Eric Wright starts on £65m Tatton Services
Summary
Construction has started on Tatton Services, a £65m motorway services scheme on the M56 between Junctions 7 and 8, with opening targeted for spring 2028. The development, led by Westmorland in joint venture with Tatton Estate, includes a farm shop, food hall, hotel, filling station and EV charging, and was approved after a planning call-in and inspector decision on grey belt status.
Why it matters
The project is relevant to surveyors because it involves a large Green Belt/grey belt planning outcome, significant infrastructure delivery and a mixed-use commercial scheme with environmental and transport elements. It also illustrates how planning policy, land status and development viability can shape major roadside schemes.
Key points
- Eric Wright Construction has started work on the £65m Tatton Services scheme.
- The project is located on a 39-acre site between Millington and Rostherne on the M56.
- Plans include a 68,000 sq ft amenity building, 100-bed hotel, filling station and 40 EV charging bays.
- The scheme was approved after a planning call-in, with the inspector concluding the site met the definition of grey belt.
- Westmorland says the development will create over 400 jobs and work with local producers.
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