Local Plan Issues and Options (Regulation 18)

Comment

Representation ID: 6861

Received: 29/08/2025

Respondent: Cheshire West and Chester Council (Councillors)

I&O_7297
Support the suggested approach, but recommend the following amendments: - Strengthen safeguards against the loss of valued facilities, requiring robust evidence of lack of need. - Require replacement facilities to be operational before loss is permitted. - Support multifunctional community hubs that combine cultural, health, education, and recreation uses to maximise accessibility. - Embed community use agreements for schools and other facilities as a mandatory requirement, not optional guidance.

Comment

Representation ID: 6862

Received: 29/08/2025

Respondent: Cheshire West and Chester Council (Councillors)

I&O_7299
Support the suggested approach Also: - Require flood resilient construction standards for all new development in risk areas. - Policies should include cumulative impact assessments, recognising that even small schemes can increase flood risk.

Comment

Representation ID: 6865

Received: 29/08/2025

Respondent: Cheshire West and Chester Council (Councillors)

I&O_7302
Yes – SuDSs should prioritise nature-based solutions to deliver multiple benefits: - Biodiversity enhancement and habitat creation. - Amenity and recreation through naturalised open spaces. - Urban cooling and climate resilience. Underground tank systems should be the last resort – preference must be for open, multifunctional infrastructure.

Comment

Representation ID: 6867

Received: 29/08/2025

Respondent: Cheshire West and Chester Council (Councillors)

I&O_7304
Yes

Comment

Representation ID: 6868

Received: 29/08/2025

Respondent: Cheshire West and Chester Council (Councillors)

I&O_7305
The Local Plan should: - Require all major development to demonstrate no unacceptable deterioration in water quality. - Safeguard drinking water supplies and ensure wastewater treatment capacity is assessed at plan and site stage. - Support investment in infrastructure upgrades linked to phasing of development. - Embed natural flood management and green/blue infrastructure to improve water quality. - Ensure cumulative impacts from multiple developments are assessed strategically, not just individually.

Comment

Representation ID: 6871

Received: 29/08/2025

Respondent: Cheshire West and Chester Council (Councillors)

I&O_7308
Yes – support the suggested policy approach. Key settlement gaps and Local Green Space are essential for protecting landscape character and settlement identity.

Comment

Representation ID: 6874

Received: 29/08/2025

Respondent: Cheshire West and Chester Council (Councillors)

I&O_7313
They could be reviewed but not necesaarily expanded - see previous comments. New gaps should be identified in areas at risk of coalescence

Comment

Representation ID: 6875

Received: 29/08/2025

Respondent: Cheshire West and Chester Council (Councillors)

I&O_7315
The Local Plan should treat the Sandstone Ridge as if designated now, applying the same protections for natural beauty and landscape value.

Comment

Representation ID: 6877

Received: 29/08/2025

Respondent: Cheshire West and Chester Council (Councillors)

I&O_7318
Yes - I support the approach to retain and update ASCVs. The policy must require any development in or near ASCVs to demonstrate no harm to landscape quality, biodiversity, or recreational value, and to deliver measurable enhancements.

Comment

Representation ID: 6878

Received: 29/08/2025

Respondent: Cheshire West and Chester Council (Councillors)

I&O_7319
Yes