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Local plan scoping consultation
Identifying and assessing sites
Respondent: Mr Mark Alston
Representation Summary:
This representation raises concerns about proposed housing development around Birtles Road and Whirley Road, arguing that brownfield sites should be fully assessed and utilised before any Green Belt or countryside land is considered. It highlights infrastructure pressures, including school capacity, healthcare demand, road congestion, limited footpaths and potential impacts on emergency access. The submission emphasises the area's value for wellbeing, recreation, landscape character and wildlife, particularly protected species such as owls. Concerns are also raised about the former landfill near Sandy Lane and the possibility of asbestos contamination, calling for comprehensive environmental investigations. Overall, it requests thorough evidence-based assessment before any development proceeds.
Full text:
We are writing this email to register our concerns on the scoping exercise put forward for plans around the Birtles Road Whirley Road area of Broken Cross Macclesfield.
We would like you to consider
The development of Brownfield Sites in and around the Macclesfield area before taking any more green now designated grey belt land. We have been residents of the town for 67 years and have seen the lack of development in restoring the unique nature of Macclesfield's industrial heritage. In other areas of the country we have seen the utilisation of mills for housing development. We feel very disappointed to see mills not utilised for example on London Road Macclesfield. Will you be producing a transparent and evidence based report showing that the analysis of all Brownfield Sites in Macclesfield occurs before the local housing plan on green/grey belt land is put forward for review.
Before considering the development of large housing estates on green/grey belt land ,we would like you to consider the infrastructure of the area. How this will impact on schools for example and what is the capacity to take further pupils into the existing school structure on Whirley Road Macclesfield. We have been informed that the school is at full capacity. We are also fully aware of the current demand on the National Health Service both from the Community and Acute services We have concerns that a significant increase in population will exacerbate already stretched services.
As a current resident of (redacted) we have concerns about the lack of any footpaths towards the end of Birtles Road going onto Whirley Road. We find the corner of Birtles Road particularly difficult as there are no footpaths on either side of the road. The road is very narrow and there are times during the day when there is congestion on the road which only allows one car to pass.This is evident at school time as parents park on Whirley and Birtles Road as there is no school car park. Any additional traffic could potentially cause delays to emergency services and overall traffic congestion.
Although we feel Town Planners tried to address narrowing of roads during the earlier development of Whirley Road by ensuring that house parking was at the back of the house accessed via Chelford Road, this has not been unsuccessful . Residents park outside their houses on Whirley Road which increases traffic congestion. This needs to be considered in any future development of the area.
We have first hand experience of how the area of Birtles Road Whirley Road to Henbury enhances peoples wellbeing. The area is very popular for people out walking. We see many people walking/running throughout the day on country lanes/footpaths in the area to improve their physical/mental health. We feel it is essential to protect the landscape and the natural environment around this area and for communities not to be amalgamated into large housing estates
For us as residents of the area it is important to protect the natural environment. Most evenings we hear owls who have access to the many trees in the area which we would not like to see demolished in any housing development. We know that owls are protected by law in the UK under the Wildlife and Countryside Act 1981 especially during nesting and caring for their young. We presume there will be a review of the area taking into account the impact on the natural environment and the habitants within it before any housing plans are proposed.
We do not have first hand knowledge of the tip that sits adjacent to Sandy Lane We have been informed that this tip contains asbestos so we raise our concerns as to the disturbance and removal of asbestos from the site should the land be considered for development. We would expect that Cheshire East Council will conduct a full environmental study before the land is considered suitable for development.
In conclusion prior to any proposed housing development in the Birtles and Whirley area we would expect Cheshire East Council to analysis all aspects of increasing the population in the area to demonstrate how this will not impact residents who have chosen to live in this area.
Local plan scoping consultation
Respondent: Mr Mark Alston
Representation Summary:
The development of Brownfield Sites in and around the Macclesfield area before taking any more green now designated grey belt land. We have been residents of the town for 67 years and have seen the lack of development in restoring the unique nature of Macclesfield's industrial heritage. In other areas of the country we have seen the utilisation of mills for housing development. We feel very disappointed to see mills not utilised for example on London Road Macclesfield. Will you be producing a transparent and evidence based report showing that the analysis of all Brownfield Sites in Macclesfield occurs before the local housing plan on green/grey belt land is put forward for review.
Full text:
We are writing this email to register our concerns on the scoping exercise put forward for plans around the Birtles Road Whirley Road area of Broken Cross Macclesfield.
We would like you to consider
The development of Brownfield Sites in and around the Macclesfield area before taking any more green now designated grey belt land. We have been residents of the town for 67 years and have seen the lack of development in restoring the unique nature of Macclesfield's industrial heritage. In other areas of the country we have seen the utilisation of mills for housing development. We feel very disappointed to see mills not utilised for example on London Road Macclesfield. Will you be producing a transparent and evidence based report showing that the analysis of all Brownfield Sites in Macclesfield occurs before the local housing plan on green/grey belt land is put forward for review.
Before considering the development of large housing estates on green/grey belt land ,we would like you to consider the infrastructure of the area. How this will impact on schools for example and what is the capacity to take further pupils into the existing school structure on Whirley Road Macclesfield. We have been informed that the school is at full capacity. We are also fully aware of the current demand on the National Health Service both from the Community and Acute services We have concerns that a significant increase in population will exacerbate already stretched services.
As a current resident of (redacted) we have concerns about the lack of any footpaths towards the end of Birtles Road going onto Whirley Road. We find the corner of Birtles Road particularly difficult as there are no footpaths on either side of the road. The road is very narrow and there are times during the day when there is congestion on the road which only allows one car to pass.This is evident at school time as parents park on Whirley and Birtles Road as there is no school car park. Any additional traffic could potentially cause delays to emergency services and overall traffic congestion.
Although we feel Town Planners tried to address narrowing of roads during the earlier development of Whirley Road by ensuring that house parking was at the back of the house accessed via Chelford Road, this has not been unsuccessful . Residents park outside their houses on Whirley Road which increases traffic congestion. This needs to be considered in any future development of the area.
We have first hand experience of how the area of Birtles Road Whirley Road to Henbury enhances peoples wellbeing. The area is very popular for people out walking. We see many people walking/running throughout the day on country lanes/footpaths in the area to improve their physical/mental health. We feel it is essential to protect the landscape and the natural environment around this area and for communities not to be amalgamated into large housing estates
For us as residents of the area it is important to protect the natural environment. Most evenings we hear owls who have access to the many trees in the area which we would not like to see demolished in any housing development. We know that owls are protected by law in the UK under the Wildlife and Countryside Act 1981 especially during nesting and caring for their young. We presume there will be a review of the area taking into account the impact on the natural environment and the habitants within it before any housing plans are proposed.
We do not have first hand knowledge of the tip that sits adjacent to Sandy Lane We have been informed that this tip contains asbestos so we raise our concerns as to the disturbance and removal of asbestos from the site should the land be considered for development. We would expect that Cheshire East Council will conduct a full environmental study before the land is considered suitable for development.
In conclusion prior to any proposed housing development in the Birtles and Whirley area we would expect Cheshire East Council to analysis all aspects of increasing the population in the area to demonstrate how this will not impact residents who have chosen to live in this area.
Local plan scoping consultation
Transport and infrastructure
Respondent: Mr Mark Alston
Representation Summary:
Before considering the development of large housing estates on green/grey belt land ,we would like you to consider the infrastructure of the area. How this will impact on schools for example and what is the capacity to take further pupils into the existing school structure on Whirley Road Macclesfield. We have been informed that the school is at full capacity. We are also fully aware of the current demand on the National Health Service both from the Community and Acute services We have concerns that a significant increase in population will exacerbate already stretched services.
Full text:
We are writing this email to register our concerns on the scoping exercise put forward for plans around the Birtles Road Whirley Road area of Broken Cross Macclesfield.
We would like you to consider
The development of Brownfield Sites in and around the Macclesfield area before taking any more green now designated grey belt land. We have been residents of the town for 67 years and have seen the lack of development in restoring the unique nature of Macclesfield's industrial heritage. In other areas of the country we have seen the utilisation of mills for housing development. We feel very disappointed to see mills not utilised for example on London Road Macclesfield. Will you be producing a transparent and evidence based report showing that the analysis of all Brownfield Sites in Macclesfield occurs before the local housing plan on green/grey belt land is put forward for review.
Before considering the development of large housing estates on green/grey belt land ,we would like you to consider the infrastructure of the area. How this will impact on schools for example and what is the capacity to take further pupils into the existing school structure on Whirley Road Macclesfield. We have been informed that the school is at full capacity. We are also fully aware of the current demand on the National Health Service both from the Community and Acute services We have concerns that a significant increase in population will exacerbate already stretched services.
As a current resident of (redacted) we have concerns about the lack of any footpaths towards the end of Birtles Road going onto Whirley Road. We find the corner of Birtles Road particularly difficult as there are no footpaths on either side of the road. The road is very narrow and there are times during the day when there is congestion on the road which only allows one car to pass.This is evident at school time as parents park on Whirley and Birtles Road as there is no school car park. Any additional traffic could potentially cause delays to emergency services and overall traffic congestion.
Although we feel Town Planners tried to address narrowing of roads during the earlier development of Whirley Road by ensuring that house parking was at the back of the house accessed via Chelford Road, this has not been unsuccessful . Residents park outside their houses on Whirley Road which increases traffic congestion. This needs to be considered in any future development of the area.
We have first hand experience of how the area of Birtles Road Whirley Road to Henbury enhances peoples wellbeing. The area is very popular for people out walking. We see many people walking/running throughout the day on country lanes/footpaths in the area to improve their physical/mental health. We feel it is essential to protect the landscape and the natural environment around this area and for communities not to be amalgamated into large housing estates
For us as residents of the area it is important to protect the natural environment. Most evenings we hear owls who have access to the many trees in the area which we would not like to see demolished in any housing development. We know that owls are protected by law in the UK under the Wildlife and Countryside Act 1981 especially during nesting and caring for their young. We presume there will be a review of the area taking into account the impact on the natural environment and the habitants within it before any housing plans are proposed.
We do not have first hand knowledge of the tip that sits adjacent to Sandy Lane We have been informed that this tip contains asbestos so we raise our concerns as to the disturbance and removal of asbestos from the site should the land be considered for development. We would expect that Cheshire East Council will conduct a full environmental study before the land is considered suitable for development.
In conclusion prior to any proposed housing development in the Birtles and Whirley area we would expect Cheshire East Council to analysis all aspects of increasing the population in the area to demonstrate how this will not impact residents who have chosen to live in this area.
Local plan scoping consultation
Respondent: Mr Mark Alston
Representation Summary:
We do not have first hand knowledge of the tip that sits adjacent to Sandy Lane We have been informed that this tip contains asbestos so we raise our concerns as to the disturbance and removal of asbestos from the site should the land be considered for development. We would expect that Cheshire East Council will conduct a full environmental study before the land is considered suitable for development.
Full text:
We are writing this email to register our concerns on the scoping exercise put forward for plans around the Birtles Road Whirley Road area of Broken Cross Macclesfield.
We would like you to consider
The development of Brownfield Sites in and around the Macclesfield area before taking any more green now designated grey belt land. We have been residents of the town for 67 years and have seen the lack of development in restoring the unique nature of Macclesfield's industrial heritage. In other areas of the country we have seen the utilisation of mills for housing development. We feel very disappointed to see mills not utilised for example on London Road Macclesfield. Will you be producing a transparent and evidence based report showing that the analysis of all Brownfield Sites in Macclesfield occurs before the local housing plan on green/grey belt land is put forward for review.
Before considering the development of large housing estates on green/grey belt land ,we would like you to consider the infrastructure of the area. How this will impact on schools for example and what is the capacity to take further pupils into the existing school structure on Whirley Road Macclesfield. We have been informed that the school is at full capacity. We are also fully aware of the current demand on the National Health Service both from the Community and Acute services We have concerns that a significant increase in population will exacerbate already stretched services.
As a current resident of (redacted) we have concerns about the lack of any footpaths towards the end of Birtles Road going onto Whirley Road. We find the corner of Birtles Road particularly difficult as there are no footpaths on either side of the road. The road is very narrow and there are times during the day when there is congestion on the road which only allows one car to pass.This is evident at school time as parents park on Whirley and Birtles Road as there is no school car park. Any additional traffic could potentially cause delays to emergency services and overall traffic congestion.
Although we feel Town Planners tried to address narrowing of roads during the earlier development of Whirley Road by ensuring that house parking was at the back of the house accessed via Chelford Road, this has not been unsuccessful . Residents park outside their houses on Whirley Road which increases traffic congestion. This needs to be considered in any future development of the area.
We have first hand experience of how the area of Birtles Road Whirley Road to Henbury enhances peoples wellbeing. The area is very popular for people out walking. We see many people walking/running throughout the day on country lanes/footpaths in the area to improve their physical/mental health. We feel it is essential to protect the landscape and the natural environment around this area and for communities not to be amalgamated into large housing estates
For us as residents of the area it is important to protect the natural environment. Most evenings we hear owls who have access to the many trees in the area which we would not like to see demolished in any housing development. We know that owls are protected by law in the UK under the Wildlife and Countryside Act 1981 especially during nesting and caring for their young. We presume there will be a review of the area taking into account the impact on the natural environment and the habitants within it before any housing plans are proposed.
We do not have first hand knowledge of the tip that sits adjacent to Sandy Lane We have been informed that this tip contains asbestos so we raise our concerns as to the disturbance and removal of asbestos from the site should the land be considered for development. We would expect that Cheshire East Council will conduct a full environmental study before the land is considered suitable for development.
In conclusion prior to any proposed housing development in the Birtles and Whirley area we would expect Cheshire East Council to analysis all aspects of increasing the population in the area to demonstrate how this will not impact residents who have chosen to live in this area.
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