PROPOSED SITES & HOUSING ALLOCATIONS REVEALED

Cheshire East Council are proposing to carry out a consultation on the first draft of their Site Allocations & Development Policies Document (Local Plan Part II). A meeting of the Strategic Planning Board on Wednesday 29th August, is expected to recommend that the consultation period begins on Wednesday 5th September and continues for six weeks. 

In summary, the proposals for Alderley Edge are:
- allocation of site ALD1 (adjacent to Jenny Heyes) for approximately 10 dwellings*
- allocation of site ALD2 (adjacent to Ryleys Farm) for approximately 75 dwellings
- allocation of site ALD3 (adjacent to Ryleys Farm) of 2ha safeguarded land for housing**
- allocation of site ALD4 (Horseshoe Farm) of 0.75ha of safeguarded land for employment**

Whilst the proposed housing allocation is slightly lower than expected and may yet fall further by the time a final version of the document is sent to the inspector, the proposed locations still represent a significant challenge for us if we are to ensure that the necessary investment in parking and green infrastructure is to be delivered concurrently. I would strongly encourage all residents to register their views via the official consultation portal.

The consultation, as well as the proposed allocations and supporting documents can be found at: http://cheshireeast-consult.limehouse.co.uk/portal/planning/cs/sadpd/evidence

* this site is actually in Wilmslow, but in planning terms is considered part of Alderley Edge
** safeguarded for development during a future plan period, i.e. after 2030.