Local Plan Issues and Options (Regulation 18)

Comment

Representation ID: 11543

Received: 28/08/2025

Respondent: CPRE Cheshire Branch

I&O_12041
Green Belt, Frodsham Marshes to the north, the Sandstone Ridge to the west and Grade Two agricultural land to the east. Any areas which are marked as grade 2 or 3 farmland on the Natural England map (and which therefore may be BMV – see our response to SS20) should be subject to detailed site survey (i.e. not just desk-based) carried out in accordance with Natural England guidance to inform any decisions about future development.

Comment

Representation ID: 11544

Received: 28/08/2025

Respondent: CPRE Cheshire Branch

I&O_12042
The Helsby Neighbourhood Plan identified areas within the settlement boundary and also endorsed very limited development of affordable housing only in the Green Belt (https://www.helsbyparishcouncil.gov.uk/the-council/helsby-neighbourhood-plan/).

Comment

Representation ID: 11545

Received: 28/08/2025

Respondent: CPRE Cheshire Branch

I&O_12043
There should be no development on Green Belt or on high grade agricultural land.

Comment

Representation ID: 11546

Received: 28/08/2025

Respondent: CPRE Cheshire Branch

I&O_12044
Green Belt, Helsby Marsh to the north and north west, Grade Two agricultural land to the north east, Helsby Hill and Harmers Wood to the south east and the Sandstone Trail to the east. Any areas which are marked as grade 2 or 3 farmland on the Natural England map (and which therefore may be BMV – see our response to SS20) should be subject to detailed site survey (i.e. not just desk-based) carried out in accordance with Natural England guidance to inform any decisions about future development.

Comment

Representation ID: 11547

Received: 28/08/2025

Respondent: CPRE Cheshire Branch

I&O_12045
Due cognisance should be given to the Kelsall and Willington Neighbourhood Plan which, amongst other things, defines an important gap between Kelsall and the hamlet of Willington. At the time the Neighbourhood Plan was written, the expectation was that there would be a need to plan for around 200 houses. The policies are aimed at coping with this level of allocation (https://www.kelsall-pc.org.uk/planning/neighbourhood-plan.html).

Comment

Representation ID: 11548

Received: 28/08/2025

Respondent: CPRE Cheshire Branch

I&O_12046
There should be no development on Green Belt or best quality agricultural land or in woodland.

Comment

Representation ID: 11549

Received: 28/08/2025

Respondent: CPRE Cheshire Branch

I&O_12047
Green Belt, Delamere Forest, the Sandstone Trail and Eddisbury Hill to the east and Grade Two agricultural land to the west and south. Any areas which are marked as grade 2 or 3 farmland on the Natural England map (and which therefore may be BMV – see our response to SS20) should be subject to detailed site survey (i.e. not just desk-based) carried out in accordance with Natural England guidance to inform any decisions about future development.

Comment

Representation ID: 11550

Received: 28/08/2025

Respondent: CPRE Cheshire Branch

I&O_12048
Malpas has an existing Neighbourhood Plan (covering Malpas and Overton) and is well advanced in producing a revision to it, having produced a consultation statement in June this year. Both must be taken fully into consideration (https://www.malpasparishcouncil.org.uk/neighbourhood-plan.html).

Comment

Representation ID: 11551

Received: 28/08/2025

Respondent: CPRE Cheshire Branch

I&O_12049
There should be no building on best grade agricultural land.

Comment

Representation ID: 11552

Received: 28/08/2025

Respondent: CPRE Cheshire Branch

I&O_12050
The Sandstone Ridge and Roman road on which Malpas sits and the Sandstone Trail to the east and the Bishop Bennet Way that runs west-east across the south of the settlement. Also, the significant areas of Grade Two agricultural land to the west, north west, north and north east and Cholmondeley Castle and its historic parkland and gardens to the north east. Any areas which are marked as grade 2 or 3 farmland on the Natural England map (and which therefore may be BMV – see our response to SS20) should be subject to detailed site survey (i.e. not just desk-based) carried out in accordance with Natural England guidance to inform any decisions about future development.