Local Plan Issues and Options (Regulation 18)

Comment

Representation ID: 11743

Received: 28/08/2025

Respondent: CPRE Cheshire Branch

I&O_12241
We broadly support the policy. CPRE recognises the potential benefits of low carbon energy development but is concerned about the potential impact of ground mounted solar schemes and wind power projects on the landscape and stock of high-quality agricultural land in the Borough. It is vital that the policy clauses related to these matters are robust and link effectively with other policies e.g. on landscape protection, Areas of Special County Value, and protection of Best and Most Versatile Agricultural land.

Comment

Representation ID: 11744

Received: 28/08/2025

Respondent: CPRE Cheshire Branch

I&O_12242
The impact on farm viability must be assessed and given significant weight in the consideration of planning applications.

Comment

Representation ID: 11746

Received: 28/08/2025

Respondent: CPRE Cheshire Branch

I&O_12244
We broadly support the policy. See our concerns about wind development under our response to Q EN1. It is vital that wind energy developments of anything greater than the smallest scale should be directed away from sensitive landscapes, particularly given the visual prominence of some of these landscapes (e.g. along the Sandstone Ridge) and the high levels of intervisibility with surrounding areas.

Comment

Representation ID: 11747

Received: 28/08/2025

Respondent: CPRE Cheshire Branch

I&O_12245
We broadly support the policy, subject to our concerns about ground mounted solar farm development under our response to Q EN1. It is vital that “solar farm” developments of anything greater than the smallest scale should be directed away from sensitive landscapes, particularly given the visual prominence of some of these landscapes (e.g. along the Sandstone Ridge) and the high levels of intervisibility with surrounding areas. CPRE nationally has been promoting a “rooftop revolution” in which solar panels are located as a first preference on rooftops rather than taking up valuable farmland (see further details at https://www.cpre.org.uk/rooftop-solar/). The CWaC Local Plan should develop its policies in line with this campaign.

Comment

Representation ID: 11748

Received: 28/08/2025

Respondent: CPRE Cheshire Branch

I&O_12246
Yes, we support this policy.

Comment

Representation ID: 11749

Received: 28/08/2025

Respondent: CPRE Cheshire Branch

I&O_12247
Yes, we support this policy.

Comment

Representation ID: 11750

Received: 28/08/2025

Respondent: CPRE Cheshire Branch

I&O_12248
Yes. We support the waste hierarchy which encourages as a first priority the minimisation of waste, followed by re-use and recycling over and above disposal.

Comment

Representation ID: 11751

Received: 28/08/2025

Respondent: CPRE Cheshire Branch

I&O_12249
No comment.

Comment

Representation ID: 11753

Received: 28/08/2025

Respondent: CPRE Cheshire Branch

I&O_12251
We welcome the decision not to allocate a site for landfill. Landfill represents one of the least sustainable ways to manage waste and can effectively sterilise the potential of sites for any future more environmentally sustainable use.

Comment

Representation ID: 11754

Received: 28/08/2025

Respondent: CPRE Cheshire Branch

I&O_12252
No comment.