers breach these conditions they are penalised and made to rectify any breaches Perhaps there should also be more focus on adapting existing properties and town/city centre sites to create residential property for young professionals (who may be able to work from home and/or do not need to travel/take children to school etc) and older retired people, this would help to revive dying town centres. Priority should be given to expanding home building along with employment provision in areas where new building/infrastructure has already taken place such as Northwich, Winsford, Chester and Ellesmere Port. These areas also have pockets of old industrial sites remaining which could be utilised for housing with minimal impact on the existing communities

Comment

Representation ID: 4359

Received: 20/08/2025

Respondent: C R Hatt

I&O_4588
I am writing to object in the strongest terms with respect to the proposed development of green belt land surrounding Frodsham. I am aware of many others objecting on planning grounds and I have no intention of repeating those here but do support them. The proposed developments would change the character of the town out of all proportion.  There are already existing issues with respect to infrastructure, Health Service and school provision.  We are also blighted by inadequate transport provision, in particular when the M56 is disrupted, too often a recurring issue. The damage to existing ecological and historic landscape would be immense and once built on there is no going back. The current greenbelt provision was put in place for a reason, to protect the countryside from over development.  The loss of these open spaces would mean a start of closing the green gap between Frodsham and Runcorn.

Comment

Representation ID: 4361

Received: 20/08/2025

Respondent: Jane Williams

I&O_4590
I am writing to express my concerns about the possibility of a housing development in Frodsham, close to Hob Hey wood and outline details of my views below  The significance of Hob Hey Wood as an ancient forest and haven for local wildlife Given the fact that brown/grey sites can be identified in Cheshire West, I cannot understand why an area next to hob hey wood is being considered for development. Hob Hey Wood is a designated Local Nature Reserve and a rare surviving fragment of ancient forest. Even if you develop alongside it, a housing estate will have a long lasting detrimental impact on this ancient woodland. Hob hey woodland has characteristic ancient woodland flora such as bluebells, wood anemones, and wild garlic—commonly seen in the spring bloom—as well as a complex ecosystem that has developed. Despite its modest size, Hob Hey Wood harbours impressive biodiversity. A conservation effort in 2021 recorded over 400 species—from common plants to the very rare tiered tooth fungus—many of which are typical of ancient woodland. The  white-letter hairstreak butterfly, dependent on elm trees, still persists in the wood—a species now extremely rare in Cheshire. In response, volunteers successfully planted a disease-resistant elm to help secure the butterfly’s presence The woodland also supports at least seven bat species, including the rare Nathusius' pipistrelle, along with birdlife such as tawny, little, and barn owls, sparrowhawks, nuthatches, warblers, etc.  In 2023, volunteers logged over 200  hours, raised funds for path renovation, and celebrated more than 1,000 followers on their Facebook page. The pathways project, fully crowdfunded by early 2024, has helped improve accessibility for both locals and visitors—ensuring safe enjoyment of this ancient woodland. Therefore, I do consider possible development so close to this woodland ridiculous when brown sites are available.  After all, we’re all told we need to reverse climate change so it is absolutely vital to care for woodlands like hob hey.

Comment

Representation ID: 4378

Received: 20/08/2025

Respondent: Shelley Howell

FRO01, FRO02
I&O_4607
I strongly object 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. Just 2.5% of the UK is now covered in ancient woodland.  Option C, which is concerned with greater development in rail connected settlements would almost double the population of the town! How can this be appropriate and how is this sustainable in terms of an infrastructure which is already struggling to cope? I note that you mentioned completing an infrastructure development plan IDP in due course but the time to consider the infrastructure in my view is before putting forward an option. Hob Hey Wood 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. Statistics say that over 70% of ancient woodland has already been lost. These carbon catching areas must be preserved. The wood is not only a haven for wildlife but also for local people who enjoy walking the woodland and reaping the benefits of being in nature such as reduced anxiety and depression. This is supported in Mind’s Nature and Mental Health Report. Hob Hey Wood is a functioning woodland used by many species that need access to the surrounding environment and the wood connects to wider habitat corridors through the FR001 and FR002 areas. These corridors keep the ecology alive and building here would destroy that forever. Building hundreds of houses nearby could lead to significant disturbance of the woodland and its wildlife. We know that surface water flooding is a huge issue in England today over 4.6 million homes are now at risk from it. That’s double the risk from rivers or coastal surge. In Frodsham those risks already exist. Hob Hey Wood and the greenland around it act as a sponge. They slow rain and reduce flood peaks. Building on FR002 and FR001 would mean that water would run off faster, overloading drains and pushing into homes and roads. We already have sink holes appearing in the town. The councils own flood risk assessment warns against removing natural barriers. Incidents from the late nineties to 2005 have been the subject of a campaign involving both the council and United utilities resulting in excavation and the installation of huge tanks. House building could result in these issues rising again.

Comment

Representation ID: 4410

Received: 26/08/2025

Respondent: Matthew Roberts

I&O_4643
1. This Development Must Not Go Ahead   This is not a polite suggestion. It is a firm and direct objection to building on FR001 and FR002, two parcels of Greenbelt land that border Hob Hey Wood and form part of Frodsham’s only remaining rural buffer. This proposal is a textbook example of poor planning: it increases flood risk, overloads roads, strains local services, destroys wildlife routes, and rips up national policy. If approved, it will damage the town and everyone in it.   2. Traffic is Already Broken   The A56 and main roads through Frodsham are regularly gridlocked. When the M56 is closed or partially shut, all diverted traffic comes through the town. The Weaver Viaduct carries over 112,000 vehicles daily. That number spikes during roadworks, collisions, or closures. None of this is future risk. It's already happening.   Add hundreds of extra vehicles from FR001 and FR002 and the problem gets worse. Emergency vehicles already struggle to get through. This development will slow response times even more, putting lives at risk.   Source: Hansard (UK Parliament), 2015 – https://hansard.parliament.uk/Commons/2015-11-17/debates/15111754000002/M56(Junctions12To14)   3. Severe Impact on Ancient Woodland   Hob Hey is a Site of Biological Interest and ancient woodland, Britain’s most biodiverse habitat.   The wood is home to thousands of species varying from common, to locally scarce, to nationally rare. Over 800 species are listed on the national biological recording site iRecord. Many species only occur in ancient woodland, an increasingly rare habitat.   The wood is a haven for both wildlife and local people who enjoy walking the woodland and reaping the benefits of being in nature such as reduced anxiety and depression. Improvements to the immune system and reduced blood pressure also result from time spent in nature.   Source: Nature and Mental Health Report’, Mind.   Source: ( https://pmc.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/articles/PMC9665958/ ).   4. Wildlife Corridors Will Be Destroyed   Hob Hey Wood is not a decorative patch of trees. It is a functioning woodland used by many species that need access to the surrounding environment. The wood connects to wider habitat corridors through the FR001 and FR002 areas. These corridors keep the ecology alive.   Building here breaks those links forever. You can’t replace a hedgerow or regenerate a breeding ground once it’s buried under concrete.   Source: Planning Inspectorate – https://nsip-documents.planninginspectorate.gov.uk/published-documents/EN010153-000069-6.1_ES%20Vol%201%20Chapter%207%20Terrestrial%20Ecology.pdf   5. Significant Disturbance to The Woodland   Hob Hey is relatively secluded. Building hundreds of houses nearby could lead to significant disturbance of the woodland and its wildlife. The resulting huge increase in pets would result in problems. Cats are supreme predators which would take a toll on wildlife. Dogs would also disturb wildlife and their feces have been shown to cause nitrogen and phosphorus pollution.   Source: https://www.theguardian.com/environment/2022/feb/07/dog-pee-and-poo-harming-nature-reserves-study   6. Flood Risk is Not a Hypothetical   Surface water flooding is the biggest threat to homes in England today. Over 4.6 million homes are now at risk from it. That’s double the number at risk from rivers or coastal surge. In Frodsham, those risks already exist. Hob Hey Wood and the green land around it act as a sponge. They slow rain and reduce flood peaks.   Building on FR002 and FR001 means water runs off faster, overloading drains and pushing into homes and roads. The council’s own Flood Risk Assessment warns against removing these natural barriers.   From the late 1990’s to 2005 this happened in Langdale Way! Residents experienced multiple sewerage floods leading to a campaign involving both the council and United Utilities to resolve the issue before the houses became uninsurable. This resulted in a year long disruptive excavation at Manor House School fields to install huge tanks to stem the catastrophic floods. UU stated that this was the only site that that type of construction could take place.   House building adjacent could result in these issues arising again!   Source: Cheshire West SFRA – https://www.cheshirewestandchester.gov.uk/documents/parking-roads-and-travel/highways/flood-risk-assessment-final-report.pdf   Source: Financial Times – https://www.ft.com/content/ff3bb769-9339-4015-80bc-4a3ea446504e   7. GP Practices and Schools Are Full   There is no spare capacity in Frodsham’s infrastructure. GP practices are running at limit. Schools are close to capacity. New homes mean more pressure, more waiting, more stretched services.   No part of this development includes concrete plans or funding for new public services. That means the burden falls on existing ones, which are already struggling.   Source: Cheshire West Monitoring Reports – https://www.cheshirewestandchester.gov.uk/residents/planning-and-building-control/local-plan/authority-monitoring-report   8. Air Quality and Light Pollution Will Get Worse   Frodsham is already inside an Air Quality Management Area. Cars are the top local pollutant. FR001 and FR002 would bring more cars, more exhaust, and more noise into a space that’s supposed to be protected.   Lighting from new housing, cars and street lamps will spill into Hob Hey Wood and rural zones. This ruins habitat for nocturnal species and affects human sleep cycles.   Light pollution has a detrimental effect on bats. There are seven species present in Hob Hey Wood including rare Nathusius’ pipistrelle. Moths are also affected by light pollution.   Source: Cheshire West AQMA Action Plan – https://www.cheshirewestandchester.gov.uk/documents/pests-pollution-food-safety/pollution-and-air-quality/air-quality-review-and-assessment/action-plans/action-plan-frodsham-0118.pdf   Source: Bat Conservation Trust Guidance NoteGN08/23Bats and Artificial Lighting At Night.   Source: Impact of light pollution on moth morphology–A 137-year study in Germany https://doi.org/10.1016/j.baae.2021.05.004 ).       9. Antisocial Behaviour and Isolation Will Rise   New estates without integrated planning lead to social fragmentation. These areas become disconnected, under-policed, and under-supported. This isn’t speculation. It’s known from other developments nationally.   The National Planning Policy Framework requires that growth supports community cohesion. This proposal does not. It isolates new homes on the edge of town and dumps responsibility for cohesion onto already stretched services.   Source: NPPF (2023) – https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/national-planning-policy-framework--2   10. House Prices Will Drop   People buy in Frodsham for access to open countryside, peace, and green views. Strip those away, and the value drops. This development removes the very features that give existing homes their worth.   Homeowners who’ve invested in the area will be hit with lower resale values and a loss of the rural edge they were sold on. Developers walk away with profit. Residents are left picking up the cost.   11. Greenbelt Is Not A Technicality   The Greenbelt is there for a reason. Once you breach it, you set precedent for more erosion. This is not just about FRO01 or FRO02. It’s about what follows next if this goes ahead.   National guidance is clear: development on Greenbelt land must be avoided unless there are absolutely no alternatives. In this case, there are alternatives. This land should remain untouched.   Source: GOV.UK Greenbelt Guidance –   ttps://www.gov.uk/guidance/national-planning-policy-framework/13-protecting-green-belt-land   12. Final Statement – Reject This Now   This proposal is bad planning. It adds pressure to failing infrastructure. It increases flood risk. It destroys wildlife corridors. It worsens air quality. It lowers property values. It puts lives at risk. It benefits developers and damages communities.   This is not sustainable. It is not justified. It is not acceptable.   FRO01 and FRO02 must be removed from development plans entirely. This objection demands that the proposal be rejected in full. Nothing else will do.

Comment

Representation ID: 4441

Received: 26/08/2025

Respondent: Peter Conway

SS42
I&O_4686
See response to SS43 below.

Comment

Representation ID: 4571

Received: 21/08/2025

Respondent: Kelvin & Barbara Williams

FRO01, FRO02
I&O_4854
We are writing to  inform you of our objection re development proposals SS41,SS42,SS43 in Frodsham. The area Fro01 and FRo02 represents a massive area to the east of Frodsham. The area is green belt being made up of agricultural land and ancient woodland. To destroy this beautiful area would be a total disaster. Already Frodsham can be very congested, especially if there is an incident on the M56 or any problems with the swing bridge.Townfield Lane close to the proposed development is already a one way system due to the many cars parked. The infra structure of Frodsham is already at breaking point so any huge proposed development would have a detrimental effect on our schools and GP services.The character of Frodsham has to be protected so any development should be minimal and restricted to brown land sites. The green belt must be protected so we totally oppose these irresponsible plans.

Comment

Representation ID: 4577

Received: 26/08/2025

Respondent: Nick Jardine

I&O_4860
I think other sites should be considered before looking at green belt land There are various sites around Frodsham that have been highlighted by Frodsham town council and on top of those there are other potential sites in far better locations The land near Lady Hoyes has direct road access  The land between the river and the swing bridge on both sides, a lot of which is brown belt Forest Hills hotel applied for planning a few years ago and that already accommodates large daily vehicle movements These are a few other areas I believe should be considered before using our important green belt and I'm sure more could be looked into

Comment

Representation ID: 4670

Received: 26/08/2025

Respondent: Fiona Barry

I&O_4966
SS42 I think that Frodsham has been given an inappropriate number of houses and that under 500 would be more realistic. Frodsham may have a rail link but the trains are 2 or 3 carriages only, and run hourly. This is not going to enable more people to go to work. Furthermore there is no central all day car parking except the station car park, which is used by people travelling to Chester, Manchester and Liverpool from the surrounding villages. 

Comment

Representation ID: 4896

Received: 27/08/2025

Respondent: Rebecca Mason

I&O_5252
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: 4946

Received: 28/08/2025

Respondent: Louise Cole

SS42 Frodsham growth options
I&O_5305
Both FRO01 and FRO02 are not suitable as potential growth areas. FRO01 is too close to a vitally important ancient woodland, which we must protect at all costs. FRO02 is also close to the ancient woodland and provides important wildlife corridors through the ponds and hedgerows and high quality agricultural land. FR002 is also too far away from service points (such as shops, train station, medical practice) to access without a car.

Comment

Representation ID: 5062

Received: 27/08/2025

Respondent: Gordon Adam

I&O_5421
FAR02 would be too much of a landscape intrusion.

Comment

Representation ID: 5081

Received: 27/08/2025

Respondent: Mandy Parker

I&O_5440
Q 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: 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-4a3ea446504

Comment

Representation ID: 5085

Received: 27/08/2025

Respondent: Darren Parker

I&O_5444
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: 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-4a3ea446504 e

Comment

Representation ID: 5116

Received: 27/08/2025

Respondent: Georgia Parker

Question SS 42 Do you have any further comments about any of the potential growth areas identified around Frodsham?
I&O_5480
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: 5120

Received: 27/08/2025

Respondent: Becci Moore

I&O_5484
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.

Comment

Representation ID: 5157

Received: 27/08/2025

Respondent: William Barry

I&O_5521
There were three sites identified in the You Tube video. Site FR001 is next to the acient woodland of Hob Hey wood.  This wood is a valuable recreational space and resource for the local inhabitants and as an ancient woodland should be preserved at all costs.  FR001 if developed would further overload the vehiclular traffic on Langdale Way and increasing the congestion at the bottom of Fluin Lane at the junciton with the A56.  If Ellis Lane or Townfield Lane were expanded that might afford access to FR001, but where they joined the A56, these extra junctions would then impede the existing heavy traffic flow A56. The land at FR003, would join Frodsham and Helsby together despite the impression created by the individual maps.  Such a move would destroy the valuable individual characteristics of both Helsby and Frodsham, in making one long conurbation.  Development along Tarvin Road (with new road access to the A56) would be practical along with the same for developement at Godscroft.  All possible without joining the two settlements together as indicated. Any development at FR003 must be prediciated on building an extra junction to the M56 (a junction 13) to ease increased congestion through both settlements as well as at junctions 12 and 14 as a consequence. The Consultation Option C - Sustainable Transport Corridors asssumes everyone will only travel by rail and so place the new developemts along the railways.  This is feasible if the train services (capacity and frequency) were increased otherwise this will simply cvreate even ore congestion on the M56 and A road infrastructure.  This is not a viable solution without huge investment in the capacity of the railway line through Frodsham (TfW) and Mouldsworth (Northern).  Car parking capacity at both stations will be an issue as most people will not be able to walk to their local station and this approach will simply increase local car journeys and increase parking congestion around Frodsham ,Helsby, Mouldsworth and Delamere railway stations. Option C proposes to add 3,000 extra dwellings to Frodsham.  The 2021 census indicated some 4,100 households, primarly one household per dwelling.  To add a further 3,000 dwellings would almost double the size of Frodsham as a market town and completely destroy the character of the settlement, completely at odds to the Frodsham Neighbourhood Plan as cited.

Comment

Representation ID: 5221

Received: 27/08/2025

Respondent: Prof Robert Smith

I&O_5585
Land earmarked appears to be productive farm land effectively farmed. So plan is to import more food? Could the golf course be used and make it a 9 hole course instead?

Comment

Representation ID: 5279

Received: 28/08/2025

Respondent: Jon Cole

I&O_5645
As I have repeated throughout this consultation we need to consider productive agricultural land as critical national infrastructure and once it has gone we will not be able to get it back. In particular the land identified in FRO01 and FRO02 are rich in biodiversity. The road network in those places will not be able to sustain the increased traffic associated with growth (although Frodsham per se will struggle if there is too much growth). People choose to live in either urban or rural environments and growing housing in the latter is removing that choice by making it the former. Rising debt levels and the cost of living crisis means that home ownership is increasingly difficult for young people (more and more live with their parents beyond 18 years old) so the priority has to be affordable/social housing directed at this group. Developers seem to want to build expensive houses that will ultimately price this group out. This may mean low rise, more dense (ie blocks of flats) housing that can be afforded by those on low incomes or with significant debts that preclude large mortgages. Brownfield sites in the centre will afford this sort of devleopment more than agricultural fields on the outskirts. 

Comment

Representation ID: 5626

Received: 28/08/2025

Respondent: Lucy Mills

Option C – Sustainable transport corridors
I&O_5998
Yes, don’t build on FRO01 and FRO02. 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.  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: 5982

Received: 21/08/2025

Respondent: Jo Marshall

FRO01, FRO02
I&O_6371
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: 5992

Received: 21/08/2025

Respondent: David Miles

I&O_6381
I am writing to object to the plans to build houses on the proposed greenbelt areas of Frodsham FRO01, FRO02 and FRO03 (SS41, SS42, SS43). One of the main attractions of people moving to Frodsham is its semi-rural location and the green belt which separates it from the neighbouring communities of Sutton Weaver, Runcorn, Kingsley and Helsby. The proposed developments would completely change the nature of the village and the appeal to anyone wanting to settle there. Additionally it would have an impact on the local wildlife, such as foxes, badgers, birds of prey and bats. As well as removing their habitat, there would be impact of air, noise and light pollution (bearing in mind many of these creatures are nocturnal). In addition, the current dwellings would be bordering the reserve of Hob Hey woods, which would significantly increase the amount of human-wildlife interactions, which do not always end positively. The infrastructure in Frodsham is under pressure now without the added pressure of 2,500 new families. Any new developments would also require an overhaul of the current infrastructure facilities, with new road networks, transport networks, additional school places, health & dentist facilities, recycling centre, banking facilities (only 1 currently opened) and social care facilities. The cost of such development would not be borne by the housing construction companies, but by the local authorities and ultimately the taxpayer. Currently, in Frodsham there is a wide variety and price  of homes available, from Park Homes for the over 55s, to the large houses and bungalows on Fluin Lane. There are houses available to meet everyone's budget, and currently some of these houses are remaining on the market for over 9 months before being sold. This does not point to there being a boom in demand for any new house builds in the vicinity. Therefore, I do not see where there will be a demand for over 2,500 new houses, especially when this has come at the cost of the green belt area which does attract newcomers. If you take the example of nearby Helsby, where a large housing development has already gone bust, and had to be taken over by a rival builder, it does not bode well for any green field development in Frodsham. Frodsham has been very successful in the last few years of re-developing sites which had outgrown their original purpose. Several churches, the Cheshire Cheese Pub, the Old Hall Hotel and the old Library building have all been repurposed to provide additional accommodation in the village without taking away from the appearance of the character of the buildings developed. Frodsham still has many empty buildings which could benefit from such development, as well as the brownfield sites next to the Health Centre, land next to Gleaves Garden Centre or industrial park on Fountains lane.  In conclusion I do not think there is the current demand in Frodsham for the scale of housing outlined in the current plans, especially if this is at the detriment to the character of the village and surrounding areas. There are more tailored options available, using current buildings and brownfield sites, which would enhance the nature of the village, and create a limited but more sustainable housing plan.

Comment

Representation ID: 6012

Received: 28/08/2025

Respondent: David Hughes

I&O_6401
This area is already over developed with cheap housing, adding more is detrimental to the green agenda I completely object to these developments.

Comment

Representation ID: 6024

Received: 28/08/2025

Respondent: Jane Durling

Question SS 42
I&O_6413
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: 6197

Received: 28/08/2025

Respondent: Shabina Briggs

I&O_6593
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: 6210

Received: 28/08/2025

Respondent: Carolyn Stratton

I&O_6608
If you must develop further, please use the already discussed and decided areas set on in the current plan.  DO NOT build on FRO01 and FRO02. They are two parcels of greenbelt land which servce as a rural buffer and protect the much loved Hob Hey Wood. Back in the 70s a local builder tried to destroy the wood for holiday cabins - it was objected to and planning never granted. Even back then people could see the value of this greenbelt land - and that was before Frodsham grew exponentially with new housing estates.   

Comment

Representation ID: 6223

Received: 28/08/2025

Respondent: Christine Webber

I&O_6621
I would strongly state the FR001 and FR002 are not suitable for development. This is because of several reasons. Firstly it includes Hob Hey Woods and Ellis Lane Pit, Local Wildlife Sites and the adjoining hedgerows and ponds/water courses which are important for their ecology. Hob Hey Woods is ancient woodland which is in great decline nationally and home to many species that only live in ancient woodland, this would be damaged greatly with housing and development round it. Although Frodsham would appear a good place to build houses to promote sustainable transport because of the train station and bus routes, that would only work if people used that transport all the time. Parking is also a problem as lots of people drive to the train station and at times people have told me they haven't been able to park, have had to use residential roads to park and nearly missed or missed trains. Also there is limited space on the local trains as some are only 2 carriages. The number of houses and therefore potentially more people and cars will cause problems on the roads. Frodsham  is essentially a  linear development one road in and out (apart from Kingsley road) and we often get grid locked when traffic comes off the motorway due to accidents or holiday traffic to Wales etc. It is already difficult turning in and out of side roads off the A56, Langdale Way and Fluin Lane and at the Junction of Fluin Lane and A56 and there are lots of near misses and minor accidents and some major. Potentially there could be more major incidents putting lives at risk. I also don't think Frodsham has the infrastructure capacity to cope with this level of growth. We have one doctors surgery which is struggling, there are waiting lists for the dentists and the schools are near to their capacity.  Air quality is not the best along the A56 and increased road traffic is linked to lots of health problems.    

Comment

Representation ID: 6264

Received: 28/08/2025

Respondent: Victor Malpeli

Map5.10 Frodsham Growth Options
I&O_6670
Don’t build on FRO01 and FRO02. This 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: increasing flood risk, overloading roads, straining local services, destroying wildlife routes, and ripping 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, improving mental health. Wildlife Corridors Will Be Destroyed Hob Hey Wood 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. 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. Flood Risk  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!