Following a high level of concern raised at Councillor Craig Browne's surgery last weekend, he has arranged a dedicated meeting for residents to discuss the Story Homes planning application for up to 136 new homes off Ryleys Lane.
The meeting will take place in the Emerson Suite at the Festival Hall tis Saturday (5th July) between 2 and 3pm.
Craig will also be joined by a number of fellow Alderley Edge Parish Councillors to hear your views and answer questions.
The meeting provides an opportunity to speak directly with local representatives to ensure your voice is heard.
Updated: Friday, 4th July
Councillor Craig Browne said "A number of residents attended my surgery last Saturday (and still more have contacted me via email subsequently). It is important to remember that at this stage the development proposals are not a formal planning application and that the developer is just seeking feedback in advance of submitting an application to the Local Planning Authority (Cheshire East).
"From the residents who have already approached me, it is clear that the key concerns in relation to this proposal include the additional pressure on local services (particularly primary and secondary school places), as well as on healthcare provision and the local highway network; there are fears that the latter could be exacerbated by plans to create a vehicular access to the new development via Sutton Road, which is a point I have already raised with Story Homes."
Councillor Vince Fogharty, Alderley Edge Parish Council, said "There is clearly a high strength of feeling around these proposals. The Parish Council urges both those in favour and those with concerns, to attend and have their say at this early stage in the process. We are grateful to Councillor Browne for organising this meeting. Please share with neighbours who may also wish to attend."
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We need to make them care. This project should not be permitted to happen. It will destroy Alderley Edge as we know it and devalue local house prices as well as so many other issues. What are the services available to all of these new people. Schools, healthcare, roads, parking, etc.
What has happened to the old Alderley Edge Plan? Houses built across various sites across the village rather than concentrated in one place. Where are the local jobs for all of these new people? I could rant on but will stop. Story Homes need to hear it. I am concerned that the council will do nothing!
I can understand why C/E may want rid of it - money, but we do not want any more houses built in Alderley Edge, it is supposed to be a VILLAGE !