CHL TRAFFIC ASSESSMENT RESULTS

Cheshire East Highways recently carried out a traffic assessment as part of the evaluation to consider whether a section of Chorley Hall Lane should become one-way in the direction of the village.  The assessment was carried out between 22nd - 29th March and it was found that traffic movements towards and away from the village are broadly similar, but that 47% of vehicles exceeded the speed limit driving away from the village, whereas only 17% of vehicles exceeded the speed limit driving into the village.  The 7-day averages are 1,171 vehicles travelling towards the village and 1,217 travelling away from the village.

PLANNED ROADWORKS

The following works are programmed in Alderley Edge next week.  Please allow extra time for your journey as traffic signals will be in place and take extra care if you are on foot.

Brook Lane (outside "Chilcombe") - new external water meter installed by United Utilities
Oakfield Rd (Heyes Lane to Crescent Rd) - upgrade to existing footpath by CE Highways
Moss Road (outside No.2 Moss Road) - upgrade to existing footpath by CE Highways

BLUE LOBSTER PLANNING APPLICATION

Retrospective planning permission is being sought for an external seating area in front of No. 34 London Road.  The deadline for submitting comments is Thursday 18th May. Don't forget to have your say at http://planning.cheshireeast.gov.uk/applicationdetails.aspx?pr=17/1595M&query=6726c13b99e94068a54b2deafcea8478&start=&from=m

APRIL COMMUNITY SURGERY

I'm pleased to confirm that my next drop-in surgery will be on Saturday 29th April at 10am.  Do come and join me at Aldeli for a coffee and a chat about any community issues that may be causing you concern.  I will have with me a hard copy of the proposals for the land off Beech Road, Whitehall Meadow and Ryleys Farm, if anyone would like to have a look at them.

RYLEYS FARM - CONSULTATION RESPONSE

The proposal is for the construction of 300 homes during the current Plan period, plus safeguarded land to the south of the village for the construction of a further 200-300 homes after 2030.  Whilst the proposals include some community benefits, the Parish Council remain strongly opposed to this proposal on the grounds that it: represents an excessive level of development for a Local Service Centre; would have a major detrimental effect on the green belt; would heavily increase congestion in the village centre; exert further pressure on parking infrastructure, which is already at breaking point; is environmentally unsustainable; is unnecessary development, as the need for additional housing can be met through the other sites proposed, at much less harmful impact upon the greenbelt.

HOLE FARM - CONSULTATION RESPONSE

This proposal is for a small number of (10) semi-detached dwellings and (2) bungalows at this site, all units being "affordable housing".  The Parish Council is in favour of this development as it uses previously developed land (i.e. a brownfield site) and will deliver much needed affordable dwellings in Alderley Edge.  We would additionally seek a S106 contribution for a Traffic Regulation Order, preventing all-day parking on Brook Lane whilst at the same time creating an appropriate short-stay waiting area to act as a pick-up/drop-off zone for Alderley Edge School for Girls.