Cheshire East tips Wilmslow housing for consent citing homes supply
Summary
Cheshire East Council’s planning department has recommended approval for 168 homes in Wilmslow, despite the scheme conflicting with local plan policy on safeguarded land. The recommendation is driven in part by the council’s inability to demonstrate a statutory five-year housing land supply, which weakens the authority’s position if the application is refused.
Why it matters
Housing land supply shortfalls can materially affect planning outcomes, including on sites that would otherwise be resisted by policy. Surveyors involved in planning, development appraisal or due diligence should note the implications for land value, consent risk and deliverability.
Key points
- 168 homes are proposed by Taylor Wimpey and Jones Homes on safeguarded land off Dean Row Road, Wilmslow.
- Cheshire East currently reports 3.3 years of housing land supply, below the five-year requirement.
- The planning report says the supply shortfall tips the balance in favour of approval.
- The scheme includes a mix of one- to five-bed homes, with 30% affordable housing.
- Developers would contribute between £900,000 and £1.3m towards local education infrastructure if approved.
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