Local plan scoping consultation

Comment

Representation ID: 3959

Received: 31/08/2026

Respondent: Miss Harriet Hewitt

Transport and infrastructure are lacking in Haughton. Haughton is not served by public transport and over the years has lost its school, post office and mission rooms. Roads in the area are narrow lanes often populated with agricultural traffic, cyclists, horses and pedestrians.
Haughton is not connected to mains sewers or a mains gas supply. Mobile phone signals are weak at best and fast broadband access is not stable and fluctuates.

Comment

Representation ID: 3960

Received: 31/08/2026

Respondent: Miss Harriet Hewitt

Haughton is a sparse and sprawling community and even small amounts of infill development would affect the unique character of the hamlet. Its place in any hierachy needs to take into account the unique character and nature of Haughton which can only be achieved by proper assessment and discussion.

Comment

Representation ID: 3961

Received: 31/08/2026

Respondent: Miss Harriet Hewitt

The two sites on your interactive map - Land to the North and land to the South of Long Lane are not suitable for development. Both sites are liable to flooding and the North site often sits under water for large parts of the year. The North site is adjacent to a Local Wildlife Site which would be devastated by any any development forever changing its importance as a conservation area.

Comment

Representation ID: 3962

Received: 31/08/2026

Respondent: Miss Harriet Hewitt

We were not made aware of the consultation nor was the Haughton Parish Meeting not allowing for useful and early consultation.

Comment

Representation ID: 3963

Received: 31/08/2026

Respondent: Miss Harriet Hewitt

How sustainable is building over 2500 houses per year?
Haughton lies within open countryside, any large development would effect the character and nature of the hamlet; which is currently a sparse linear hamlet along 2 parallel narrow lanes.

Comment

Representation ID: 3965

Received: 31/08/2026

Respondent: Miss Harriet Hewitt

Using existing brownfield sites as a priority should be easier than trying to develop on virgin ground.

Comment

Representation ID: 3967

Received: 31/08/2026

Respondent: Miss Harriet Hewitt

Within Haughton there are a number of important ecological sites including a Local Wildlife Site which as been recognised by Cheshire Wildlife Trust and Cheshire East for over 20 years. This surviving remnant of the historic Haughton Moss should be protected from any adverse development around it which has the potential to forever change this important wetland.

Comment

Representation ID: 3968

Received: 31/08/2026

Respondent: Miss Harriet Hewitt

Haughton Moss Local Wildlife Site should be an important factor when considering any development in the area. The site is rare in Cheshire's lowland areas and is important for both flora and fauna including rare grasses and insect populations. It is a hunting ground for owls, bats and birds of prey.

Comment

Representation ID: 3970

Received: 31/08/2026

Respondent: Miss Harriet Hewitt

Haughton Parish Meeting has not been consulted on any area of the scoping exercise and the community has not had the opportunity for early consultation and the opportunity to prepare appropriate responses. We want to be responsive and not reactive.

Comment

Representation ID: 3971

Received: 31/08/2026

Respondent: Miss Harriet Hewitt

As a sparse and scattered hamlet, Haughton, should be involved in the scoping process and should be treated in the same way as a Parish Council would be when it comes to planning matters.