Local Plan Issues and Options (Regulation 18)

Comment

Representation ID: 14528

Received: 29/08/2025

Respondent: Chester Nomads Football Club

I&O_15074
The proposed evidence base is suitable. The Landowner would note that any Green Belt Study would be expected to include a parcel-by-parcel assessment, with particular focus on Green Belt purposes, Sustainability and Capacity.

Comment

Representation ID: 14529

Received: 29/08/2025

Respondent: Chester Nomads Football Club

I&O_15075
Direct new development and allocating land toward previously developed sites in settlements first. Where not sufficient, develop on the edge of existing settlements in locations with the best access to public transport and existing services and infrastructure. This may require release of Green Belt land. In order to meet the housing requirements given the limited capacity for Green Belt, it is essential that the Council consider both options in order to direct development to the most sustainable locations and ensure the boroughs housing needs are fully met.

Comment

Representation ID: 14530

Received: 29/08/2025

Respondent: Chester Nomads Football Club

I&O_15076
The Landowner agrees with the proposed settlement hierarchy, in particular with the designation of Chester as a sub-regional city. It is essential that the Council allocate sufficient housing land to account for the significant growth and ambitions identified for Chester.

Comment

Representation ID: 14531

Received: 29/08/2025

Respondent: Chester Nomads Football Club

I&O_15077
The Landowner is supportive of Options B and C, and believe a combined approach is most suitable to be developed for the emerging Local Plan. By pursuing this option, the spatial strategy could prioritise brownfield sites where available. As well as direct growth to those settlements where it is most appropriate. Both options will need to identify additional land, in particular in and around Chester, to meet the minimum housing requirement. The Council should consider the allocation of a range of sites, including enabling smaller sites to come forward, reducing the reliance on large urban extensions. A combined approach would enable sites to come forward that are deliverable, sustainable, balanced and defensible.

Comment

Representation ID: 14532

Received: 29/08/2025

Respondent: Chester Nomads Football Club

I&O_15078
The Landowner is supportive of Options B and C, and believe a combined approach is most suitable to be developed for the emerging Local Plan. By pursuing this option, the spatial strategy could prioritise brownfield sites where available. As well as direct growth to those settlements where it is most appropriate. Both options will need to identify additional land, in particular in and around Chester, to meet the minimum housing requirement. The Council should consider the allocation of a range of sites, including enabling smaller sites to come forward, reducing the reliance on large urban extensions. A combined approach would enable sites to come forward that are deliverable, sustainable, balanced and defensible.

Comment

Representation ID: 14533

Received: 29/08/2025

Respondent: Chester Nomads Football Club

I&O_15079
Sites should be considered on their suitability, deliverability and availability. Furthermore, a site’s current designation within the Green Belt should not be an automatic bar, with sites to be assessed against their contribution to the Green Belt.