Controversial Audlem homes plan by Muller refused by council
By Belinda Ryan, local democracy reporter
Controversial plans for 116 homes in the open countryside at Audlem have been unanimously refused by Cheshire East’s strategic planning board.
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Massive 660-home development in Wistaston set to be approved
By Belinda Ryan, local democracy reporter
Plans for up 660 homes and a 60-bed care home on fields in the strategic green gap at Wistaston have been recommended for approval.
About 120 residents have objected to Harworth Group’s proposals for a residential development and neighbourhood centre on a 44-hectare site to the east of Middlewich Road.
LETTER: Brownfield first to protect our green belt
Dear Editor,
I am writing to express growing concern over the increasing threat to Cheshire’s green belt and open countryside as housing developers continue to target greenfield land ahead of suitable brownfield sites.
Food security threat as developers swallow up agricultural land
By Belinda Ryan, local democracy reporter
Food security will be under threat if planners and government continue to allow developers to eat up agricultural land for housing, some Cheshire East councillors and residents have warned.
It’s a view expressed at many meetings as housing applications flood in across the borough for development on agricultural land.
Wybunbury housing developers submit plans for more homes
By Belinda Ryan, local democracy reporter
The applicants behind a controversial proposal for up to six homes in the open countryside at Wybunbury have submitted another application for more on the same field.
Martin and Simon Poole appealed to the planning inspectorate last August after Cheshire East’s southern planning committee deferred their original application on July 30 because councillors wanted to visit the site off Bridge Street before making a decision.
Nantwich councillors air concerns over housing plans in Stapeley
Ward councillors in Nantwich have spoken out over fears of multiple housing development bids for the Stapeley area.
Cllrs Geoff Smith and John Priest were at Cheshire East Council’s Strategic Planning Board today (March 25th) regarding a planning application for 75 homes off Broad Lane.
Campaigners urge residents to fight latest housing plans in Stapeley
Campaigners fear areas of Nantwich are reaching breaking point with the number of new housing projects being planned.
They say roads, schools and infrastructure in the town can no longer cope with more “unsustainable” housing plans being submitted.
Councillor calls for pressure on Government over brownfield sites
By Belinda Ryan, local democracy reporter
A councillor says Cheshire East should call on the government to allow suitable brownfield sites to be compulsorily purchased for development to protect the open countryside.
Cllr Robert Douglas said the government’s decision to increase the annual housing requirement which meant Cheshire East no longer have a five-year land supply, has serious implications as the balance in planning decisions has been tilted in favour of developers.
Plans for 120 homes in Shavington green gap set for approval
By Belinda Ryan, local democracy reporter
Plans for up to 120 homes in the green gap at Shavington have been recommended for approval because Cheshire East doesn’t have a five-year housing land supply.
The application site, in open countryside west of Crewe Road and south of Gresty Lane, comprises 5.8 hectares of agricultural land.
Plans unveiled for 500 new homes and school on land near Shavington
A housing developer has unveiled plans to build 500 new homes on land off Gresty Lane, near the Crewe Alexandra Community Soccer Centre in Shavington.
IM Land says it is seeking views on a vision to create new homes and a new primary school on the site.
Councillors “minded to approve” controversial Wybunbury housing bid
By Belinda Ryan, local democracy reporter
Cheshire East voted it is “minded to approve” a controversial housing proposal for Wybunbury – but the applicants had already lodged an appeal and could now have to wait months for a planning inspector’s decision.
Martin and Simon Poole applied for permission in principle (PIP) to build up to six homes on a field off Bridge Street at Wybunbury.
Developer’s appeal over controversial Wybunbury homes plan
By Belinda Ryan, local democracy reporter
An appeal has been lodged against Cheshire East Council’s failure to determine a planning application which was deferred for a site visit and was recommended to be approved in two days’ time.
Martin and Simon Poole have applied for permission in principle (PIP) to build up to six homes on a field off Bridge Street at Wybunbury.
Muller Property submits plan for 127 homes on Audlem farm land
By Belinda Ryan, local democracy reporter
Plans have been submitted for 127 homes, including 39 affordable, in Audlem.
Muller Property Group has applied for outline permission for the homes, together with access, on 9.3 hectares of undeveloped farming and grazing land on the south-western edge of the village.
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