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Local plan scoping consultation
Identifying and assessing sites
Representation Summary:
This representation argues that High Legh should be a low priority for future development due to its rural Green Belt setting, limited infrastructure and restricted transport links. While the village has already experienced several phases of housing growth, residents rely on nearby towns for shopping, employment and many services. Concerns are raised about the local primary school already being at capacity and the lack of significant local employment opportunities. The submission contends that the proposed site submissions are not genuine infill development but extensions into Green Belt land. It also highlights potential impacts on the local golf club and uncertainty surrounding future rail infrastructure proposals.
Full text:
As residents of High Legh, Cheshire we wish to put forward comments in relation to the new Local Plan for Cheshire East.
A Neighbourhood Plan was initiated for High Legh in 2024 and we then responded accordingly. The same issues arise now as they did then.
High Legh is located in a rural setting surrounded by Green Belt. There have been three phases of housing development in addition to the longer established housing.
High Legh has a modest and undeveloped infrastructure locally. Daily purchases need to be made outside of the village. There are very limited transport facilities available to residents.
Unsurprisingly therefore, there is little demand for housing beyond that already in place.
There are further issues of concern. The local primary school is at capacity. Education beyond primary level of is outside of the village.
There is no significant employment locally.
The two “Site Submissions” indicated are just that. The description of housing development has been noted as “Infill”. This is not a true representation. More properly the two “Site Submissions” should be regarded as “Add ons”, on Green Belt.
The Golf Club has been a useful addition to High Legh. It is noted that one of the “Site Submissions” would have a detrimental impact on the operation of this Business.
It is also fair to point out that the spectre of new railway transport links across High Legh hangs over the village, notwithstanding the comments various bodies continue to make.
In summary, a village with poor infrastructure and transport links surrounded by important Green Belt should be recognised as low priority for future development.
Local plan scoping consultation
Representation Summary:
This representation argues that High Legh should be a low priority for future development due to its rural Green Belt setting, limited infrastructure and restricted transport links. While the village has already experienced several phases of housing growth, residents rely on nearby towns for shopping, employment and many services. Concerns are raised about the local primary school already being at capacity and the lack of significant local employment opportunities. The submission contends that the proposed site submissions are not genuine infill development but extensions into Green Belt land. It also highlights potential impacts on the local golf club and uncertainty surrounding future rail infrastructure proposals.
Full text:
As residents of High Legh, Cheshire we wish to put forward comments in relation to the new Local Plan for Cheshire East.
A Neighbourhood Plan was initiated for High Legh in 2024 and we then responded accordingly. The same issues arise now as they did then.
High Legh is located in a rural setting surrounded by Green Belt. There have been three phases of housing development in addition to the longer established housing.
High Legh has a modest and undeveloped infrastructure locally. Daily purchases need to be made outside of the village. There are very limited transport facilities available to residents.
Unsurprisingly therefore, there is little demand for housing beyond that already in place.
There are further issues of concern. The local primary school is at capacity. Education beyond primary level of is outside of the village.
There is no significant employment locally.
The two “Site Submissions” indicated are just that. The description of housing development has been noted as “Infill”. This is not a true representation. More properly the two “Site Submissions” should be regarded as “Add ons”, on Green Belt.
The Golf Club has been a useful addition to High Legh. It is noted that one of the “Site Submissions” would have a detrimental impact on the operation of this Business.
It is also fair to point out that the spectre of new railway transport links across High Legh hangs over the village, notwithstanding the comments various bodies continue to make.
In summary, a village with poor infrastructure and transport links surrounded by important Green Belt should be recognised as low priority for future development.
Local plan scoping consultation
Transport and infrastructure
Representation Summary:
This representation argues that High Legh should be a low priority for future development due to its rural Green Belt setting, limited infrastructure and restricted transport links. While the village has already experienced several phases of housing growth, residents rely on nearby towns for shopping, employment and many services. Concerns are raised about the local primary school already being at capacity and the lack of significant local employment opportunities. The submission contends that the proposed site submissions are not genuine infill development but extensions into Green Belt land. It also highlights potential impacts on the local golf club and uncertainty surrounding future rail infrastructure proposals.
Full text:
As residents of High Legh, Cheshire we wish to put forward comments in relation to the new Local Plan for Cheshire East.
A Neighbourhood Plan was initiated for High Legh in 2024 and we then responded accordingly. The same issues arise now as they did then.
High Legh is located in a rural setting surrounded by Green Belt. There have been three phases of housing development in addition to the longer established housing.
High Legh has a modest and undeveloped infrastructure locally. Daily purchases need to be made outside of the village. There are very limited transport facilities available to residents.
Unsurprisingly therefore, there is little demand for housing beyond that already in place.
There are further issues of concern. The local primary school is at capacity. Education beyond primary level of is outside of the village.
There is no significant employment locally.
The two “Site Submissions” indicated are just that. The description of housing development has been noted as “Infill”. This is not a true representation. More properly the two “Site Submissions” should be regarded as “Add ons”, on Green Belt.
The Golf Club has been a useful addition to High Legh. It is noted that one of the “Site Submissions” would have a detrimental impact on the operation of this Business.
It is also fair to point out that the spectre of new railway transport links across High Legh hangs over the village, notwithstanding the comments various bodies continue to make.
In summary, a village with poor infrastructure and transport links surrounded by important Green Belt should be recognised as low priority for future development.
Local plan scoping consultation
Representation Summary:
This representation argues that High Legh should be a low priority for future development due to its rural Green Belt setting, limited infrastructure and restricted transport links. While the village has already experienced several phases of housing growth, residents rely on nearby towns for shopping, employment and many services. Concerns are raised about the local primary school already being at capacity and the lack of significant local employment opportunities. The submission contends that the proposed site submissions are not genuine infill development but extensions into Green Belt land. It also highlights potential impacts on the local golf club and uncertainty surrounding future rail infrastructure proposals.
Full text:
As residents of High Legh, Cheshire we wish to put forward comments in relation to the new Local Plan for Cheshire East.
A Neighbourhood Plan was initiated for High Legh in 2024 and we then responded accordingly. The same issues arise now as they did then.
High Legh is located in a rural setting surrounded by Green Belt. There have been three phases of housing development in addition to the longer established housing.
High Legh has a modest and undeveloped infrastructure locally. Daily purchases need to be made outside of the village. There are very limited transport facilities available to residents.
Unsurprisingly therefore, there is little demand for housing beyond that already in place.
There are further issues of concern. The local primary school is at capacity. Education beyond primary level of is outside of the village.
There is no significant employment locally.
The two “Site Submissions” indicated are just that. The description of housing development has been noted as “Infill”. This is not a true representation. More properly the two “Site Submissions” should be regarded as “Add ons”, on Green Belt.
The Golf Club has been a useful addition to High Legh. It is noted that one of the “Site Submissions” would have a detrimental impact on the operation of this Business.
It is also fair to point out that the spectre of new railway transport links across High Legh hangs over the village, notwithstanding the comments various bodies continue to make.
In summary, a village with poor infrastructure and transport links surrounded by important Green Belt should be recognised as low priority for future development.
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