Local Plan Issues and Options (Regulation 18)

Comment

Representation ID: 11756

Received: 28/08/2025

Respondent: CPRE Cheshire Branch

I&O_12254
The expansion of existing sites or provision of new sites can have significant effects on the Cheshire countryside. They should only be contemplated where there is a clear regional need, all impacts have been properly mitigated and there is a clear restoration and aftercare plan in place.

Comment

Representation ID: 11757

Received: 28/08/2025

Respondent: CPRE Cheshire Branch

I&O_12255
N/A

Comment

Representation ID: 11759

Received: 28/08/2025

Respondent: CPRE Cheshire Branch

I&O_12257
See our comment in relation to Q MS1

Comment

Representation ID: 11760

Received: 28/08/2025

Respondent: CPRE Cheshire Branch

I&O_12258
It is important that minerals safeguarding should not unnecessarily prevent more beneficial development from taking place e.g. potentially housing development on sustainable brownfield sites.

Comment

Representation ID: 11761

Received: 28/08/2025

Respondent: CPRE Cheshire Branch

I&O_12259
We broadly support the criteria which are set out. However, it is critical that the eventual policy is robustly worded to prevent such proposals harming the Cheshire countryside. We also note the policy does not currently address the wider impacts of the use of the oil and gas which is extracted on net zero ambitions. It has been established in recent case law that proposals which require a formal Environmental Impact Assessment must address these wider impacts (see https://friendsoftheearth.uk/climate/supreme-court-judgment-horse-hill-oil).

Comment

Representation ID: 11762

Received: 28/08/2025

Respondent: CPRE Cheshire Branch

I&O_12260
In broad terms, yes. Restoration and aftercare should be a requirement of any proposals for minerals extraction or infrastructure.

Comment

Representation ID: 11764

Received: 28/08/2025

Respondent: CPRE Cheshire Branch

I&O_12262
No comment.

Comment

Representation ID: 11766

Received: 28/08/2025

Respondent: CPRE Cheshire Branch

I&O_12264
No comment.

Comment

Representation ID: 11767

Received: 28/08/2025

Respondent: CPRE Cheshire Branch

I&O_12265
Yes.

Comment

Representation ID: 11768

Received: 28/08/2025

Respondent: CPRE Cheshire Branch

I&O_12266
This should be a matter for consultation with local stakeholders e.g. the Parish Council.