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Local plan scoping consultation
Respondent: Bollington Town Council
Representation Summary:
Housing and Green Belt
Bollington Town Council recognises the significant increase in housing requirements placed upon Cheshire East and acknowledges the challenge of maintaining an adequate housing supply.
However, the Council strongly believes that increased housing requirements should not result in an over-reliance on large-scale development within the Green Belt or open countryside simply because such sites may appear easier to deliver.
The Council considers that there should be a clear brownfield-first approach, with previously developed land, vacant buildings and regeneration opportunities comprehensively identified and prioritised before the release of Green Belt land is considered.
Any assessment of housing sites must also consider the cumulative impact of development upon existing settlements. From our conservations with David Malcom you will already be aware that in Bollington this is particularly important given current and potential development pressures around the Albert Road corridor and the resulting pressures upon highways, schools, healthcare, drainage, public transport and other community infrastructure
Full text:
Bollington Town Council welcomes the opportunity to respond to the Cheshire East Local Plan Scoping Consultation.
The Town Council believes that the new Local Plan must deliver sustainable, infrastructure-led development, protecting the character and environment of existing communities while ensuring that any growth is supported by appropriate infrastructure and services.
Housing and Green Belt
Bollington Town Council recognises the significant increase in housing requirements placed upon Cheshire East and acknowledges the challenge of maintaining an adequate housing supply.
However, the Council strongly believes that increased housing requirements should not result in an over-reliance on large-scale development within the Green Belt or open countryside simply because such sites may appear easier to deliver.
The Council considers that there should be a clear brownfield-first approach, with previously developed land, vacant buildings and regeneration opportunities comprehensively identified and prioritised before the release of Green Belt land is considered.
Any assessment of housing sites must also consider the cumulative impact of development upon existing settlements. From our conservations with David Malcom you will already be aware that in Bollington this is particularly important given current and potential development pressures around the Albert Road corridor and the resulting pressures upon highways, schools, healthcare, drainage, public transport and other community infrastructure.
Section 106, CIL and Developer Contributions
Bollington Town Council considers the preparation of the new Local Plan to be an important opportunity to review how developer contributions are secured, monitored, allocated and spent.
Recent consideration of Section 106 arrangements by Cheshire East Council's Audit & Governance Committee demonstrates the importance of ensuring that the system is transparent, effective and subject to appropriate oversight.
The Town Council would therefore like the new Local Plan and associated infrastructure arrangements to provide for:
• a robust and transparent system for recording, monitoring and spending Section 106 contributions;
• appropriate safeguards to ensure contributions are clearly identified and used for the purposes and communities for which they were secured;
• improved reporting so that Town and Parish Councils can clearly identify contributions arising from developments within their communities;
• early consultation with Town and Parish Councils regarding local infrastructure priorities and the appropriate use of developer contributions;
• clear timescales and trigger points for the collection and expenditure of contributions;
• stronger Member oversight and accountability for the management and delivery of developer-funded infrastructure; and
• regular public reporting so communities can see what contributions have been received, allocated and spent.
The Town Council would also encourage Cheshire East Council to review the relationship between Section 106 contributions and the Community Infrastructure Levy (CIL) as part of preparing the new Local Plan, including whether greater use of CIL could provide a more transparent and locally
responsive mechanism for funding infrastructure.
Infrastructure and Local Communities
Housing numbers must not be considered independently from infrastructure capacity. Development should only proceed where there is a clear understanding of its impact upon roads, schools, healthcare, public transport, drainage, utilities, open spaces and community facilities, together with an identified and deliverable mechanism for providing the necessary improvements.
The Council also considers that greater weight should be given to Neighbourhood Plans and the views of Town and Parish Councils, ensuring that communities have a meaningful role in shaping development and identifying local infrastructure priorities.
Environment, Biodiversity and Heritage
The new Local Plan should continue to provide strong protection for the Green Belt, open countryside, biodiversity, wildlife corridors, trees, waterways and important landscapes.
Development should achieve measurable environmental improvements and incorporate high standards of sustainable drainage, energy efficiency, climate resilience and biodiversity.
Bollington's distinctive landscape, Conservation Areas, industrial heritage and historic character should also be recognised and protected when considering future development.
Conclusion
Bollington Town Council recognises the need for Cheshire East to accommodate future housing and economic growth. However, this growth must be planned rather than simply accommodated.
The new Local Plan should prioritise brownfield and regeneration opportunities, protect the Green Belt wherever possible, ensure infrastructure is delivered alongside development and introduce greater transparency and local accountability around developer contributions.
Above all, the Local Plan should ensure that development provides tangible benefits to the communities affected by it and that Town and Parish Councils are meaningfully involved in decisions concerning growth and the infrastructure required to support it.
Ruth
Ruth Burgess
Town Clerk
Local plan scoping consultation
Transport and infrastructure
Respondent: Bollington Town Council
Representation Summary:
Section 106, CIL and Developer Contributions
Bollington Town Council considers the preparation of the new Local Plan to be an important opportunity to review how developer contributions are secured, monitored, allocated and spent.
Recent consideration of Section 106 arrangements by Cheshire East Council's Audit & Governance Committee demonstrates the importance of ensuring that the system is transparent, effective and subject to appropriate oversight.
The Town Council would therefore like the new Local Plan and associated infrastructure arrangements to provide for:
• a robust and transparent system for recording, monitoring and spending Section 106 contributions;
• appropriate safeguards to ensure contributions are clearly identified and used for the purposes and communities for which they were secured;
• improved reporting so that Town and Parish Councils can clearly identify contributions arising from developments within their communities;
• early consultation with Town and Parish Councils regarding local infrastructure priorities and the appropriate use of developer contributions;
• clear timescales and trigger points for the collection and expenditure of contributions;
• stronger Member oversight and accountability for the management and delivery of developer-funded infrastructure; and
• regular public reporting so communities can see what contributions have been received, allocated and spent.
The Town Council would also encourage Cheshire East Council to review the relationship between Section 106 contributions and the Community Infrastructure Levy (CIL) as part of preparing the new Local Plan, including whether greater use of CIL could provide a more transparent and locally
responsive mechanism for funding infrastructure.
Full text:
Bollington Town Council welcomes the opportunity to respond to the Cheshire East Local Plan Scoping Consultation.
The Town Council believes that the new Local Plan must deliver sustainable, infrastructure-led development, protecting the character and environment of existing communities while ensuring that any growth is supported by appropriate infrastructure and services.
Housing and Green Belt
Bollington Town Council recognises the significant increase in housing requirements placed upon Cheshire East and acknowledges the challenge of maintaining an adequate housing supply.
However, the Council strongly believes that increased housing requirements should not result in an over-reliance on large-scale development within the Green Belt or open countryside simply because such sites may appear easier to deliver.
The Council considers that there should be a clear brownfield-first approach, with previously developed land, vacant buildings and regeneration opportunities comprehensively identified and prioritised before the release of Green Belt land is considered.
Any assessment of housing sites must also consider the cumulative impact of development upon existing settlements. From our conservations with David Malcom you will already be aware that in Bollington this is particularly important given current and potential development pressures around the Albert Road corridor and the resulting pressures upon highways, schools, healthcare, drainage, public transport and other community infrastructure.
Section 106, CIL and Developer Contributions
Bollington Town Council considers the preparation of the new Local Plan to be an important opportunity to review how developer contributions are secured, monitored, allocated and spent.
Recent consideration of Section 106 arrangements by Cheshire East Council's Audit & Governance Committee demonstrates the importance of ensuring that the system is transparent, effective and subject to appropriate oversight.
The Town Council would therefore like the new Local Plan and associated infrastructure arrangements to provide for:
• a robust and transparent system for recording, monitoring and spending Section 106 contributions;
• appropriate safeguards to ensure contributions are clearly identified and used for the purposes and communities for which they were secured;
• improved reporting so that Town and Parish Councils can clearly identify contributions arising from developments within their communities;
• early consultation with Town and Parish Councils regarding local infrastructure priorities and the appropriate use of developer contributions;
• clear timescales and trigger points for the collection and expenditure of contributions;
• stronger Member oversight and accountability for the management and delivery of developer-funded infrastructure; and
• regular public reporting so communities can see what contributions have been received, allocated and spent.
The Town Council would also encourage Cheshire East Council to review the relationship between Section 106 contributions and the Community Infrastructure Levy (CIL) as part of preparing the new Local Plan, including whether greater use of CIL could provide a more transparent and locally
responsive mechanism for funding infrastructure.
Infrastructure and Local Communities
Housing numbers must not be considered independently from infrastructure capacity. Development should only proceed where there is a clear understanding of its impact upon roads, schools, healthcare, public transport, drainage, utilities, open spaces and community facilities, together with an identified and deliverable mechanism for providing the necessary improvements.
The Council also considers that greater weight should be given to Neighbourhood Plans and the views of Town and Parish Councils, ensuring that communities have a meaningful role in shaping development and identifying local infrastructure priorities.
Environment, Biodiversity and Heritage
The new Local Plan should continue to provide strong protection for the Green Belt, open countryside, biodiversity, wildlife corridors, trees, waterways and important landscapes.
Development should achieve measurable environmental improvements and incorporate high standards of sustainable drainage, energy efficiency, climate resilience and biodiversity.
Bollington's distinctive landscape, Conservation Areas, industrial heritage and historic character should also be recognised and protected when considering future development.
Conclusion
Bollington Town Council recognises the need for Cheshire East to accommodate future housing and economic growth. However, this growth must be planned rather than simply accommodated.
The new Local Plan should prioritise brownfield and regeneration opportunities, protect the Green Belt wherever possible, ensure infrastructure is delivered alongside development and introduce greater transparency and local accountability around developer contributions.
Above all, the Local Plan should ensure that development provides tangible benefits to the communities affected by it and that Town and Parish Councils are meaningfully involved in decisions concerning growth and the infrastructure required to support it.
Ruth
Ruth Burgess
Town Clerk
Local plan scoping consultation
Transport and infrastructure
Respondent: Bollington Town Council
Representation Summary:
Section 106, CIL and Developer Contributions
Bollington Town Council considers the preparation of the new Local Plan to be an important opportunity to review how developer contributions are secured, monitored, allocated and spent.
Recent consideration of Section 106 arrangements by Cheshire East Council's Audit & Governance Committee demonstrates the importance of ensuring that the system is transparent, effective and subject to appropriate oversight.
The Town Council would therefore like the new Local Plan and associated infrastructure arrangements to provide for:
• a robust and transparent system for recording, monitoring and spending Section 106 contributions;
• appropriate safeguards to ensure contributions are clearly identified and used for the purposes and communities for which they were secured;
• improved reporting so that Town and Parish Councils can clearly identify contributions arising from developments within their communities;
• early consultation with Town and Parish Councils regarding local infrastructure priorities and the appropriate use of developer contributions;
• clear timescales and trigger points for the collection and expenditure of contributions;
• stronger Member oversight and accountability for the management and delivery of developer-funded infrastructure; and
• regular public reporting so communities can see what contributions have been received, allocated and spent.
The Town Council would also encourage Cheshire East Council to review the relationship between Section 106 contributions and the Community Infrastructure Levy (CIL) as part of preparing the new Local Plan, including whether greater use of CIL could provide a more transparent and locally
responsive mechanism for funding infrastructure.
Full text:
Bollington Town Council welcomes the opportunity to respond to the Cheshire East Local Plan Scoping Consultation.
The Town Council believes that the new Local Plan must deliver sustainable, infrastructure-led development, protecting the character and environment of existing communities while ensuring that any growth is supported by appropriate infrastructure and services.
Housing and Green Belt
Bollington Town Council recognises the significant increase in housing requirements placed upon Cheshire East and acknowledges the challenge of maintaining an adequate housing supply.
However, the Council strongly believes that increased housing requirements should not result in an over-reliance on large-scale development within the Green Belt or open countryside simply because such sites may appear easier to deliver.
The Council considers that there should be a clear brownfield-first approach, with previously developed land, vacant buildings and regeneration opportunities comprehensively identified and prioritised before the release of Green Belt land is considered.
Any assessment of housing sites must also consider the cumulative impact of development upon existing settlements. From our conservations with David Malcom you will already be aware that in Bollington this is particularly important given current and potential development pressures around the Albert Road corridor and the resulting pressures upon highways, schools, healthcare, drainage, public transport and other community infrastructure.
Section 106, CIL and Developer Contributions
Bollington Town Council considers the preparation of the new Local Plan to be an important opportunity to review how developer contributions are secured, monitored, allocated and spent.
Recent consideration of Section 106 arrangements by Cheshire East Council's Audit & Governance Committee demonstrates the importance of ensuring that the system is transparent, effective and subject to appropriate oversight.
The Town Council would therefore like the new Local Plan and associated infrastructure arrangements to provide for:
• a robust and transparent system for recording, monitoring and spending Section 106 contributions;
• appropriate safeguards to ensure contributions are clearly identified and used for the purposes and communities for which they were secured;
• improved reporting so that Town and Parish Councils can clearly identify contributions arising from developments within their communities;
• early consultation with Town and Parish Councils regarding local infrastructure priorities and the appropriate use of developer contributions;
• clear timescales and trigger points for the collection and expenditure of contributions;
• stronger Member oversight and accountability for the management and delivery of developer-funded infrastructure; and
• regular public reporting so communities can see what contributions have been received, allocated and spent.
The Town Council would also encourage Cheshire East Council to review the relationship between Section 106 contributions and the Community Infrastructure Levy (CIL) as part of preparing the new Local Plan, including whether greater use of CIL could provide a more transparent and locally
responsive mechanism for funding infrastructure.
Infrastructure and Local Communities
Housing numbers must not be considered independently from infrastructure capacity. Development should only proceed where there is a clear understanding of its impact upon roads, schools, healthcare, public transport, drainage, utilities, open spaces and community facilities, together with an identified and deliverable mechanism for providing the necessary improvements.
The Council also considers that greater weight should be given to Neighbourhood Plans and the views of Town and Parish Councils, ensuring that communities have a meaningful role in shaping development and identifying local infrastructure priorities.
Environment, Biodiversity and Heritage
The new Local Plan should continue to provide strong protection for the Green Belt, open countryside, biodiversity, wildlife corridors, trees, waterways and important landscapes.
Development should achieve measurable environmental improvements and incorporate high standards of sustainable drainage, energy efficiency, climate resilience and biodiversity.
Bollington's distinctive landscape, Conservation Areas, industrial heritage and historic character should also be recognised and protected when considering future development.
Conclusion
Bollington Town Council recognises the need for Cheshire East to accommodate future housing and economic growth. However, this growth must be planned rather than simply accommodated.
The new Local Plan should prioritise brownfield and regeneration opportunities, protect the Green Belt wherever possible, ensure infrastructure is delivered alongside development and introduce greater transparency and local accountability around developer contributions.
Above all, the Local Plan should ensure that development provides tangible benefits to the communities affected by it and that Town and Parish Councils are meaningfully involved in decisions concerning growth and the infrastructure required to support it.
Ruth
Ruth Burgess
Town Clerk
Local plan scoping consultation
Respondent: Bollington Town Council
Representation Summary:
Environment, Biodiversity and Heritage
The new Local Plan should continue to provide strong protection for the Green Belt, open countryside, biodiversity, wildlife corridors, trees, waterways and important landscapes.
Development should achieve measurable environmental improvements and incorporate high standards of sustainable drainage, energy efficiency, climate resilience and biodiversity.
Bollington's distinctive landscape, Conservation Areas, industrial heritage and historic character should also be recognised and protected when considering future development.
Full text:
Bollington Town Council welcomes the opportunity to respond to the Cheshire East Local Plan Scoping Consultation.
The Town Council believes that the new Local Plan must deliver sustainable, infrastructure-led development, protecting the character and environment of existing communities while ensuring that any growth is supported by appropriate infrastructure and services.
Housing and Green Belt
Bollington Town Council recognises the significant increase in housing requirements placed upon Cheshire East and acknowledges the challenge of maintaining an adequate housing supply.
However, the Council strongly believes that increased housing requirements should not result in an over-reliance on large-scale development within the Green Belt or open countryside simply because such sites may appear easier to deliver.
The Council considers that there should be a clear brownfield-first approach, with previously developed land, vacant buildings and regeneration opportunities comprehensively identified and prioritised before the release of Green Belt land is considered.
Any assessment of housing sites must also consider the cumulative impact of development upon existing settlements. From our conservations with David Malcom you will already be aware that in Bollington this is particularly important given current and potential development pressures around the Albert Road corridor and the resulting pressures upon highways, schools, healthcare, drainage, public transport and other community infrastructure.
Section 106, CIL and Developer Contributions
Bollington Town Council considers the preparation of the new Local Plan to be an important opportunity to review how developer contributions are secured, monitored, allocated and spent.
Recent consideration of Section 106 arrangements by Cheshire East Council's Audit & Governance Committee demonstrates the importance of ensuring that the system is transparent, effective and subject to appropriate oversight.
The Town Council would therefore like the new Local Plan and associated infrastructure arrangements to provide for:
• a robust and transparent system for recording, monitoring and spending Section 106 contributions;
• appropriate safeguards to ensure contributions are clearly identified and used for the purposes and communities for which they were secured;
• improved reporting so that Town and Parish Councils can clearly identify contributions arising from developments within their communities;
• early consultation with Town and Parish Councils regarding local infrastructure priorities and the appropriate use of developer contributions;
• clear timescales and trigger points for the collection and expenditure of contributions;
• stronger Member oversight and accountability for the management and delivery of developer-funded infrastructure; and
• regular public reporting so communities can see what contributions have been received, allocated and spent.
The Town Council would also encourage Cheshire East Council to review the relationship between Section 106 contributions and the Community Infrastructure Levy (CIL) as part of preparing the new Local Plan, including whether greater use of CIL could provide a more transparent and locally
responsive mechanism for funding infrastructure.
Infrastructure and Local Communities
Housing numbers must not be considered independently from infrastructure capacity. Development should only proceed where there is a clear understanding of its impact upon roads, schools, healthcare, public transport, drainage, utilities, open spaces and community facilities, together with an identified and deliverable mechanism for providing the necessary improvements.
The Council also considers that greater weight should be given to Neighbourhood Plans and the views of Town and Parish Councils, ensuring that communities have a meaningful role in shaping development and identifying local infrastructure priorities.
Environment, Biodiversity and Heritage
The new Local Plan should continue to provide strong protection for the Green Belt, open countryside, biodiversity, wildlife corridors, trees, waterways and important landscapes.
Development should achieve measurable environmental improvements and incorporate high standards of sustainable drainage, energy efficiency, climate resilience and biodiversity.
Bollington's distinctive landscape, Conservation Areas, industrial heritage and historic character should also be recognised and protected when considering future development.
Conclusion
Bollington Town Council recognises the need for Cheshire East to accommodate future housing and economic growth. However, this growth must be planned rather than simply accommodated.
The new Local Plan should prioritise brownfield and regeneration opportunities, protect the Green Belt wherever possible, ensure infrastructure is delivered alongside development and introduce greater transparency and local accountability around developer contributions.
Above all, the Local Plan should ensure that development provides tangible benefits to the communities affected by it and that Town and Parish Councils are meaningfully involved in decisions concerning growth and the infrastructure required to support it.
Ruth
Ruth Burgess
Town Clerk
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