Local Plan Issues and Options (Regulation 18)

Comment

Representation ID: 16387

Received: 28/08/2025

Respondent: HFS Delamere Limited

Agent: Wharfe Rural Planning Ltd

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On behalf of our client’s we are in support of the Council’s Option C, which focuses future housing and employment development along transport corridors, whether in the Green Belt or not. This approach has the clear benefit of reducing the pressure for large-scale expansion in the larger towns of the borough while promoting sustainable growth in locations with excellent public transport access.

Option C - Sustainable transport corridors

Comment

Representation ID: 16388

Received: 28/08/2025

Respondent: HFS Delamere Limited

Agent: Wharfe Rural Planning Ltd

I&O_16969
For Delamere, the consultation highlights the location of Delamere Station along with an 800 metre buffer, much of which incorpates Delamere Forest as shown in the image below. A swathe of land emanating south from the station, to the east of Station Road, reference DEL01, has been suggested as a location for future housing. This land sits between the Station and the A556 Chester Road to the south. Whilst our client’s land is not within the scope of land suggested for future housing, it does immediately abut it as shown in the image below: [see attached] We consider our client’s land to be equally suitable for inclusion in this strategy, as it: Lies immediately adjacent to the station. Northern Rail trains run regularly between Chester, Altrincham and Manchester providing direct access to sustainable transport; Is a few minutes walk from the A556 bus stops which provides hourly services to Chester and Northwich and large key settlements in between; Sits on the route of a dedicated school bus serving Tarporley High School; Forms a logical and cohesive extension of the area the Council has already identified as DEL01; Forms a logical and cohesive extension of the existing built up settlement of Delamere; Presents no additional environmental, landscape, or technical constraints than those that would be present with DEL01; Supports the delivery of housing in line with national policy and the Council’s spatial strategy; Is available and deliverable.