Cityside unveils plans for 88 homes in Wilmslow
Summary
Cityside has launched a public consultation on early plans for an 88-home scheme at Moor Lane in Wilmslow, designed as a farmstead-inspired residential development. The project team says the site’s Green Belt status may be offset by Grey Belt arguments and by Cheshire East Council’s inability to demonstrate a five-year housing land supply.
Why it matters
For residential property surveyors, the article highlights how planning policy, Green Belt/Grey Belt interpretation and housing land supply can influence development prospects and site value. It is also relevant to assessing local planning risk and the likely form and density of new housing proposals.
Key points
- Public consultation is underway before a planning application is submitted to Cheshire East Council.
- The scheme proposes 88 homes in a mix of cottages, terraces, barn-style houses and larger family homes.
- The site is designated Green Belt, but the developer argues it meets Grey Belt criteria.
- Cheshire East Council is said not to currently demonstrate a five-year housing land supply.
- The landscape strategy includes a communal meadow, orchard areas and an edible garden.
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