Cheshire Fresh puts in for 2,100 Crewe homes
Summary
Cheshire Fresh has submitted an outline planning application for Weavers Green, a proposed 280-acre development north-west of Crewe that could deliver up to 2,100 homes alongside employment space, local facilities and land for a primary school. The site is currently countryside and not allocated for development, but the application is framed against Cheshire East Council’s inability to demonstrate a five-year housing land supply.
Why it matters
Residential surveyors should note the scale of the proposed allocation and its potential implications for local housing supply, land values and future comparables in Crewe. The scheme may also influence planning context, affordable housing delivery and the wider development pipeline around Leighton Hospital.
Key points
- Outline application submitted for a 280-acre site at Red Hall Farm, north-west of Crewe
- Proposal could deliver up to 2,100 homes, with up to 30% affordable housing
- Masterplan includes employment land, retail/health uses, green infrastructure and a primary school site
- Site is currently countryside and conflicts with the adopted development plan
- Application is supported by the council’s lack of a five-year housing land supply
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