Comment

Representation ID: 167

Received: 14/07/2025

Respondent: Mike Mather

I&O_189
Yes

Comment

Representation ID: 432

Received: 28/07/2025

Respondent: Ms Linda Smith

I&O_512
Access to green belt and other areas of open space (essential to health & well-being) should not be compromised by new develepements. The public rights of way network and its rural character should be protected. 

Comment

Representation ID: 575

Received: 28/07/2025

Respondent: Historic England

I&O_658
Local Plan policies should seek to conserve and enhance the historic environment, heritage assets and their setting including improving character and identity of places.

Comment

Representation ID: 603

Received: 29/07/2025

Respondent: Andrew Garland

I&O_686
Access to green belt and other areas of open space (essential to health & well-being) should not becompromised by new develepements. The public rights of way network and its rural character should be protected. 

Comment

Representation ID: 741

Received: 11/08/2025

Respondent: Neil Cockburn

Additional health and well being
I&O_841
One aspect of health and well-being that has not been mentioned is Special Educational Needs provision which is notoriously poor across the borough.   Applying for SEN support is mind-numbingly slow, bureaucratic and consistently negative or rejectionist in terms of outcome, and consequently the service has a very poor reputation.  The SEN communities deserve better than the present provision, and as the SEN population gains more public awareness, recognition and accurate diagnoses, then there will be greater demand for Council support.  Increased housing density will only make this worse. What is the Council doing about it? 

Comment

Representation ID: 1166

Received: 06/08/2025

Respondent: Julie Smith

I&O_1271
Yes

Comment

Representation ID: 1321

Received: 02/08/2025

Respondent: Dr & Mrs JF & GM Higgs

I&O_1426
yes but we wish to add the following; adjacent green space should be within walking distance of new development, if mature trees are removed by the developer the loss to the community and nature  because of cooling and carbon capture is significant. BNG should be on site or adjacent and the protection of trees should be essential

Comment

Representation ID: 1552

Received: 11/08/2025

Respondent: Sue Clough

I&O_1660
Impact on residential amenity definition needs to be expanded way beyond noise and odour. If a developer wants to build hundreds or thousands of new houses, then roads need to be addresses as part of the criteria. Are new roads or bridges needed in order to accommodate the influx of new residents? 

Comment

Representation ID: 1561

Received: 07/08/2025

Respondent: Cheshire Brine Subsidence Compensation Board

I&O_1669
Thank you for the consultation on the Cheshire West & Chester Local Plan. It is noted that whilst surface instability is discussed within Section 21 (Health & Wellbeing), it is recommended that the following wording, or similar, is incorporated into the plan, within the Land Contamination and Instability Section (on page 185):  Where development is proposed within prescribed “Consultation Areas”, defined under the Cheshire Brine Pumping (Compensation for Subsidence) Act, 1952, then consultation with the Cheshire Brine Subsidence Compensation Board (CBSCB) would be required for Planning Applications and Building Control Approval, and the foundation design must be agreed with the CBSCB. Where the development does not consider the CBSCB’s requirements, then this would affect rights of potential redress in the future, in the event of brine subsidence developing.

Comment

Representation ID: 1640

Received: 12/08/2025

Respondent: Roberta Pomponio

I&O_1750
Broadly agree – the proposed policy covers key elements for safeguarding health and wellbeing, but there are areas where clearer, enforceable standards would prevent dilution in decision-making. In particular: “Safe and accessible” should be defined with reference to walkable neighbourhood principles and inclusive design, not left to subjective interpretation. The commitment to rural healthcare access should explicitly encourage digital health hubs and community-based satellite facilities. The policy should cross-reference GI 1 (Green Infrastructure) to lock in biodiversity and natural space benefits for mental and physical health. Construction Environmental Management Plans (CEMPs) should be mandatory for all major developments , not just “where the Council considers it likely” that impacts will occur, to avoid inconsistency.

Comment

Representation ID: 1656

Received: 06/08/2025

Respondent: NHS Cheshire and Merseyside Integrated Care Board

Agent: NHS Property Services Ltd

I&O_1766
Health and Wellbeing NHSPS support the inclusion of policies that support healthy lifestyles as proposed Policy HW 1. There is a well-established connection between planning and health, and the planning system has an important role in creating healthy communities. The planning system is critical not only to the provision of improved health services and infrastructure by enabling health providers to meet changing healthcare needs, but also to addressing the wider determinants of health. Specific policy requirements to promote healthy developments should include: Proposals should consider local health outcomes, and where appropriate to the local context and/or size of the scheme include a Health Impact Assessment Design schemes should encourage active travel, including through providing safe and attractive walking and cycling routes, and ensuring developments are connected by these routes to local services, employment, leisure, and existing walking and cycling routes. Provide access to healthy foods, including through access to shops and food growing opportunities (allotments and/or providing sufficient garden space) Design schemes in a way that encourages social interaction, including through providing front gardens, and informal meeting spaces including street benches and neighbourhood squares and green spaces. Design schemes to be resilient and adaptable to climate change, including through SUDs, rainwater collection, and efficient design. Consider the impacts of pollution and microclimates and design schemes to reduce any potential negative outcomes. Ensure development embraces and respects the context and heritage of the surrounding area. Provide the necessary mix of housing types and affordable housing, reflecting local needs. Provide sufficient and high quality green and blue spaces within developments.

Comment

Representation ID: 1992

Received: 12/08/2025

Respondent: Home Builders Federation

I&O_2108
The HBF generally supports plans that set out how the Council will achieve improvements in health and well-being. In preparing its local plan the Council should normally consider the health impacts with regard to the level and location of development. Collectively the policies in the plan should ensure health benefits and limit any negative impacts and as such any development that is in accordance with that plan should already be contributing positively to the overall healthy objectives of that area.

Comment

Representation ID: 2097

Received: 15/08/2025

Respondent: MCI Developments Ltd

I&O_2217
MCI is generally in support of the suggested policy approach towards health and wellbeing. The PPG (ID:53-005-20190722) sets out that HIAs are “a useful tool to use where there are expected to be significant impacts” , but it also outlines the importance of the local plan in considering the wider health issues in an area and ensuring policies respond to these. As such Local Plans should already have considered the impact of development on the health and well-being of their communities and set out policies to address any concerns. Consequently, where a development is in line with policies in the Local Plan a HIA should not be necessary. Only where there is a departure from the plan should the Council consider requiring a HIA. In addition, the HBF considers that any requirement for a HIA should be based on a proportionate level of detail in relation to the scale and type of development proposed. Only if a significant adverse impact on health and wellbeing is identified should a HIA be required, and it should set out measures to substantially mitigate the impact.

Comment

Representation ID: 2250

Received: 16/08/2025

Respondent: John Harding

I&O_2370
Broadly yes.  However, the council should explicitly safeguard existing amenities under the section "Developments should support and protect cultural, sport, recreation and leisure facilities that are valued by the local community." In Moulton, a new development was sited close to our Multi Use Games Area and the new residents tried to force the parish council to close the facility - and even petitioned the unitary authority to remove the entire park -  because of the noise from the park. The council must ensure that existing facilities are protected from these sorts of threats. 

Comment

Representation ID: 2356

Received: 18/08/2025

Respondent: claire hepworth

I&O_2485
health and wellbeing is totally disregarded with such housing growth plans for Hooton and willaston, and other surrounding areas of willaston. Willaston has already got significant issues with parking, congestion and HMOs as the council and MP are aware of.

Comment

Representation ID: 2502

Received: 19/08/2025

Respondent: Mary Clarke

I&O_2654
I agree.  

Comment

Representation ID: 2586

Received: 14/08/2025

Respondent: Mersey Rivers Trust

I&O_2739
Spending time by water (rivers, canals, estuaries) is well known to improve health and wellbeing, so we would wish to see inclusion of “blue” spaces alongside “green” spaces in this policy, and ensuring blue space is protected and enhanced through sustainable development.

Comment

Representation ID: 2863

Received: 21/08/2025

Respondent: The Woodland Trust

I&O_3034
There should be an acknowledgement of the health and wellbeing benefits that nature and trees can provide as well, and therefore new developments should look to incorporate these where possible. This could be done by ensuring a minimum tree canopy cover level on new estates, and by ensuring that existing trees on estates are retained.

Comment

Representation ID: 2965

Received: 21/08/2025

Respondent: Beryl Prior

I&O_3139
There is a lack of provision of school places for children with special educational needs borough wide.  Increasing housing will put an even greater demand on schools with limited budgets.

Comment

Representation ID: 3108

Received: 18/08/2025

Respondent: National Highways

I&O_3282
Suggested Policy Approach The consolidation of the presented existing policies into a comprehensive one is appreciated for clarity and ease of understanding and is supported by National Highways with regard to harm reduction policies. Policy HW1: Health and Wellbeing By requiring health impact assessments and protecting residential amenity, Policy HW1 helps ensure that new development does not contribute to environmental or health-related pressures near key transport corridors. This supports the SRN by promoting well-planned, healthier communities that reduce the risk of cumulative impacts from noise, air pollution, and land instability adjacent to strategic routes.

Comment

Representation ID: 3273

Received: 22/08/2025

Respondent: Antony Fairbanks

I&O_3447
You need to add consideration of local healthcare provision. What services will be available - how many GP's cover how many people, upper limits defined etc

Comment

Representation ID: 3326

Received: 22/08/2025

Respondent: claire hepworth

I&O_3500
health and wellbeing is totally disregarded with such housing growth plans for Hooton and willaston, and other surrounding areas of willaston. Willaston has already got significant issues with parking, congestion and HMOs as the council and MP are aware of.

Comment

Representation ID: 3496

Received: 22/08/2025

Respondent: VELUX Company Ltd.

I&O_3670
Yes, we support the suggested policy approach towards health and wellbeing, but believe it could be strengthened by placing greater emphasis on design quality and the creation of healthy living environments. In particular, design solutions that make more efficient use of existing building volumes can contribute positively to the healthy homes agenda by enabling: improved daylighting and outward views, particularly in upper-floor spaces, which enhance mental wellbeing and reduce reliance on artificial lighting; better thermal performance, through compact building forms with smaller external envelopes, helping to reduce energy use and maintain comfortable indoor temperatures; and natural ventilation strategies, such as stack-effect ventilation from low to high openings, which improve indoor air quality and resilience to overheating. In addition, design approaches that make efficient use of building form can: deliver higher densities while remaining in keeping with the scale and character of existing urban and suburban areas; reduce exposure to street-level noise and airborne pollutants; and enhance security by providing greater privacy and limiting direct access from the street. By integrating these considerations into policy, new development can deliver homes that actively support health, comfort, and wellbeing alongside sustainability goals.

Comment

Representation ID: 3699

Received: 23/08/2025

Respondent: Nigel Miller

HW1
I&O_3881
I agree with the policy approach

Comment

Representation ID: 3755

Received: 23/08/2025

Respondent: Deryn O'Connor

I&O_3937
Yes

Comment

Representation ID: 4012

Received: 24/08/2025

Respondent: Janet Hooke

I&O_4216
Largey. Access to nature has been shown to be extremely important for health and well being. 

Comment

Representation ID: 4121

Received: 25/08/2025

Respondent: Terence Nolan

Question HW1
I&O_4350
Health and wellbeing are related matters of extreme importance. Recreation and leisure are vital factors in the maintenance and improvement of health. All the more reason therefore to ensure that recreational areas and the green spaces and green belt land surrounding them are kept free from development.

Comment

Representation ID: 4243

Received: 25/08/2025

Respondent: Kelsall Parish Council

I&O_4472
Yes Health impact assessment needs to consider the design of open green space on larger developments, and plan for their management, to maximise health of all residents (not only the new houses), by making the green space usable by the community. Being outside, physical exercise, increasing contacts with other residents, volunteering, and contributing to safer and more enjoyable public spaces, and community pride, can all benefit from this. It should also consider whether hte location of the new green space will be a benefit for other residents - ie visible, accessible etc. 

Comment

Representation ID: 4330

Received: 26/08/2025

Respondent: Parkgate Society

I&O_4559
we agree

Comment

Representation ID: 4395

Received: 26/08/2025

Respondent: Peter Enevoldson

I&O_4624
I agree