Whitegate & Marton Neighbourhood Plan – Summary of Publicity Stage Representations
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Whitegate & Marton Neighbourhood Plan – Summary of Publicity Stage Representations All representations including attachments are available to view in full on the Council’s Consultation Portal at: http://consult.cheshirewestandchester.gov.uk/portal/cwc_ldf/np/whitegate_marton_pub Full Name Company / Comments - Comments on neighbourhood plan Organisation Mr Dewi Dwr Cymru Thank you for the consultation. This area falls outside of Welsh Water’s operational area as such we have no Griffiths Welsh Water comments to make. Mr John Moran Health & Safety Thank you for your request to provide a representation on the above consultation document. When consulted on Executive land-use planning matters, HSE where possible will make representations to ensure that compatible development within the consultation zones of major hazard establishments and major accident hazard pipelines (MAHPs) is achieved. We have concluded that we have no representations to make on this occasion. This is because our records show that the Whitegate and Marton boundary and the land within does not encroach on the consultation zones of major hazard establishments or MAHPs 1. As no encroachment has been detected, HSE does not need to be informed of the next stages in the adoption of the Whitegate and Marton Neighbourhood Plan. 1 Planning authorities are advised to use HSE’s Planning Advice Web App to verify the advice given. The Web App is a software version of the methodology used in providing land use planning advice. It replaces PADHI+. All planning authorities should have an authorised administrator who can access the Web App; further information is available on HSE’s website: http://www.hse.gov.uk/landuseplanning/padhi.htm. HSE also advises that you contact pipeline operators for up-to-date information on pipeline location, as pipelines can be diverted by operators from notified routes. Most incidents involving damage to buried pipelines occur because third parties are not aware of their presence. Mr Spencer National Grid plc National Grid has appointed Amec Foster Wheeler to review and respond to development plan consultations on its Jefferies (comments behalf. We are instructed by our client to submit the following representation with regards to the above submitted by Neighbourhood Plan consultation. Amec Foster About National Grid Wheeler) National Grid owns and operates the high voltage electricity transmission system in England and Wales and operate the Scottish high voltage transmission system. National Grid also owns and operates the gas transmission system. In the UK, gas leaves the transmission system and enters the distribution networks at high pressure. It is then transported through a number of reducing pressure tiers until it is finally delivered to our customers. National Grid own four of the UK’s gas distribution networks and transport gas to 11 million homes, schools and businesses through 81,000 miles of gas pipelines within North West, East of England, West Midlands and North London. Full Name Company / Comments - Comments on neighbourhood plan Organisation To help ensure the continued safe operation of existing sites and equipment and to facilitate future infrastructure investment, National Grid wishes to be involved in the preparation, alteration and review of plans and strategies which may affect our assets. Specific Comments An assessment has been carried out with respect to National Grid’s electricity and gas transmission apparatus which includes high voltage electricity assets and high pressure gas pipelines, and also National Grid Gas Distribution’s Intermediate and High Pressure apparatus. National Grid has identified that it has no record of such apparatus within the Neighbourhood Plan area. Gas Distribution – Low / Medium Pressure Whilst there is no implications for National Grid Gas Distribution’s Intermediate / High Pressure apparatus, there may however be Low Pressure (LP) / Medium Pressure (MP) Gas Distribution pipes present within proposed development sites. If further information is required in relation to the Gas Distribution network please contact [email protected] Key resources / contacts National Grid has provided information in relation to electricity and transmission assets via the following internet link: http://www2.nationalgrid.com/uk/services/land-and-development/planning-authority/shape-files/ The electricity distribution operator in Cheshire West and Chester Borough Council is SP Energy Networks. Information regarding the transmission and distribution network can be found at: www.energynetworks.org.uk Mr Dave I would like to confirm my support for the work done by our local Neighbourhood Plan group in producing a Cotterill document which I believe reflects the aspirations of our community. As a retired planner and village resident for over 50 years, I have deliberately kept out of the detailed work to allow the "grass roots" feelings of the community to feed into this document. However I consider that the NP that is out for consultation is a properly considered document that will serve the community well. It accepts that satisfying local housing need will always be difficult in small settlements that cannot support sustainable development, but it also encourages local businesses to flourish albeit on a small scale. Such things are important to rural communities and our efforts with respect to the community cafe at Whitegate Station is a reflection of this. The NP also sets out those features and characteristics of our area that are important both to this and the wider community. Facilities such as Whitegate Way and the local footpath/bridleway network are well used by visitors from well beyond our parish boundaries. Small scale tourism will continue to be important and valuable to the community and the NP objectives with regard to improving and developing new facilities and infrastructure are to be supported. Full Name Company / Comments - Comments on neighbourhood plan Organisation Ms Clare Olver The Mersey The Mersey Forest response To Whitegate and Marton Neighbourhood Plan Forest Whitegate and Marton are located within The Mersey Forest. The Mersey Forest is a community forest established in 1991 with the vision to “get more from trees” to help make Merseyside and North Cheshire one of the best places in the country to live. The Forest works with partners, communities and landowners across rural and urban areas, to plant trees and woodlands, improve their management and complement other habitats. This will increase woodland cover to 20% of the area. It will revitalise a woodland culture, and bring economic and social benefits through the transformed environment. The Mersey Forest Plan is a long term and strategic guide to the work of the Forest and its partners. It is recognised in the National Planning Policy Framework as a material consideration in preparing development plans and deciding planning applications: http://www.merseyforest.org.uk/The_Mersey_Forest_Plan_web_version_single_new.pdf It is recommended that the Neighbourhood Plan makes reference to the Mersey Forest Plan and makes consideration of these following policies: C15. Delamere Forest, Sandy Woods, and Sandstone Ridge : Expand the well-wooded landscape around Delamere Forest, along the Sandstone Ridge and long distance trail, and on steeper slopes. It is inappropriate to plant on the sandstone escarpment ridge line. Extend and plant medium to large woodlands from Oakmere to Little Budworth. Take into account internationally significant meres and mosses in the area, along with other non- woodland habitats. Maintain and restore hedgerows, hedgerow trees, and orchards, and create heathland and meadows, including following quarry restoration. Retain water bodies. C16. Weaver Valley: Extend the wooded nature by planting on the valley shoulders, sides and, where appropriate, floor, buffering and connecting ancient semi-natural woodland. Ensure planting does not block the line of the valley floor. Manage existing woodlands with special regard to ancient semi-natural woodlands. C19. Rolling farmland from Tarporley to Winsford : Create small copses and restore and plant hedgerows and hedgerow trees. Do not restrict long distance views to Lowland Plain, Weaver Valley, Peak District and the Peckforton Hills. In reviewing the Neighbourhood Plan, please note comments re. 4.3.2 where we have worked with the Friends of Church Wood for many years. Full Name Company / Comments - Comments on neighbourhood plan Organisation 4.3.2 Protection and enhancement of the Natural Environment Since 1998, The Mersey Forest has supported a network of Friends of Woodlands groups which anyone can join ( http://www.merseyforest.org.uk/things-to-do/join-a-community-group/ ).These groups, such as the Friends of Church Wood, help manage their local woodlands and our aim is to assist them in becoming increasingly self-sufficient, whilst recognising that longer term support is also required. Depending on the group, we help with a range of activities, from setting up and managing the group, creating woodland management plans, and accessing funds for specific projects and events, such as practical task days, and courses and workshops to learn new skills. Engaging people through trees and woodlands can help to bring communities together, making them more resilient and cohesive, and acting as a springboard for engagement on a wider range of issues. Ms Rebecca United Utilities Thank you for your email and links to the draft neighbourhood plan. Pemberton You may be aware