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Respondent: Ellie Goodfellow
Representation Summary:
The respondent supports a stronger brownfield-first approach and objects to the release of greenfield and Green Belt land for development while vacant and underused buildings remain unused. They cite examples of empty or deteriorating sites, including former public buildings and heritage assets, which they believe should be prioritised for redevelopment. The response questions whether Cheshire East is adequately applying a brownfield-first strategy and raises concerns about large-scale Green Belt development proposals lacking supporting infrastructure and affordable housing. The respondent also highlights biodiversity loss, habitat decline and climate change concerns, urging the Council to protect nature and prioritise redevelopment of previously developed land.
Full text:
Please see below my response to the local plan scoping consultation:
Building on green field sites while brownfield sites are empty and crumbling is completely unacceptable. I have heard councillors say that there is not enough brownfield sites to meet government housing targets. This may well be true but a “brownfield first” approach is still necessary and is not currently being followed adequately in my opinion. I can see with my own eyes the many buildings which are left rotting empty, some even owned by the council itself such as Crewe Baths and the old library in the centre of Macclesfield. Near me, in Bollington, the roof of a beautiful old church just fell in. This church was denied permission over and over again to turn into flats and instead left in ruins. Meanwhile, CEC leaders sent a secret supportive letter to the developers of Adlington New Town, which would mean building up to 20,000 new homes on greenbelt land which would not have adequate infrastructure or be cheap enough for first time buyers. How is any of this ‘brownfield first’?
Our nature in the UK is already very degraded and many species are declining due to loss of habitat. Future generations will be harmed by our lack of action now to protect nature and reduce CO2 emissions.
Please support your constituents by preserving our precious biodiversity and creating a truly ‘brownfield first’ local plan.
Local plan scoping consultation
Respondent: Ellie Goodfellow
Representation Summary:
The respondent supports a stronger brownfield-first approach and objects to the release of greenfield and Green Belt land for development while vacant and underused buildings remain unused. They cite examples of empty or deteriorating sites, including former public buildings and heritage assets, which they believe should be prioritised for redevelopment. The response questions whether Cheshire East is adequately applying a brownfield-first strategy and raises concerns about large-scale Green Belt development proposals lacking supporting infrastructure and affordable housing. The respondent also highlights biodiversity loss, habitat decline and climate change concerns, urging the Council to protect nature and prioritise redevelopment of previously developed land.
Full text:
Please see below my response to the local plan scoping consultation:
Building on green field sites while brownfield sites are empty and crumbling is completely unacceptable. I have heard councillors say that there is not enough brownfield sites to meet government housing targets. This may well be true but a “brownfield first” approach is still necessary and is not currently being followed adequately in my opinion. I can see with my own eyes the many buildings which are left rotting empty, some even owned by the council itself such as Crewe Baths and the old library in the centre of Macclesfield. Near me, in Bollington, the roof of a beautiful old church just fell in. This church was denied permission over and over again to turn into flats and instead left in ruins. Meanwhile, CEC leaders sent a secret supportive letter to the developers of Adlington New Town, which would mean building up to 20,000 new homes on greenbelt land which would not have adequate infrastructure or be cheap enough for first time buyers. How is any of this ‘brownfield first’?
Our nature in the UK is already very degraded and many species are declining due to loss of habitat. Future generations will be harmed by our lack of action now to protect nature and reduce CO2 emissions.
Please support your constituents by preserving our precious biodiversity and creating a truly ‘brownfield first’ local plan.
Local plan scoping consultation
Respondent: Ellie Goodfellow
Representation Summary:
The respondent supports a stronger brownfield-first approach and objects to the release of greenfield and Green Belt land for development while vacant and underused buildings remain unused. They cite examples of empty or deteriorating sites, including former public buildings and heritage assets, which they believe should be prioritised for redevelopment. The response questions whether Cheshire East is adequately applying a brownfield-first strategy and raises concerns about large-scale Green Belt development proposals lacking supporting infrastructure and affordable housing. The respondent also highlights biodiversity loss, habitat decline and climate change concerns, urging the Council to protect nature and prioritise redevelopment of previously developed land.
Full text:
Please see below my response to the local plan scoping consultation:
Building on green field sites while brownfield sites are empty and crumbling is completely unacceptable. I have heard councillors say that there is not enough brownfield sites to meet government housing targets. This may well be true but a “brownfield first” approach is still necessary and is not currently being followed adequately in my opinion. I can see with my own eyes the many buildings which are left rotting empty, some even owned by the council itself such as Crewe Baths and the old library in the centre of Macclesfield. Near me, in Bollington, the roof of a beautiful old church just fell in. This church was denied permission over and over again to turn into flats and instead left in ruins. Meanwhile, CEC leaders sent a secret supportive letter to the developers of Adlington New Town, which would mean building up to 20,000 new homes on greenbelt land which would not have adequate infrastructure or be cheap enough for first time buyers. How is any of this ‘brownfield first’?
Our nature in the UK is already very degraded and many species are declining due to loss of habitat. Future generations will be harmed by our lack of action now to protect nature and reduce CO2 emissions.
Please support your constituents by preserving our precious biodiversity and creating a truly ‘brownfield first’ local plan.
Local plan scoping consultation
Respondent: Ellie Goodfellow
Representation Summary:
The respondent supports a stronger brownfield-first approach and objects to the release of greenfield and Green Belt land for development while vacant and underused buildings remain unused. They cite examples of empty or deteriorating sites, including former public buildings and heritage assets, which they believe should be prioritised for redevelopment. The response questions whether Cheshire East is adequately applying a brownfield-first strategy and raises concerns about large-scale Green Belt development proposals lacking supporting infrastructure and affordable housing. The respondent also highlights biodiversity loss, habitat decline and climate change concerns, urging the Council to protect nature and prioritise redevelopment of previously developed land.
Full text:
Please see below my response to the local plan scoping consultation:
Building on green field sites while brownfield sites are empty and crumbling is completely unacceptable. I have heard councillors say that there is not enough brownfield sites to meet government housing targets. This may well be true but a “brownfield first” approach is still necessary and is not currently being followed adequately in my opinion. I can see with my own eyes the many buildings which are left rotting empty, some even owned by the council itself such as Crewe Baths and the old library in the centre of Macclesfield. Near me, in Bollington, the roof of a beautiful old church just fell in. This church was denied permission over and over again to turn into flats and instead left in ruins. Meanwhile, CEC leaders sent a secret supportive letter to the developers of Adlington New Town, which would mean building up to 20,000 new homes on greenbelt land which would not have adequate infrastructure or be cheap enough for first time buyers. How is any of this ‘brownfield first’?
Our nature in the UK is already very degraded and many species are declining due to loss of habitat. Future generations will be harmed by our lack of action now to protect nature and reduce CO2 emissions.
Please support your constituents by preserving our precious biodiversity and creating a truly ‘brownfield first’ local plan.
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