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Local plan scoping consultation

Identifying and assessing sites

Representation ID: 5620

Received: 01/09/2026

Respondent: Mark Bailey

Representation Summary:

The respondent supports a brownfield-first approach to development and believes all suitable brownfield sites should be considered before any Grey Belt or greenfield land is released. They express concern about the ambiguity of the Grey Belt definition and emphasise the importance of protecting Green Belt land for wildlife, agriculture and food security. The response highlights the need to preserve the character and identity of towns and villages and to ensure infrastructure, including GP services, can accommodate growth. The respondent specifically raises concerns about recent development in Poynton, arguing that further large-scale housing growth would increase pressure on services and erode local character.

Comment

Local plan scoping consultation

Green Belt

Representation ID: 5621

Received: 01/09/2026

Respondent: Mark Bailey

Representation Summary:

The respondent supports a brownfield-first approach to development and believes all suitable brownfield sites should be considered before any Grey Belt or greenfield land is released. They express concern about the ambiguity of the Grey Belt definition and emphasise the importance of protecting Green Belt land for wildlife, agriculture and food security. The response highlights the need to preserve the character and identity of towns and villages and to ensure infrastructure, including GP services, can accommodate growth. The respondent specifically raises concerns about recent development in Poynton, arguing that further large-scale housing growth would increase pressure on services and erode local character.

Comment

Local plan scoping consultation

Natural environment

Representation ID: 5622

Received: 01/09/2026

Respondent: Mark Bailey

Representation Summary:

The respondent supports a brownfield-first approach to development and believes all suitable brownfield sites should be considered before any Grey Belt or greenfield land is released. They express concern about the ambiguity of the Grey Belt definition and emphasise the importance of protecting Green Belt land for wildlife, agriculture and food security. The response highlights the need to preserve the character and identity of towns and villages and to ensure infrastructure, including GP services, can accommodate growth. The respondent specifically raises concerns about recent development in Poynton, arguing that further large-scale housing growth would increase pressure on services and erode local character.

Comment

Local plan scoping consultation

Transport and infrastructure

Representation ID: 5623

Received: 01/09/2026

Respondent: Mark Bailey

Representation Summary:

The respondent supports a brownfield-first approach to development and believes all suitable brownfield sites should be considered before any Grey Belt or greenfield land is released. They express concern about the ambiguity of the Grey Belt definition and emphasise the importance of protecting Green Belt land for wildlife, agriculture and food security. The response highlights the need to preserve the character and identity of towns and villages and to ensure infrastructure, including GP services, can accommodate growth. The respondent specifically raises concerns about recent development in Poynton, arguing that further large-scale housing growth would increase pressure on services and erode local character.

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