Bellway has submitted an outline planning application for a residential development of up to 70 homes in Alderley Edge, Cheshire.
The proposals relate to a 7.8-acre site to the west of Wilmslow Road and have been brought forward by the housebuilder’s Strategic Land team.
The scheme outlines a mix of two to five-bedroom properties, with 45 per cent of homes designated as affordable housing.
Outline plans include housing mix and open space provision
As part of the proposals, more than a quarter of the site would be delivered as publicly accessible open space. Plans include new footpaths, recreational areas, landscaping and ecological features.
The development site is currently private land and would form an extension to the existing settlement, subject to planning approval.
Sebastian Burrow, Strategic Land Director for the North West at Bellway, said: “Our proposals would create an integrated extension to Alderley Edge as well as providing more housing choice for people in the local area.
“Existing trees and hedgerows will be retained where possible, with a landscape buffer planned along Wilmslow Road, while the house types would be designed to reflect the architecture of the local area.”
Sustainable design and transport links highlighted
The site is located within walking distance of Alderley Edge train station, which provides direct services to Manchester Piccadilly and Crewe, as well as the village centre and local amenities.
The proposed homes would incorporate a range of sustainability measures, including energy-efficient building fabric, solar photovoltaic panels, electric vehicle charging points and low-carbon heating systems, which will be determined at the detailed design stage.
Burrow added: “This is a sustainable location for new homes, within a short walk from Alderley Edge train station, for direct services to Manchester Piccadilly and Crewe, as well as the village centre which offers a good range of local amenities.
“The houses themselves would also be highly sustainable, with energy-efficient fabric, solar PV panels and electric vehicle charging points, as well as low-carbon heating to be determined at the detailed planning stage.
“We are committed to building new homes which meet the needs of local communities and have worked closely with Cheshire East Council on this project as our plans have evolved, as well as carrying out public consultation in February this year.”
Planning process moves to next stage
The outline application will now be considered by Cheshire East Council. If approved, a detailed reserved matters application will be required before construction can begin.
The scheme forms part of Bellway’s ongoing strategic land activity across the North West, focused on delivering new housing and affordable provision in sustainable locations.
