NEW HOMES PLANNED FOR WILMSLOW

Jones Homes have submitted a planning application for a residential development at Adlington Road, Wilmslow

The Alderley Edge based developer held two consultation sessions in November, where 140 viewed the emerging plans for a development of 218 homes on land to the north of Adlington Road.

These plans have since been revised and permission is now being sought to build for 203 dwellings on the 10 ha site on the north eastern edge of Wilmslow. The scheme includes the demolition of outbuildings, open space, highways works and associated infrastructure.

The public consultation has not only led to a reduction in the number of houses on the development. Further analysis of the traffic impact has also been carried out, amendments have been made to the position and number of affordable houses near Browns Lane, some of the properties have been moved further away from the boundary near Overhill Drive, and a cycle link through Browns Lane recreational area has been added.

The greenfield site, which has most recently been used for grazing and clay extraction, has been safeguarded for development in the Wilmslow and Macclesfield versions of the Local Plan for the last 25 years and has now been identified in the council`s draft Core Strategy as a strategic site which could deliver 225 homes.

The proposed development will provide a mix of detached and mews homes which are predominantly two storey, the existing recreation ground will be enhanced, access to the recreation ground will be improved and the public right of way across the site will be maintained in its current position. Of the proposed houses 30% will be affordable, 65% of which will be available to rent.

There are two Tree Protection Orders (TPO) on the site. The development will result in the loss of some protected trees and it is proposed to compensate this by way of mitigation planting.

The plans can be viewed on the Cheshire East Council website by searching for planning reference 14/0007M.

The last date for submitting comments is 6th February and a decision is expected to be made at a meeting of the Strategic Planning Board on 5th March.