Another Chelford housing estate

It would appear that the Chelford is in for more expansion.

Plans to build a 104-home estate in the village have been lodged with Cheshire East planners.

Barratt & David Wilson Homes have applied to create the new housing estate on 4.96 hectares of agricultural land which lies east of Chelford Railway Station.

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Much of the land is safeguarded for future development in Cheshire East’s site allocations development plan document (SADPD), although a narrow strip is designated as green belt. Access to the new site would be off Knutsford Road.

The planning statement, drawn up by Asteer Planning, states: “Given the site’s status as safeguarded for development beyond the plan period, with the period being 2010 to 2030, the development proposal is contrary to the development plan.

“However, given the council is not able to demonstrate a five-year supply of deliverable housing sites, and in light of the significant benefits the development will provide, the proposal represents sustainable development in line with the NPPF (national planning policy framework), and under the tilted balance planning permission should be granted.”

The proposal is for 104 homes with associated roads, footpaths, public and private open space and related infrastructure.

The homes will be a mix of designs, one to four bedrooms, predominantly two-storeys, with two 2.5-storey houses at key locations.

The planning document states: “The proposed development is in a highly sustainable location, offering good connectivity and access to local services.

“It will also deliver significant community benefits, including 30% affordable housing, connectivity between the existing settlement and facilities around the village hall, public open space, and a locally equipped area of play (LEAP).

“The scheme will additionally support sustainable development principles through the delivery of significant economic, social, and environmental benefits.”

A number of objections have already been submitted by Chelford residents – raising concerns over flooding and inadequate drainage. They state Chelford regularly floods, particularly along the road adjacent to the proposed site and outside Chelford Village Hall.

Other objections relate to increased traffic, road safety, overlooking and loss of privacy.

The application, number 25/1584/FUL, can be viewed HERE.

The last date for submitting comments is July 3.

The application is due to be determined by the strategic planning board at a date to be decided.