Local Plan Issues and Options (Regulation 18)

Comment

Representation ID: 10696

Received: 28/08/2025

Respondent: Burton Residents Association

I&O_11194
I write on behalf of the Burton Residents’ Association to make the following comments regarding the Local Planning Policy:   Regarding strategy for the selection of options to build new homes over the next 15 years, we would be strongly in favour of retention of the green belt (Option A). We have already seen the consequences of development on Green Belt land in the village of Burton and the disruption to the community and the destruction of the environment caused during and following the construction. It seems ironic that at the same time as natural habitats are being destroyed we are being encouraged to plant wild flowers. The planned expansion of housing around Neston, Little Neston and especially Ness will further increase the traffic levels using Neston Road and on through The Village in Burton to gain access to the A540 Chester High Road. The current road infrastructure is struggling to cope with the number of vehicles, especially going through The Village, where traffic has to navigate past parked cars.   We have noted significant increase in noise pollution since recent developments already and heavy traffic levels threatening the survival of the environment and structure of this village which contains many fragile, old buildings built directly on to the sandstone. Its designation as a conservation area within the green belt should be respected.

Option A - Retain the Green Belt