Cheshire East grants double Wilmslow approval
Summary
Cheshire East Council has approved two residential schemes in Wilmslow, allowing Bellway and a Jones Homes/Taylor Wimpey joint venture to progress despite significant local objections. The decisions add around 300 homes to the borough’s supply at a time when the council’s local plan is out of date and its housing land supply is reported at 3.3 years.
Why it matters
Surveyors involved in planning, development appraisal and due diligence should note the approvals were influenced by housing land supply pressure and planning policy weakness. The article also highlights recurring technical issues relevant to site assessment, including drainage, flood risk, trees, hedgerows and cumulative development impacts.
Key points
- Cheshire East approved Bellway’s Cumber Lane scheme and a Jones Homes/Taylor Wimpey scheme off Dean Row Road.
- The council’s housing land supply is reported at 3.3 years, below the five-year target.
- Flooding, drainage and cumulative landscape impacts were central objections from councillors and residents.
- Both schemes include 30% affordable housing.
- The Dean Row scheme required further drainage and access-related revisions before approval.
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