Gresty Lane, Crewe

Welcome

Welcome to Richborough Residential’s consultation on the draft proposals for residential development at Gresty Lane, Crewe.

Feedback from the local community and key stakeholders is important to us and all comments will be carefully considered as we develop and shape our proposals.

Once we have considered the feedback from this consultation, Richborough’s intention is to submit an Outline Planning Application for residential development with access off Crewe Road to Cheshire East Council. Details on the layout and appearance of the proposal will be submitted to the Council for consideration at a later stage.

We would be grateful if you could take the time to review the information on this webpage and let us know your views.

Note that this consultation exercise is in addition to the Statutory Consultation the Council will undertake following the submission of any formal planning application.

Site Context ⭢

  • The site extends to 5.8 hectares and comprises an agricultural field.

  • Farm access is currently taken off Gresty Lane, however this will not provide vehicle access to the proposed housing.

  • The site has been used for grass silage and is classified as being of moderate to poor agricultural quality.

  • Due to the agricultural use of the land, with the exception of the central hedgerow and those located on the field margins (all of which are to be retained), the site offers limited ecological and habitat value.

Emerging Proposals

Richborough is proposing a residential-led development, which will assist the Council in meeting its need to deliver sufficient homes to meet identified demand.

The proposals will include:

  • Up to 125 dwellings adjacent to Crewe which is classified by the Council as a ‘Principal Town’ and therefore a focus for future growth in the Borough.

  • Housing in a sustainable and accessible location, with efficient use of land.

  • The retention of existing trees and hedgerows on the Site, and planting of a new woodland area for community use at the south of the Site.

  • Additional planting of trees and hedgerow to the west and south of the Site to form a landscaped buffer to screen the Site from the countryside to the west.

  • Housing fronting onto Crewe Road will reflect the local character of the surrounding development and existing development on the east of the road.

  • Vehicular access off Crewe Road via a ‘priority junction’ which will not require traffic lights.

  • Pedestrian access also off Crewe Road with potential new pedestrian access points to existing bus stops at the north-east and south-east of the Site.

  • Improved cycle infrastructure along Crewe Road, in coordination with the Council’s Highways Department, further improving sustainable access to and from the Site and separating cycle traffic from vehicular traffic.

  • A minimum of 30% of housing classified as affordable: for sale or rent at reduced values.

  • Large areas of Public Open Space around the housing, including outdoor play provision for all ages.

  • A ‘basin’ to contain rainfall, with water released from the Site at a controlled rate, ensuring no increased risk of flooding in the locality.

  • A net increase in Biodiversity of at least 10% when compared with the current ecological value of the Site.

Have your say

Please provide your comments by 20th May 2025.

To provide your feedback on the proposals, you are welcome to complete the consultation questionnaire below or you can submit comments via:

Completing
The online feedback form

Emailing us at
GrestyLaneConsultation@asteerplanning.com

You can also write to us at: Gresty Lane, Asteer Planning, 55 Mosley Street, Manchester, M2 3HQ

Next Steps

Thank you for your time in participating in this community consultation. Your feedback is important to Richborough and all comments received will be taken into consideration.

As part of the Outline Planning Application, a Statement of Community Involvement will be prepared, which will detail the feedback received and how it has been considered.

Richborough is aiming to submit a planning application to Cheshire East Council later this year.

Once the application is registered by Cheshire East Council, there will be further opportunity to comment on the final proposals through the Council’s own formal consultation process.