Regulation 15Submitted Draft November 2019 2019 -2030 Neighbourhood Plan Shavington-cum-Gresty Neighbourhood Plan Neighbourhood

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COM5 - Telecommunications Transport TRA1 – Sustainable TRA2 - Parking ECON1 – Economy Figure F – Map of Flood Risk Areas Figure G – Map of Shavington-cum-Gresty’s Open Spaces APPENDICES Appendix 1 – Approved Planning Applications in Shavington-cum-Gresty 2011-2018 Parking Policies 11. Transport and 12. Economy Policy FIGURES Figure A – Local Plan Housing Figures Figure B – Map of Designated Area for Shavington-cum-Gresty Figure C – Map of Settlement Boundary Public Rights of Way Figure D– Map of Shavington-cum-Gresty’s Figure E – Map of Shavington-cum-Gresty’s Protected Trees 4 6 8 9 9 19 21 22 24 24 25 25 27 10 12 13 13 15 16 17 19 COM3 – The Provision of New Open Space Facilities COM4 – Developer Contributions ENV1 –Footpaths and Cycleways ENV2 – Trees and Hedgerows ENV3 – Water Management and Drainage COM1 – Community Facilities COM2 – Play, Recreation and Open Space Facilities HOU2 – Housing Mix and Type HOU3 – Housing for Older People Design HOU4 – Local Character and Housing HOU1 – New Housing CONTENTS

10. Community Facilities Policies 9. Environment Policies

8. Housing and Design Policies 5. Shavington-cum-Gresty Today 6. Consultation 7. Vision and Objectives 3. Landscape and Design 4. Built Character 1. Foreword 2. History of Shavington-cum-Gresty

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Most development is focused in the top two tiers of the settlement hierarchy and the CELPS CELPS and the hierarchy settlement tiers of the top two in the is focused development Most Centres and Rural Services here. The Local development need sites to meet allocates specific where sites may Two plan during the Part subject of plan making Villages will be the and Other upon in 2018 was consulted draft of Part Two need. The first to meet development be allocated that the but it is considered site allocations, Service Centres have Seven of the Local and 2019. be met by development that has already of Shavington-cum-Gresty can development requirements schemes with planning permission. been completed and development means in what sustainable are designed to promote and define Neighbourhood plans down in the Local Plan, they set policies required to conform to the strategic a community and are should be delivered at the development role to play in how and where therefore have an important most local level. Plan was produced by the Parish Council and members The Shavington-cum-Gresty Neighbourhood Meeting in January 2016, and following the production of the community following a Parish Council group was formed who consulted with the community of a successful Parish Plan in 2012. A steering and long term preservation of well-being, sustainability on a range of issues that influence the Every effort has been made to ensure that the vision, aims, Shavington-cum-Gresty’s community. Plan reflect the views of the Neighbourhood objectives and policies of the Shavington-cum-Gresty to local and national policies. majority of residents, whilst having regard Parish boundary and this has been formally designated Figure B shows the Shavington-cum-Gresty Gresty Parish an application made by Shavington-cum- as a Neighbourhood Plan Area through and Country Planning Act of Section 61G of the Town Council (a relevant body for the purpose 2012 Part 2 S6 and approved by Planning Regulations 1990) in accordance with the Neighbourhood August 2016. designated on 17th Cheshire East Council. The area was formally Figure B – Map of Designated Area 1.9 1.10 1.11 1.12 1.13

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Housing (numbers of dwellings) 7 3,749 Importantly, to ensure there is flexibility of provision for sites within the plan a 10% flexibility factor the plan a 10% flexibility Importantly, to ensure there is flexibility of provision for sites within of employment land is included allocating more land than the minimum of 36000 homes and 386 ha. required. These figures and targets are set out in the table above. 85 69.13 225.07 3,378 12,511 18,547 Centres Villages Towns Centres Service Other Principal Service Key and 386.21 Local Rural 38,185 Total plan for a minimum of 36,000 homes across the borough and 380 hectares of employment land to plan for a minimum of 36,000 homes across of development across a settlement hierarchy with four 2030 and does so through the distribution Service Centres and Rural and Key Service Centres, Local tiers. These tiers are the Principal Towns, Service Centres other Villages. Shavington-cum-Gresty is one of 13 Local Service Centres. Local retail opportunities for employment, are defined as smaller settlements with a range of services and to public a lower level of access and education. They serve a limited local catchment and contain targets Specific development transport than the larger key service settlements and principal towns. have been identified to be met across the settlement hierarchy: Figure A – Local Plan Housing Figures community aspirations to be included. Actions dealing with non-land use matters should be clearly Actions dealing with non-land community aspirations to be included. identifiable. Plan which sets out the strategic the first part of a new Local In 2017 Cheshire East Council adopted Shavington-cum-Gresty, to 2030. The Local Plan is planning framework for the Borough, including and Development Polices Document, two, the Site Allocations being prepared in two stages with part Shavington-cum-Gresty’s position to be completed in 2020. currently being prepared and anticipated in Figure A. in terms of the Local Plan Strategy is highlighted (CELPS), identifies a need to East Local Plan Strategy The first part of the Local Plan, the Cheshire locality and shape the development and growth of their area. Neighbourhood planning provides the Neighbourhood development and growth of their area. locality and shape the to develop in ways that community a positive vision for how they want their opportunity to set out put in place policies that will can They need and make sense for local people. meet identified local they want to see. development or grant planning permission for the help deliver that vision needs set out in the Local Plan Plan should support the strategic development The Neighbourhood and plan positively to support local development. address the development and use of land but enables wider A Neighbourhood Plan can be used to FOREWORD planning? What is neighbourhood a shared vision for their to develop gives communities direct power Neighbourhood planning 1.8 1.7 1.6 1.5 1.4 1.3 1.1 1.2 1.

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7 Shavington-cum-Gresty Neighbourhood Plan – Regulation 15 version 15 Regulation – Plan Neighbourhood Shavington-cum-Gresty . (see Appendix 1) juniors from Shavington Primary School. A secondary-modern school opened in 1958 in Rope juniors from Shavington Primary School. A secondary-modern school opened Parish, but was and is known as Shavington High School. estate in the There were further expansions of the parish: Park Estate in the 1920s; the Greenfields in what had been 1960s; and, the Fuller Drive area in the 1990s. Shavington Club opened in 1921 by George to the public in 1929 an old corn mill. Shavington Zoo, on Goodalls Corner, was opened Zoo. Over time, Mottershead, but it was moved to Chester in 1931, becoming what is now Chester to the large Shavington-cum-Gresty has changed from the original scatter of farms and cottages village of today. strategic sites were More recently, there has been a further surge in house building. Notably, three these total of 1005 units. Although identified in the Cheshire East Local Plan Strategy Part One, for a parish boundary and houses count towards the housing figures for nearby Crewe, they lie within the census, In total, since the 2011 designated Neighbourhood Plan area of Shavington-cum-Gresty. over 700 dwellings there have been permissions for over 1500 new dwellings within the parish, with completed by September 2019 Main Road, Shavington, 1900 Main Road, Shavington, Methodist area with chapels for Shavington-cum-Gresty was a strongly During the 19th century, Wesleyan Methodists, Free (now the Scout Hut), Primitive Methodists, Association Methodists Methodists opened in March The present Shavington Gospel Methodists and United Methodists. did not have its own church until 1886, when 1877, built at a cost of £970. Shavington-cum-Gresty burnt down on the 5th November, 1892, but was a mission church was built. This was unfortunately in 1894. The New Life Community Church opened in 1998. rebuilt as the present St Mark’s Church Village Hall. The infants An infants’ school was built in 1900 and is now the (Shavington-cum-Gresty) in the 1980s by the moved to a new site on Southbank Avenue in the early 1970s and were joined 2.10 2.11 2.8 2.9

There was a surge in house building and a subsequent doubling of the population between 1851 and There was a surge in house building and a subsequent doubling of the population Osborne Grove 1871. It was during this period that housing developments, such as Alma Buildings, as railway occupations increased and Rope Lane were built, creating a village centre. The range of and engine fitters, points-men employees moved into the area, mainly labourers, but also included railway clerks. Shavington-cum-Gresty hosts two grade-II listed buildings: Shavington Lodge, a red-brick farmhouse listed buildings: Shavington Shavington-cum-Gresty hosts two grade-II Hall, built in 1877 in the Tudor Revival style as a small built in the early 19th century, and Shavington who briefly courted the the 20th Earl of Shrewsbury, country house for Charles Chetwynd-Talbot, Langtry. favours of the “Jersey Lily”, the music hall and stage actress, Lillie skilled craftsmen. Local employment was mainly farming, but there were also other trades employing the population, These included bricklayers, blacksmiths, joiners, shoemakers and tailors. Amongst town of establishment of the there were comparatively large numbers of domestic servants. The over the following Crewe by the Grand Junction Railway Company in 1837 and its subsequent growth fifteen to twenty years had a dramatic effect on Shavington-cum-Gresty. century, as being held by Hugh de Greysty. In the early 16th century, Thomas Smyth of Chester century, as being held by Hugh de Greysty. who subsequently sold their overlordship of the Davenports, acquired the manor of Grasty, under the end of the 16th century. Later, Cholmondeleys towards the rights to the Barony of Nantwich to the the Manor of Shavington-cum-Gresty and, according to the Broughton family became Lords of Delves Broughton was the Lord of the Manor. Kelly’s Directory of 1939, Major Sir H.J. was a rural area with some large farm houses, country Until the late 1840s, Shavington-cum-Gresty no village centre and the nearest or in pairs. There was residences and small cottages, often isolated of Wybunbury. church was in the neighbouring village Suggestion has been made that Shavington was first mentioned in the Domesday Book as made that Shavington was first mentioned Suggestion has been Sound. Santune was held by William, also been suggested that Santune is “Santune”, but it has the first Norman Earl of Chester, the overlordship of Hugh of Avranches, Baron of Malbank, under of Shavington was in the mention first followers of William the Conqueror. The both of whom were Lord of the Manor of “Shavinton”. The the 1280s, when William Wodenot was time of Edward I, in century. Woodnoth’s held the manor into the 17th first mentioned during the reign of Edward II, in the early 14th Gresty was a separate manor and was HISTORY OF SHAVINGTON-CUM-GRESTY OF SHAVINGTON-CUM-GRESTY HISTORY of and the hamlet of Shavington the large village parish comprising is a civil Shavington-cum-Gresty of was part Shavington-cum-Gresty a mile to the north of Shavington village. Gresty, which lies half status changed. parish its parish of Wybunbury until 1894 when the ancient ecclesiastical 2.7 2.6 2.5 2.4 2.3 2.1 2.2 2.

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The population is older than the average in England, and has less children under the age of 16 children under the age The population is older than the average in England, and has less than the national average. • SHAVINGTON-CUM-GRESTY TODAY 4520 people, living At the time of the 2011 census, Shavington-cum-Gresty was a Parish of around there have been in 2005 households. However further growth has taken place; since April 2010 with more than 700 planning permissions granted within the Parish boundary for over 1500 dwellings, completions by September 2019. Based on the 2011 census, we know that: BUILT CHARACTER AND DESIGN CHARACTER BUILT guide https://www.cheshireeast.gov.uk/ prepared a design Council has recently Cheshire East planning/spatial_planning/cheshire_east_local_plan/supplementary_plan_documents/design- principally toward larger scale is geared The guide guide-supplementary-planning-document.aspx The intention is to both guide but is also relevant to smaller scale development. housing proposals, for Cheshire East Council a basis of new development but to also provide and improve the quality The guide highlights that area. to the does not contribute in a positive way to reject a design that towns nestle within market part of the country, where picturesque Cheshire East is a fantastic be protected. Its character and that should It is a very special and unique place unspoilt countryside. its residents. and the quality of life enjoyed by the Borough attractiveness underpins falls within ‘Salt identified, and Shavington-cum-Gresty Five settlement character areas have been comprises of more rural areas where dispersed and Engineering Towns’, which predominantly and, by contrast, areas dominated network of winding lanes farmsteads and hamlets are linked by a sites. by the large scale urban centres and industrial of brick, stone, slate and clay materials include a mix The design guide highlights that traditional across the character area. Render can also be found roof tile. Examples of timber-framed buildings late Victorian and Edwardian half is common amongst or pebbledash over a brick plinth or lower form of plaques, date-stones and Terracotta detailing in the properties, as well as post-war housing. on many Victorian properties. moulded parts are a popular accessory area. Many properties have can be seen across the character A wide variety of boundary treatments A low brick wall with stone at the back of pavement. open frontages to the street or are located terraces. Typical Traditional in association with Victorian coping (often painted) is commonly found within the character area properties exist Detailing Features typical of early and mid-Victorian bay windows, semi-circular including paired front doors to terraced properties, rounded or angled roofs. fanlights with shaped stone or arched brick lintels and steeply pitched 5. 5.1 4. 4.1 4.2 4.3 4.4

Regularly spaced large farmsteads, dispersed hamlets, market towns and larger settlements hamlets, market towns Regularly spaced large farmsteads, dispersed Estate parklands and gardens and salt Nationally important reserves of silica sand 6 national nature reserves Canals, national cycling routes, 500km+ of public rights of way and Prominent, discontinuous sandstone ridges and locally distinct orchards of coniferous woodlands Few woodlands but locally extensive tracts scattered throughout maintained boundaries Strong field patterns with generally well Dominance of dairy farming meres and mosses important wetlands, Diversity of wetland habitats, internationally waders regionally important breeding Extensive peat floodplains supporting Multiple rivers and field ponds moated houses on the plain forts, ridge and furrow and Archaeological evidence of iron-age hill Extensive, gently undulating plain • • • • • • • • • • • • • the introduction of fences in the landscape are more recent events. This is a landscape of strong This is a landscape the introduction of fences in the landscape are more recent events. is very dense settlement pattern contrasts with many local variations, and in places the relatively of this Crewe and the development obvious. The area is heavily influenced by its close proximity to the 20th century. Accordingly railway town, in particular the rapid expansion that it underwent in and Shavington, Weston the nucleated settlements on the fringes of Crewe - Haslington, Hough, In recent years this Wheelock have also undergone modern growth, as has Sandbach to the north. of arising from the development area has experienced significant change to landscape character extensive new residential areas upon former agricultural land.’ The Subtype LFW7 (Barthomley Character Area) is described as follows – ‘This gently undulating follows – ‘This gently undulating The Subtype LFW7 (Barthomley Character Area) is described as as far as as Nantwich and east character area is located south of Sandbach and runs as far west and This reflects the re-use Alsager. Fields are small-large in size and regular- irregular in pattern. and Loss of boundaries adaptation of medieval and post-medieval fields in the modern period. surrounded by the Parishes of Willaston, Rope, Wistaston, Hough, Wybunbury, Basford, and the of Willaston, Rope, Wistaston, surrounded by the Parishes (the A500), which was opened in The Shavington-Basford-Hough Bypass southern part of Crewe. to the north and Shavington to the south. divides the Parish in two, with Gresty May 2003, physically partly classifies the Parish as urban, and Character Assessment 2008 partly The Cheshire Landscape Type. The western part of the Farms and Woods Landscape Character as lying within the Lower Character Area). The key characteristics of the Lower Parish lies within subtype LFW7 (Barthomley – Farms and Woods Character Type include LANDSCAPE and features, some undulating flat, with is predominantly of Shavington-cum-Gresty The landscape in of shifting sands, which stretch the Cheshire Plain. The parish has a history rests on the edge of the majority of which is farmland, and is The Parish comprises 950 acres, a line to the next Parish. 3.3 3.2 3.1 3.

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11 Shavington-cum-Gresty Neighbourhood Plan – Regulation 15 version 15 Regulation – Plan Neighbourhood Shavington-cum-Gresty The questionnaire had a good mix of age groups returning responses. Unusually, the largest Unusually, the largest The questionnaire had a good mix of age groups returning responses. age group. The full response rate was from 25-44 year olds, with 48% of responses fitting into this 18-24 year olds, age range of the community was covered however, with 6% of responses from for under and 16% from the over 60s. Additionally, 37 children returned a specific questionnaire returned the and 17 businesses 13s, eleven teenagers filled in the specific teenage questionnaire, the policies received to help shape business questionnaire. Much valuable information was therefore of the Neighbourhood Plan. and issues at local services The results highlighted that there is high car usage and some parking in a privately most people live amenities; almost everyone who replied was connected to the internet; wanted to move within owned semi-detached or detached house; a number of people had family who housing for their needs; the Parish, or move back into the Parish but had been unable to find suitable residents be welcomed. Many the public footpaths are well used; and more recreation space would worried that place in the Parish, and commented on the large amount of new building that was taking that the new with the pressure Shavington-cum-Gresty did not have adequate infrastructure to cope would developments would bring. Many residents were also concerned that Shavington-cum-Gresty lose its village feel. Key to this programme was publicity to gain residents engagement. This was gained via public via public was gained This engagement. residents to gain publicity was this programme Key to via the Parish communication and electronic events, by post, attendance at community meetings, page. and a Facebook Plan website dedicated Neighbourhood along with a Council website, in found in more detail can be the results gathered methods and on consultation Further information of the Shavington-cum-Gresty version that will accompany the submitted the Consultation Statement Neighbourhood Plan. Neighbourhood Plan was formally Area for the Shavington-cum-Gresty The proposed Neighbourhood of a steering group in January 2016. August 2016, following the setting up designated on 17th on 30th November 2015, and then Neighbourhood Plans were held, firstly Two presentations on and ask questions from a guest when the public were invited to attend on 29th February 2016, who had experience of helping communities prepare their speaker from Cheshire Community Action Neighbourhood Plans. was hand delivered to every an information leaflet A comprehensive questionnaire along with to be completed by the 14th November 2016. (The household in the Parish in October 2016 812 responses were received, a questionnaire can be seen at https://shavingtononline.co.uk/). for children under 12, for teenagers questionnaires response rate of approximately 45%. Additionally, distributed. The questionnaires could be filled in online, aged 13-17, and for local businesses were throughout the Parish. four convenient locations picked up by volunteers, or returned to such as whether respondents or their families were The questionnaire asked a number of questions, and services residents used; which local facilities intending to move within the Parish or outside; respondents used the public footpaths and bridleways what transport methods were used; whether that would be used to help agreed with statements and play areas; and whether or not residents results of the questionnaires were used as a basis on which draw up a vision for the community. The to develop the visions, objectives and policies. 6.9 6.10 6.3 6.4 6.5 6.6 6.7 6.8

Plan and its development Promote a high degree of awareness of the project Plan Encourage everyone to contribute to the development of the Neighbourhood status of the Neighbourhood Promote consultation events and provide regular updates on the Households are less overcrowded than average for England, but there are more people than average for England, but Households are less overcrowded than for England average in fuel poverty than the average per household than the of transport, with more cars The car is relied upon heavily as a mode households with no car average in England, and fewer than average hectare compared to the with 9.98 people per The population density is higher than average, national average of 4.1 persons per hectare. There are slightly less people on average with a limiting long term illness term people on average with a limiting long There are slightly less who are self-employed, work 49 + than average number of residents There is a slightly lower who work from home hours per week, and lower number of people with a slightly of people with no qualifications and There is a lower level level qualifications than average degree or equivalent which differs from the national proportion of detached homes (36%) The Parish has a large compared to the national (55.8% proportion of semi-detached homes average of 22%, a larger of The Parish has a higher proportion lower numbers of flats and terraces. average of 30.7%) and less rental properties owner occupied homes than average, and affordability ratio of 11.5 but still have an overall House prices are lower than the average, income) (median house price as a ratio of median The population has significantly less people who were born outside the UK or from black or black or UK or from the born outside who were people less has significantly The population groups than average minority ethnic England crimes than the with less recorded be safer than average, is fortunate to The community average living in claimants or pension credit benefits, council tax fewer than average There are and fewer children in poverty Shavington-cum-Gresty • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • objectives and policies from the community. From the outset the Parish Council were determined Parish Council were determined objectives and policies from the community. From the outset the to inform the Steering that the residents should be kept informed and given every opportunity played a major role in Group of their views. Communication and consultation, in various forms, have formulating the Neighbourhood Plan. It was therefore considered important to - and businesses in the village have continued to develop and there are now over 50 businesses in the to develop and there and businesses in the village have continued village. CONSULTATION derive its vision, The Shavington-cum-Gresty Neighbourhood Plan is community driven and must Shavington-cum-Gresty today is therefore a relatively prosperous area with the majority of residents a relatively prosperous Shavington-cum-Gresty today is therefore more than one motor vehicle per household. The shops owning their own homes and many with 6.2 6.1 6. 5.2

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for extensions to existing dwellings where the extension is not disproportionate to the original to the original for extensions to existing dwellings where the extension is not disproportionate dwelling; buildings they replace of an existing business. for development that is essential for the expansion or redevelopment the infill of a small gap with one or two dwellings in an otherwise built up frontage; affordable dwellings in an otherwise the infill of a small gap with one or two ‘Rural Exceptions Housing contained in Policy SC 6 housing, in accordance with the criteria sustainable development is exceptional in design and for Local Needs’ or where the dwelling terms; substantial and where the building is permanent, for the re-use of existing rural buildings rebuilding or extension; would not require extensive alteration, new buildings not materially (including dwellings) by for the replacement of existing buildings larger than the buildings they replace; The draft Part Two of the Cheshire East Local Plan Strategy SADPD (Site Allocations and (Site Allocations and The draft Part Two of the Cheshire East Local Plan Strategy SADPD The purpose Development Policies) has defined a settlement boundary for Shavington-cum-Gresty. most suitable towards the of defined settlement boundaries is to assist in directing built development intended relationship between and sustainable locations across the borough and to define the will development proposals settlements and the countryside beyond. Within settlement boundaries, and do not function of the settlement be supported where they are in keeping with the scale, role and as the area is designated conflict with other relevant plan policies. Outside the settlement boundary, boundaries, to define settlement open countryside in the local plan. Neighbourhood Plans are able in the boundary as proposed and it is agreed that the Neighbourhood Plan will define the settlement draft SADPD. HOUSING AND DESIGN POLICIES POLICIES AND DESIGN HOUSING objectives:- has the following Neighbourhood Plan The Shavington-cum-Gresty of Shavington-cum-Gresty needs future housing to meet the current and • To deliver appropriate the character and identity of Shavington-cum-Gresty • To protect and enhance iv. v. POLICY HOU1 – NEW HOUSING POLICY HOU1 proposals (including change of boundary defined on Figure C, development Within the settlement and function of Shavington- role where they are in keeping with the scale, use) will be supported in the local plan. other relevant policies cum-Gresty and do not conflict with any applies. Plan Strategy Local PG6 of the Policy Countryside Open boundary, settlement the Outside for the purposes of agriculture, that is essential Within the Open Countryside, only development undertaken by public service essential works forestry, outdoor recreation, public infrastructure, to a rural area will be permitted. for other uses appropriate authorities or statutory undertakers, or Exceptions may be made: i. ii. iii. 8.2 8. 8.1

To support and enhance the local economy To deliver appropriate housing to meet the current and future needs of Shavington-cum-Gresty To deliver appropriate housing to meet the current and future needs To protect and enhance the character and identity of Shavington-cum-Gresty To protect the environment and access to the open countryside To improve services and facilities problems To encourage sustainable forms of transport and mitigate parking ------Neighbourhood Plan seek to deliver these objectives: Following on from the vision, the following objectives have been identified, and the policies of the identified, and the policies Following on from the vision, the following objectives have been VISION AND OBJECTIVES the key issues raised by local people during the initial stages The vision and objectives are based on been summarised and refined by the Steering Group and of the consultation process. They have to form the basis of the Neighbourhood Plan. discussed at a drop in event with the community is: The vision for Shavington-cum-Gresty bodies provided by Cheshire East Council as required under Regulation 14, Town and Country Regulation Cheshire East Council as required under bodies provided by 129 comments were made 2012. Planning Regulations (General) Planning, England Neighbourhood accordingly, prior to modified Plan were considered and the Neighbourhood at this stage which that have taken place the consultations and examination. Further details of its formal submission in the Consultation Statement be found of the Neighbourhood Plan can throughout the preparation the submitted Neighbourhood Plan. which accompanies Once the results of the questionnaire had been gathered and analysed, members of the of members and analysed, gathered had been of the questionnaire the results Once the School Fete Festival and at the Summer group attended events Plan steering Neighbourhood vision, their views on the draft and ask from the questionnaire, community the results to show the and policy ideas. objectives to the list of statutory and other Neighbourhood Plan was submitted The Shavington-cum-Gresty - OBJECTIVES - - - - - VISION a vibrant and inclusive village, with improved open spaces, In 2030 Shavington-cum-Gresty will be Shavington-cum-Gresty will facilities, infrastructure and services for everyone who lives and visits. will countryside. New housing remain as a distinct village with its own identity surrounded by open be easy The village will be of an appropriate type and scale to meet the needs of the community. and safe to get around, with thriving local businesses. 7.3 7.2 7.1 7. 6.12 6.11

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The 2011 census indicated that the housing stock in Shavington-cum-Gresty has a higher than The 2011 census indicated that the housing stock in Shavington-cum-Gresty of and England, at 36.48% average number of detached properties than both Cheshire East proportion of semi- properties, compared to 35.55% and 22.43% respectively. There is a far larger compared to 32.56% detached properties than the borough and England average, at 55.78% at only 6.04% and31.23% respectively. Shavington-cum-Gresty has a far lower number of terraces, There are very of the dwelling stock, compared to 21.25% in Cheshire East and 24.46% in England. to an average few flats or apartments, which comprise only 1.25% of the dwelling stock, compared of 10.17% in Cheshire East, and 21.16% in England. As part of the evidence base for Part Two of the Local Plan, Cheshire East Council produced a produced Council East Plan, Cheshire the Local Two of for Part base of the evidence As part https://cheshireeast-consult.objective.co.uk/portal/planning/cs/ Settlement Report Shavington is for Shavington development level of housing that the expected This highlighted SADPD/evidence. already being led to 332 units and permissions have that completions from 2010-2030, but 335 units on appeal since permission given planning 29 units have been Additionally, a further committed. that ‘it is not therefore concludes Settlement Report. The Settlement Report the production of the (Para 3.11). Appendix 1 SADPD’ in the to actively allocate sites in Shavington therefore necessary Plan area. Neighbourhood to the approved planning applications relevant includes a list of all Shavington-cum-Gresty (see for Note have also produced a Housing Advice Cheshire East Council need for the Parish and housing which has indicated the likely https://shavingtononline.co.uk/), Note was prepared in November Advice Plan policies. The Housing helped inform the Neighbourhood and best practice. The Advice endorsed by Planning Practice Guidance 2016, using methodology projections, census data, dwelling completion rates Note looked at evidence such as household for the parishes, along with quantum of housing and the local plan strategy to give an appropriate range of potential housing target for indicated that the upper characteristics of the housing need. This was 317 dwellings. Shavington-cum-Gresty for the plan period part of the plan period, it is not committed during the early Given the number of units completed or which has been reflected sites for residential development, considered necessary to allocate further The housing policies in the Two of the Local Plan (SADPD). by Cheshire East Council in the draft Part development within the settlement appropriate small scale Neighbourhood Plan will allow for further boundary. Housing Mix and Type types, with a limit of one third being detached. The remainder (both market and affordable) should market and affordable) types, with a limit of one third being detached. The remainder (both favour smaller homes, bungalows, apartments, terraced or semi-detached. of a wide range of Where viable and appropriate, housing should meet the requirements of include the requirements households without the necessity for substantial alterations. These of older people. The design families with push chairs, wheelchair users, disabled visitors, and other while not compromising housing should maximise utility, independence and quality of life, design issues such as aesthetics or cost effectiveness. POLICY HOU2 – HOUSING MIX AND TYPE POLICY HOU2 – HOUSING MIX for a different mix, in show a robust justification Unless viability or other material considerations mix of order to redress the imbalance of the current housing stock and ensure an appropriate a mix of house housing in Shavington-cum-Gresty, new housing developments should comprise 8.12 8.8 8.9 8.10 8.11

but it is considered that the development requirements of Shavington-cum-Gresty can be met by can but it is considered that the development requirements of Shavington-cum-Gresty planning permission. development that has already been completed and schemes with Policy PG 8 of the Draft Part Two ‘Spatial Distribution of Development: Local Service Centres’ Local Service Centres’ Policy PG 8 of the Draft Part Two ‘Spatial Distribution of Development: Centre is that each Local Service highlights the extent of employment land and housing development homes. in the order of 335 new expected to accommodate. For Shavington-cum-Gresty, this is in the local requirements Through the SADPD sites are identified to meet the residual development is in over the plan period service centres, so that the overall level of development in each centre the SADPD, have site allocations in accordance with Policy PG8. Seven of the Local Service centres distribution and the proportion of the 3500 homes that each area should develop is being consulted should area proportion of the 3500 homes that each distribution and the SADPD. Consultation took place of the Cheshire East Local Plan Strategy upon through Part Two is unlikely to be available until Autumn 2019. The definitive policy document in Autumn 2018 and been drafted based on Cheshire East the Neighbourhood Plan policies have 2020. Consequently, and published as definitive. The which have yet to be finally confirmed proposals for development evidence, however, and so has the SADPD is the most up to date housing evidence used to draft policies. the drafting of the Neighbourhood Plan been considered in Figure C – Settlement Boundary for Shavington-cum-Gresty Shavington-cum-Gresty is defined as a Local Service Centre within the adopted Cheshire East East adopted Cheshire the within Centre Service as a Local is defined Shavington-cum-Gresty Plan is the within the Local requirement identified The 36,000 dwelling Strategy Part One. Local Plan Plan period. across the Cheshire East development within requirement for housing minimum Local Service that the 13 Local Plan outlines undertaken for the Distribution work The Spatial an extra 10% buffer. The geographical 3500 homes over the Plan period, plus Centres should take 8.7 8.6 8.5 8.4 8.3

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The density of development must be appropriate to the site and its surroundings. The The density of development must be appropriate to the site and more units at a higher demolition of large properties for the redevelopment of the site of density must not have an adverse effect on the existing street scene and residential amenity. number of spaces All dwellings should have off-street parking in accordance with the Garage sizes defined in the Cheshire East Local Plan Strategy Parking Standards. and be large should accord with the Cheshire East Local Plan Parking Standards for egress within the enough to fit at least an average modern family size car, with room garage. Development adjoining open countryside should provide a sympathetic transition. Development adjoining open countryside to its location treatments appropriate Development should be bordered by boundary included in new and detailing should be Where appropriate, traditional materials designs. the amenity of that it does not prejudice New housing should be positioned such of overshadowing, property by reason future occupiers or the occupiers of adjacent disturbance, odour, or in any other way. overlooking, visual intrusion, noise and normally be uniform in design. New residential development should not the back of the should be set to Wherever possible, new residential development pavement. on site to preserve features should be retained Wherever possible, existing landscape the landscape character. standards in terms of New residential development which is built to high sustainability energy and resource efficiency is encouraged.

i) j) a) b) c) d) e) f) g) h) It is important that any new development is of high quality design, enhancing the local character enhancing the local character It is important that any new development is of high quality design, that developments should of the parish. The National Planning Policy Framework highlights and built environment be sympathetic to local character and history, including the surrounding innovation or change. landscape setting, while not preventing or discouraging appropriate no further losses to the supply of homes for older people in the Parish, and indeed new homes or new homes indeed and Parish, in the older people for of homes to the supply losses no further be welcomed. boundary would within the settlement ‘lifetime’ homes Design POLICY HOU4 – LOCAL CHARACTER AND HOUSE DESIGN – LOCAL CHARACTER AND HOUSE POLICY HOU4 of the settlement representative are characteristic features and materials To ensure that buildings, of new developments should the design and layout character of Shavington-cum-Gresty, or any updated version. (2016) of the Cheshire East Design Guide demonstrate consideration and viable: appropriate where take the following into account, New development should 8.20 8.19

Road, Edwards Close, Lordsmill Road and Santune Court. Unfortunately in 2012/13 Santune House Road, Edwards Close, Lordsmill Road and Santune Court. Unfortunately in 2012/13 there are It is considered vital that closed, which provided valuable respite care for elderly people. those with support or care needs. As mentioned above, the Housing Advice Note (see https:// those with support or care needs. As mentioned above, the Housing Advice Note proportion a higher than average shavingtononline.co.uk/) indicated that Shavington-cum-Gresty has of middle age of elderly age groups (65-84 and 85 and over) and significantly higher proportion raised the groups (45-64). A number of residents, through the Neighbourhood Plan questionnaire, living in ensure that they could stay importance of having homes for the elderly within the village, to Shavington. Recent the elderly in the Parish. There are currently only a small number of homes specifically for mere 1.5% for the elderly – a calculations indicate that there are approximately 27 units specifically at Barons and are located of total households. These are bungalows to rent from a social landlord The NPPF defines older people as people over or approaching retirement age, including the active, retirement age, including The NPPF defines older people as people over or approaching accessible, newly retired, through to the very frail elderly; and whose housing needs can encompass for and specialised housing adaptable general needs housing through to the full age of retirement Housing for Older People Many comments from the Neighbourhood Plan questionnaire raised the importance of having a the Neighbourhood Plan questionnaire Many comments from for local young people developed homes with residents wishing to see smaller better mix of housing, or move to more downsize to either village, or for elderly people wanting wishing to stay in the types. appropriate dwelling for a mix of dwelling types and with Cheshire East Council’s policy requirement The policy complies Framework which states that the size, type and tenure of sizes, and with the National Planning Policy the community should be assessed and reflected in planning housing needed for different groups in policies. The Housing Advice Note (see https://shavingtononline.co.uk/) indicated that Shavington-cum- that Shavington-cum- indicated (see https://shavingtononline.co.uk/) Note Advice The Housing 85 and over) and (65-84 and age groups proportion of elderly a higher than average Gresty has children and young are fewer (45-64). There of middle age groups higher proportion significantly and therefore to deliver smaller policy will help average. This Parish than the Borough adults in the to residents wishing those elderly homes for while helping to provide family homes, more affordable turn will free up family homes. downsize – which in the accommodation is no longer needed, or the need can be met elsewhere through the existing or the need can be met the accommodation is no longer needed, in the Parish. will be replaced elsewhere housing stock, or the accommodation housing for older people within the the quality or quantity of Any proposals to enhance and improve settlement boundary will be supported. POLICY HOU3 – HOUSING FOR OLDER PEOPLE POLICY HOU3 – HOUSING FOR not be permitted unless this for older people will The loss or redevelopment of existing housing for older people to be to provide accommodation includes the provision of new units designed be lost – unless in exceptional of existing units that will available in at least the equivalent number through an up to date housing needs survey that circumstances it can be robustly demonstrated 8.18 8.17 8.16 8.15 8.14 8.13

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Shavington-cum-Gresty has a number of public footpaths that allow wonderful views and access to Shavington-cum-Gresty has a number of public footpaths that allow wonderful of the and Wybunbury. Some the countryside (see Figure D) and offer rural connections to Hough trees; is a walkway through network offers options for circular walks. Additionally, Oaktree Walk in the green gap Evergreen Way walkway beside the brook, and there are numerous footpaths countryside. but the Shavington-cum-Gresty is fortunate to be surrounded by the open countryside, as they were avoiding walking Neighbourhood Plan questionnaire highlighted that some residents routes are didn’t always feel safe. 96% of respondents agreed or strongly agreed that walking had used 50% of respondents important to preserve connections with the countryside, and over 22% of A sizeable minority of a public footpath or bridleway in the Parish in the past six months. are few green at some point. There respondents had found some public footpaths to be inaccessible is very the open countryside spaces within the village, meaning that being able to easily access Council by Cheshire East important to the residents. The Green Space Strategy that was prepared space in access to natural open as evidence for the Local Plan highlighted that measures to improve Shavington-cum-Gresty should be investigated. ENVIRONMENT POLICIES ENVIRONMENT objective:- has the following Neighbourhood Plan The Shavington-cum-Gresty and access to the open countryside • To protect the environment POLICY ENV1 – FOOTPATHS AND CYCLEWAYS POLICY ENV1 – maintenance of the existing and will be promoted through protection Access to the countryside existing PROW), its enhancement (PROW) network (see Figure D -map of Public Right of Way lanes. the safety of users of rural roads and where possible, and or any cycleway, will not or degradation of any PROW, Any development that leads to the loss only if a suitable alternative can circumstances, and then be permitted in other than very special clear and demonstrable or cycleways should provide be provided. Proposals to divert PROWs benefits for the wider community. routes for non-motorised users accessible traffic-free Any new development must provide easy, cyclists and where people with prams or baby-buggies, (to include pedestrians, disabled people, nearby countryside. The and open spaces, and appropriate equestrians) to shops, facilities will be supported. provision of any such additional routes described above) must be taken into account in all traffic The needs of non-motorised users (as arising from an increase lanes and roads. Hazards planning, but especially in relation to rural residential or commercial use are converted to in vehicle numbers where agricultural buildings ensure this may include, for Measures to be taken to will need to be taken into consideration. where possible, improvements to from vehicular traffic example, separation of pedestrians/cyclists signage, or means of speed reduction. 9.2 9.3 9. 9.1 Existing landscape features should be retained on site to preserve the landscape character retained on site to preserve Existing landscape features should be A wide variety of building styles reflecting different periods in the growth of the settlement different periods in the A wide variety of building styles reflecting gables onto the street Two-storey properties with steep roofed main property the same material as the Boundary walls often constructed from to street providing strong enclosure Properties often set to back of pavement the main building material Brick of various shades and textures is area the settlement character All eras of architecture are found within Ridge are a key feature of many settlements Long views to the Pennines and Sandstone countryside and settlements dominate and influence the Flashes, rivers, canals and field ponds of this character area • • • • • • • • • given rise to many comments and suggestions during public consultation on the preparation of the given rise to many comments and suggestions during public consultation on the Shavington Neighbourhood Plan. guidance is Cheshire East do not stipulate any minimum or maximum density numbers. However, of the ‘The design and density provided in the Cheshire East Local Plan Strategy which states that of the and respond to the contents development should reflect the location and character of the area following – part 2 includes the Council’s most up to date Design Guidance.’ The CEC Design Guide have a or the countryside would paragraph: ‘sub-urban residential areas adjacent to open spaces reduced density and less formal character with more generous gardens.’ The Neighbourhood Plan questionnaire results highlighted that almost 60% of respondents agreed results highlighted that almost The Neighbourhood Plan questionnaire such as solar panels and rain incorporate sustainable features, or strongly agreed that houses should water capture. have no Levels of car ownership in Shavington-cum-Gresty are high. Only 11.6% of households 2.7% of residents in car which is less than half of the national average (25.8%, 2011 Census). Only There have to 11% in England. Shavington-cum-Gresty travel to work by public transport, compared It has parking in Shavington. been persistent and widespread problems of inappropriate on-street highlights that within this category, traditional materials include a mix of brick stone, slate and clay mix of a this category, traditional materials include highlights that within amongst late Victorian is common half Pebbledash over a brick plinth or lower roof tile. Render or buildings are uncommon rendered as well as post-war housing. Fully and Edwardian properties, when in small groups. especially in the townscape where they do occur, but are strong features accessory on parts are a popular and moulded of plaques, datestones detailing in the form Terracotta be seen across the character can A wide variety of boundary treatments many Victorian properties. at the back of pavement. are located have open frontages to the street or area. Many properties relevant to Shavington-cum-Gresty include:- The Salt & Engineering Towns Design Cues Cheshire East Council has recently prepared a design guide https://www.cheshireeast.gov.uk/ guide https://www.cheshireeast.gov.uk/ a design prepared recently Council has East Cheshire planning/spatial_planning/cheshire_east_local_plan/supplementary_plan_documents/design-guide- of and attractiveness the character highlights that The guide supplementary-planning-document.aspx and its residents. by the Borough of life enjoyed underpins the quality Cheshire East category. The design guide Towns falls within the Salt and Engineering Shavington-cum-Gresty 8.26 8.25 8.24 8.23 8.22 8.21

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woodland and ancient or veteran trees) unless there are wholly exceptional reasons and a suitable reasons and woodland and ancient or veteran trees) unless there are wholly exceptional compensation strategy exists. Trees and hedgerows Trees and developments trees that exist in Shavington-cum-Gresty, Many residents enjoy the existing large important characteristic of the their designs. Trees are an have not always incorporated trees into and habitats to valued wildlife. providing biodiversity village adding to the rural and village identity, a strong view of the importance of Plan questionnaire gave Many respondents to the Neighbourhood of respondents agreed or strongly agreed that there should trees and hedgerows to the village. 91% with additional trees planted, for construction purposes, be adequate mitigation if trees are removed preserve any trees and hedgerows on site. and that developments should, where possible, protected, and further appropriate trees and hedgerows are This policy seeks to ensure that valued of the NPPF of conserving and to deliver one of the aims coverage forthcoming. The policy helps NPPF states that planning permission should be refused enhancing the natural environment. The habitats (such as ancient for development resulting in the loss or deterioration of irreplaceable POLICY ENV2 – TREES AND HEDGEROWS ENV2 – TREES POLICY and amenity, biodiversity contribution to the a significant and trees which make Hedgerows development which would and of the surrounding area should be preserved, landscape character circumstances, where In exceptional them will not normally be permitted. adversely impact upon of preserving trees and benefit are considered to outweigh the the benefits of development The retention of trees mitigation. will be permitted subject to appropriate hedgerows, development will always be preferable. and hedgerows in situ assessment will be submitted may threaten protected trees an arboricultural Where a development with development proposals. suitable plantings of trees and be required to include New developments will, where appropriate, hedgerows. 9.9 9.10 9.11 9.12 development should contribute to the creation of a good quality, integrated and accessible multi- of a good quality, development should contribute to the creation functional network of green spaces. Public Rights of Way 2018 Figure D – Map of Shavington-Cum Gresty’s The Neighbourhood Plan aims to protect the existing network of footpaths and cycleways and take footpaths of Plan aims to protect the existing network The Neighbourhood provision. the existing enhance, connect, improve or add to any opportunities to conserving and enhancing the natural help deliver one of the NPPF’s aims of This policy seeks to The NPPF indicates that policies should of promoting healthy communities. environment, and also be sought to provide better should public rights of way and that opportunities protect and enhance of way networks. rights public example by adding links to existing facilities for users, for highlights that Cheshire policy ‘SE6 Green Infrastructure’ The Cheshire East Local Plan Strategy spaces for people to enjoy, and accessible network of green East aims to deliver a good quality, and The Neighbourhood Plan questionnaire also highlighted that a number of respondents (43%) had (43%) respondents of that a number highlighted also questionnaire Plan The Neighbourhood or there were no cycle condition, safe, in good that the roads weren’t due to feeling avoided cycling agreed that agreed or strongly of respondents Additionally, 81% storage facilities. lanes or cycle cycling routes would safe Encouraging in Shavington-cum-Gresty. should be promoted safer cycling the Parish. problems within traffic and parking help reduce 9.8 9.7 9.6 9.5 9.4

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23 Shavington-cum-Gresty Neighbourhood Plan – Regulation 15 version 15 Regulation – Plan Neighbourhood Shavington-cum-Gresty Local roads are subject to regular flooding impeding pedestrian and vehicle access as well as as well as access vehicle and pedestrian impeding flooding regular subject to roads are Local systems will inevitably drainage over” of the natural “concreting upon property. Continued impacting of significant increase the risk will only Further developments surface water. lead to increased flooding. drainage, but provide their mains by large areas of the Parish are not served Outside of the village the village itself is However, systems. treatment plant foul drainage own septic tank or package present sewerage system the of the system and since the installation served by a mains drainage and restricting access for system significantly, putting stress on the existing village has expanded systems is provided, and sewerage repairs. Unless adequate space around improvements and any pumped or attenuated designs are installed within new developments, failsafe measures and sewers even if the cost to mains connect to fail. By requiring developers to facility has the potential public health dangers will be of sewage treatment solutions, the occurrence is higher than private eliminated. flooding of existing adjacent properties, some Recent housing developments have caused new developments do not impact ensure that the building of significantly. There is therefore a need on Newcastle Road and Crewe flooding of gardens negatively on neighbouring homes. Substantial caused by recent development. example of the problems Road for a period of eleven months is one from the commencement of building work. Shavington Other sites have had major flooding problems can cause local flooding when of impermeable soils, which is an area with particular geology, layers activity. the surface soils are disturbed by development meet the challenge of climate Policy Framework is to One of the aims of the National Planning increased vulnerability to the should be planned to avoid change and flooding. New development range of impacts arising from climate change. Figure F - Map of Flood Risk 2018 9.15 9.16 9.17 9.18 9.19

Water Management and Drainage Figure E– Map of Shavington-cum-Gresty’s Protected Trees 2018 Trees 2018 Protected of Shavington-cum-Gresty’s E– Map Figure through planned improvements to the system, or can be provided in time to serve it in advance of through planned improvements to the system, or can be provided in time to serve the construction of the development. • An adequate soakaway or some other form of infiltration system. • An attenuated discharge to watercourse or other water body. • An attenuated discharge to public surface water sewer. • An attenuated discharge to public combined sewer. to provide development will need Where capacity is insufficient in the local sewerage system, the adequate to the nearest point of improvements to the sewer infrastructure to enable a connection permitted only if the network capacity as advised by United Utilities. New developments will be or either in its existing form can accommodate the additional demand for sewerage disposal maps will only be permitted in accordance with the NPPF. maps will only be permitted in accordance 2 and 3 should be subject to a site specific flood risk New development outside flood risk zones with the NPPF. assessment, where relevant, in accordance drainage or overload the foul To ensure that development will not increase surface water flooding ground, incorporate above system all proposals for new developments should, where possible, systems) or electrical based green, gravity reliant sustainable drainage systems (i.e. no mechanical including permeable surfaces for drives and paths. Surface water should be discharged in the following order of priority: POLICY ENV3 – WATER MANAGEMENT AND DRAINAGE POLICY ENV3 – WATER MANAGEMENT 2 & 3 as identified by the environment agency flood risk Development in areas of flood risk zones 9.14 9.13

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• an assessment has been undertaken which shows the facility to be surplus to requirements; or an assessment has been undertaken which by equivalent or better would be replaced the loss resulting from the proposed development in a suitable location; or provision in terms of quantity and quality the needs for which play or recreation provision, the development is for alternative amenity, clearly outweighs the loss. a) b) c) The community is fortunate that a new church is anticipated to be built in the village to replace to replace the village built in be to is anticipated new church that a is fortunate The community lies centrally within site which existing church This will free up the St. Marks Church. the existing church and the use of the new parking for the be used for further Ideally this site could the village. new building will offer that the It is anticipated of a green space. or for the development community, café, meeting room, a community use, providing and worship for both community modern facilities recognised the need in the have Church Additionally, Shavington Methodist play area and parking. the church and hall space to create a hub, and are hoping to reconfigure village for a community a possibility that the Post is also It hub, which would employ local people. coffee shop and village community. The projects have to the space, which would be of great benefit Office may use the much community support. against the loss of valued local facilities that Neighbourhood Plans should guard The NPPF highlights local services and community accessible the retention and development of and services and enable buildings, public houses and open spaces, cultural facilities such as local shops, meeting places, places of worship. Recreation areas POLICY COM3: THE PROVISION OF NEW OPEN SPACE FACILITIES East Local Plan policy All developments must at the very least comply with the Cheshire to public open spaces requirements for the provision of open space. The provision of additional further housing developments correct the existing shortfall will be strongly supported. Should in the these should be used take place which lead to the requirement for developer contributions, area and play facilities. village for the provision of additional open spaces, a multi-use game POLICY COM2: PLAY, RECREATION AND OPEN SPACE FACILITIES POLICY COM2: PLAY, RECREATION G will be protected and, where as shown on Figure All areas currently used for play and recreation supported when: uses will only be possible, enhanced. Development for alternative 10.5 10.6 10.7

COMMUNITY FACILITIES POLICIES FACILITIES COMMUNITY objective:- has the following Neighbourhood Plan The Shavington-cum-Gresty and facilities • To improve services Shavington Youth Club is managed as a charity and is based in the old school. There is a kitchen, Shavington Youth Club is managed as a charity and is based in the old school. Junior Youth Club is hall and games room run by Youth Leaders, Site Manager and volunteers. The East Council and is held on Monday and Thursday evenings. The building is leased from Cheshire from Shavington, surrounded by a garden and play areas. The Youth Club has members who come environment to help surrounding villages and the towns of Crewe and Nantwich. The club offers an is a vibrant Youth Club improve physical, mental and emotional health and well-being. Shavington sporting and community asset that works in partnership with other groups that offer recreational, the community. cultural programs that is inclusive for all individuals and groups within were all well used, with many being used daily by some respondents. were all well used, with many being used locations. In order to ensure the accessing more distant Any loss of facilities would increase traffic its status as a Local Service continued vibrancy and vitality of Shavington-cum-Gresty, to reflect and to in which to live and work Centre, and to ensure that the Parish remains an attractive place and that the improvement, visit, it is essential that the loss of facilities is resisted where possible, closed, the Post Office has enhancement and provision of facilities is supported. In recent years, due to the the service, which which has led to people needing to travel out of the parish to access the elderly. cars, particularly lack of public transport has led to difficulties for many people without Shavington-cum-Gresty has a number of community buildings and commercial services which are Shavington-cum-Gresty has a number Plan questionnaire asked residents how many times they valued by residents. The Neighbourhood that the services and shops The responses highlighted normally visited particular shops and facilities. community. of the old St. Marks the appropriate redevelopment The development of a new Church, and supported. The provision of facilities for use within Church Site for community uses will be Shavington Methodist Church will be supported. POLICY COM1: COMMUNITY FACILITIES AND LOCAL BUSINESSES COMMUNITY FACILITIES AND POLICY COM1: and improvement of all the retention, continued use, refurbishment The provision of and such as shops and businesses local and recreational facilities, together with community buildings supported. public houses will be community infrastructure from the Parish will be The loss of the shops, public houses and been actively marketed over that the existing uses have resisted unless it can be demonstrated equal or greater benefits to the use will provide an appropriate timeframe, and/or any replacement 10.4 10.3 10.2 10.1 10.

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The Community Infrastructure Levy (CIL) is a national scheme which allows local planning authorities The Community Infrastructure Levy (CIL) is a national scheme which allows local East infrastructure. Cheshire to set local charges for new development to fund the provision of and was through examination, Council have prepared a Charging Schedule for CIL which has been an appropriate approved in February 2019. The CIL rates need to be set at such a level to strike implications for the economic balance between the need to fund infrastructure and the potential rates for the details various viability of development in the borough. The charging Schedule therefore metre metre to £22 per square designated Neighbourhood Plan area ranging from £0 per square in the future - as However, funding mechanisms may be changed and the amounts required updated the rates can be altered should market conditions change. Figure G - Map of Shavington-cum-Gresty’s Open Spaces Open Spaces of Shavington-cum-Gresty’s G - Map Figure Developer Contributions The associated infrastructure that has been detailed for provision as part of the site specific as part of the site specific The associated infrastructure that has been detailed for provision the within principles of development for the three strategic sites in Shavington-cum-Gresty, Cheshire East Local Plan, must be adhered to. POLICY COM4: DEVELOPER CONTRIBUTIONS benefits it will have on address the impacts and All new development will be expected to and demonstrate how related to the development community infrastructure that is directly incorporate the necessary The proposal shall either any negative aspects can be mitigated. to such improvements in accordance with the most up to improvements or include a contribution Cheshire East Council. date funding mechanisms for developer contributions adopted by 10.15 10.13 10.14 Improvement of access to natural open space in Shavington-cum-Gresty should be investigated to natural open space in Shavington-cum-Gresty Improvement of access southern edges of the and eastern sports facilities for residents on the Accessibility to outdoor facilities within the outdoor along with the provision of further village should be addressed, settlement boundary should be investigated green space in Shavington-cum-Gresty The provision of amenity east of the village should be and north children’s play areas in the southwest The accessibility to improved should be investigated in a more accessible location The need for additional allotment facilities • • • • • provision, both in quantity, quality and accessibility’. outside the Parish having better facilities and being seen as cleaner and safer. 81% of respondents and safer. 81% of respondents outside the Parish having better facilities and being seen as cleaner of recreation space agreed or strongly agreed that Shavington-cum-Gresty should have more areas recreational lack of green space and in and on the outskirts of the village, and 66% felt that there is a to enhance the space within Shavington-cum-Gresty. The Parish Council is actively seeking ways provision of open spaces within the Parish. that all new Cheshire East Local Plan Policy SD2– Sustainable Development Principles states quality, design and location development will be expected to provide open space of an extent, development SE6 also states that all appropriate to the development and the local community. Policy space in existing open is required to ‘Secure new provision to help address identified shortages Throughout the consultation processes of the Plan, it is clear that the open spaces and play and of the Plan, it is clear that Throughout the consultation processes that there is a shortage and that valued, but a recognition recreation facilities in the parish are much with the provision of new ones of existing facilities, along therefore the enhancement and protection ball games, which was would be very much welcomed. In particular, Shavington has no free area for have to leave the Parish reflected in the questionnaire for teenagers, which highlighted how teenagers to play sport. outside visited play parks The Neighbourhood Plan questionnaire highlighted that more respondents due largely to the ones of Shavington-cum-Gresty on a regular basis than the ones within the Parish, An Open Space Strategy was produced in 2012 as evidence for the Cheshire East Local An Open Space Strategy was produced Plan https://www.cheshireeast.gov.uk/pdf/planning/spatial-planning/open-spaces- The report clearly highlights the deficiencies in assessment-2012/2012-02-06%20lsc%20report.pdf. The Strategy considered each local service centre’s facilities open spaces in Shavington-cum-Gresty. of nine types of open space. The report highlighted that based on the now defunct PPG17 typology parks and gardens; no natural and semi natural green space; Shavington-cum-Gresty has no formal space at The Vineyard (since the the one amenity open a 4ha shortage of outdoor sports facilities; play space; and one allotment shortage of 2.13ha of children’s report – this space no longer exists); a which is not particularly accessible. Shavington-cum-Gresty – and that: Shavington-cum-Gresty Map G below details the location of valued play, recreation and outdoor sports facilities in facilities sports outdoor and play, recreation valued location of the G below details Map Shavington a sports field at Bowling Greens; include Crewe Road These Shavington-cum-Gresty. Strategy Close. The Green Space and Wessex at Vine Tree Avenue and playgrounds Primary School; 2018 https:// www. updated in Local Plan and as evidence for the by Cheshire East was prepared cheshireeast.gov.uk/pdf/planning/spatial-planning/researchand-evidence/fd-18-green-space- of open space within types certain and revealed that there is a shortage of strategy-update.pdf 10.12 10.11 10.10 10.9 10.8

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TRANSPORT AND PARKING POLICIES AND TRANSPORT objective :- has the following Neighbourhood Plan The Shavington-cum-Gresty problems parking forms of transport and mitigate • To encourage sustainable respondents (43%) replied that they had avoided cycling due to feeling that the roads weren’t safe, feeling that the roads weren’t respondents (43%) replied that they had avoided cycling due to facilities. 81% of respondents not in good condition, or there were no cycle lanes or cycle storage in Shavington-cum-Gresty. agreed or strongly agreed that safer cycling should be promoted the Parish. problems within Encouraging safe cycling routes would help reduce traffic and parking which stresses that developments The promotion of sustainable transport is highlighted in the NPPF public walking, cycling and should be sustainably located, limiting the need to travel, and that and Sustainable Travel transport should be promoted. Cheshire East Local Plan Policy CO1: by ensuring that development Transport states that development should reduce the need to travel gives priority to walking, cycling and public transport within its design. and it is therefore The issue of increased traffic and highway safety has been raised by residents, amounts to generate significant important that traffic assessments on developments that are likely proposed in mitigation measures of traffic, such as the strategic site allocations are undertaken and exacerbated. order to help ensure that traffic problems are not unacceptably As a semi-rural community private car ownership and usage is the main method of transport; with As a semi-rural community private car at least 2 or more cars. Whilst cars are essential for many approximately 46% of all homes owning of walking and cycling routes is and the encouragement people, the provision of public transport congestion and provide equality of of climate change, reduce vital in order to help address the issues opportunity. drive to local services, The Neighbourhood Plan questionnaire highlighted that many respondents a number of Parish. Additionally, and that a third of respondents regularly get stuck in traffic in the POLICY TRA1: SUSTAINABLE TRANSPORT POLICY TRA1: all developments that safety, road the sustainability of travel, transport and In order to improve by a Transport accompanied be significant amounts of movement shall are likely to generate of with the provisions of Policy CO 4 appropriate, a Travel Plan consistent Assessment and, where the Cheshire East Local Plan Strategy. or of elderly persons. the needs of those with disabilities Positive consideration shall be given to to assist them where infrastructure shall be provided Appropriate facilities within the transport practicable. integration between different cycling routes, and better Proposals that promote safe walking and bus routes, services and facilities, and / or to improve modes of transport including links to local passenger facilities will be supported. 11.4 11.5 11. 11.1 11.2 11.3

Development being kept to a minimum consistent with the efficient operation of the consistent with the efficient Development being kept to a minimum network. Any development being sympathetic to its surroundings and camouflaged where appropriate. a) b) amount of new expansion proposed, along with the lack of existing facilities, it is essential that these with the lack of existing amount of new expansion proposed, along order for the developments to be the new housing in requirements are indeed delivered alongside successful and sustainable. Telecommunications lack of facilities within. The strategic sites which lie within the Parish are of a scale that will impact the are the Parish The strategic sites which lie within lack of facilities within. the provision and improvement facilitate extent that the new developments must parishes to such an services and facilities. of associated necessary hub and village a community for Plan states that the sites will provide The Cheshire East Local gym; an allotment; community an outdoor facilities and multi-use game areas; green; children’s play residential areas; health and and facilities and cycle links to new and existing woodland; pedestrian highways. Additionally, each to public transport and education contributions; and improvements which highlight what specific principles for development proposed strategic site has a list of site development to proceed. With the required for that particular services, facilities and infrastructure is Throughout the consultation process, comments were received about the need to improve provision improve provision need to about the received were comments process, consultation the Throughout leisure facilities. recreational and open space and particularly to facilities and services, and access over the infrastructure the concern shown the questionnaire was main results from One of the as lack of school add to – such new housing will large amount of which it is felt that the problems and that many sporting highlighted questionnaire The teenagers’ further traffic problems. places and undertaken outside of the parish due to by the respondents had to be leisure pursuits undertaken The NPPF highlights that supporting high quality and reliable communications infrastructure is infrastructure The NPPF highlights that supporting high quality and reliable communications essential for economic growth and social wellbeing. Improvements to the mobile network coverage and the provision of superfast broadband enables of superfast broadband Improvements to the mobile network coverage and the provision activity provides for domestic the efficient operation of local businesses and homeworking. It also that new services helps ensures including shopping, banking and entertainment. Access to these highlighted for businesses development is more sustainable. The Neighbourhood Plan questionnaire in Shavington- their business that the main two obstacles respondents faced to growing or sustaining is superfast broadband cum-Gresty were mobile phone signals and broadband speed. Additionally, greater with disabilities, can have encouraged so that everyone, particularly the elderly and people world wide web. access to opportunities and services which are available on the broadband and improved mobile network coverage, will be supported, subject to: coverage, will be supported, broadband and improved mobile network have high Where appropriate, new housing development should ensure that residential properties speed broadband connectivity capability. POLICY COM5: TELECOMMUNICATIONS including high speed communications infrastructure, The development of advanced high quality 10.20 10.19 10.18 10.17 10.16

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The development of new retail and small businesses and the expansion of existing retail expansion new retail and small businesses and the The development of and businesses. businesses operating for home working, and Proposals that promote or provide facilities from home. and enterprise. buildings for business, retail The sympathetic conversion of existing The diversification of farms and rural businesses. a) b) c) d) and that support can be given for both existing businesses and for new businesses and enterprises new businesses and and that support can be given for both existing businesses and for to expand or move within the Parish, many of which are home based, and a number of which wish within the Parish. that or strongly agreed The Neighbourhood Plan highlighted that 69% of respondents agreed encouraged. commercial enterprises within Shavington-cum-Gresty should be supported and 17 within the Parish, and Additionally, a business questionnaire was delivered to businesses education; businesses responded. The returns were from a wide range of businesses, including based The majority were home ICT; leisure; retail; services; building; crafts and hair and beauty. Demand businesses, and 55% of respondents had employees who all live in Shavington-cum-Gresty. of respondents) to for the businesses came from a wide area, ranging from within five miles (24% international (18% of respondents). from their premises The business questionnaire asked whether the businesses were looking to move replied that they in Shavington-cum-Gresty within the next five years, and 47% of the respondents Parish. were looking to move. Of these, 75% of the respondents wanted to stay in the ECONOMY POLICY ECONOMY objective :- has the following Neighbourhood Plan The Shavington-cum-Gresty enhance the local economy • To support and has good road links to local towns and Situated on the outskirts of Crewe, Shavington-cum-Gresty that the HS2 hub will be located at Crewe, this villages and the M6 motorway. With confirmation The above policy seeks to ensure provides more opportunities for enterprise and business growth. period and beyond, that Shavington-cum-Gresty’s economy can grow sustainability over the Plan POLICY ECON1: ECONOMY POLICY ECON1: character, and environmental, Shavington-cum-Gresty’s built and landscape Subject to respecting will be supported - the following amenity impacts being acceptable, traffic and residential is adequate parking for staff should ensure that there New and expanded employment facilities cycle storage facilities. Standards, and adequate and visitors, in line with Cheshire East Parking can be demonstrated that no be supported where it The loss of employment facilities will only marketing exercise for at least appropriate and realistic alternative user can be found through an twenty four months. 12.3 12.4 12. 12.1 12.2

Parking The NPPF has an aim to promote sustainable transport. The NPPF therefore highlights that all that all highlights therefore The NPPF transport. sustainable promote an aim to has The NPPF a Transport be supported by of movement should amounts that generate significant developments Plans Local Plan - Travel of the Cheshire East Policy CO 4 or Transport Assessment. Statement important development, it is that for any new the importance Assessments stresses and Transport travel habits before car-based one of occupation options from day sustainable travel to encourage become established. respondents have had to visit facilities outside of the Parish because of a lack of car parking within outside of the Parish because respondents have had to visit facilities difficulties were outside the Co-op had experienced parking the village. The main areas where people shop (43% of respondents). Additional traffic from new (66% of respondents) and outside the chip questionnaire indicated that developments will exacerbate these issues. Additionally, the business staff parking. some businesses experienced difficulties with both customer and and provide increase road safety Provision of parking spaces can help to reduce traffic obstructions, convenience for householders, businesses and visitors. Although the shops, pubs, school and the village hall have some parking spaces, this is all privately Although the shops, pubs, school and In response to the main car park in Shavington-cum-Gresty. owned and there is little off-street public facilities and services, and 36% of residents drive to local Neighbourhood Plan questionnaire, many Developments which will alleviate or eliminate existing parking problems in Shavington-cum- existing parking problems Developments which will alleviate or eliminate Gresty will be supported. and business developments must retail, commercial Existing residential areas and new residential, or minimise ‘on street’ parking. have adequate parking facilities to avoid POLICY TRA2: PARKING POLICY TRA2: Parish, or lead to the loss the in exacerbate existing parking problems Proposals which would places are adequately parking lost will not be permitted, unless the of existing parking provision or an agreed alternative off street location replaced in a nearby and appropriate alternative the loss. towards to mitigate transport facility be provided or contributed 11.9 11.8 11.7 11.6

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53 28 360 64 1 5 2 2 43 Total dwellings 5 2 14 51 17 275 40 79 4 370 4 1 Wainhomes (North West) Ltd Prospect GB MacTaggart and Mickel Homes (Persimmon phase delivering first 200 dwellings on site) J Thompson Mr/Mrs T Manley AB Parton & Son; Emery Planning B Lea Shavington Developments Ltd Oscar Planning Applicant Mr. & Mrs. G & K Scott 187A Crewe Road, Shavington AM & MG Dodd 16 The Paddock, Willaston Santune House developments Bellway Wulvern Housing Taylor Wimpey Taylor Wimpey Wainhomes (North West) Ltd Renew Land Developments Taylor Wimpey UK Ltd Renew Land Mr. Kevin Roberts 15/4967N 15/0876N 12/3114N 15/1210N 15/4353N 15/3752N 15/4016N 16/2417N 16/0015N Planning reference P04/1382 P07/1383 12/2038N 11/2212N 13/0003N 13/2069 / 15/4046N (Reserved) 11/1030N / 14/2457N 13/1021N (11/4549N) 14/2018N 15/2943N 15/2783N; 14/2082N 15/4477N

02/03/16 13/04/16 15/02/16 11/11/16 08/07/16 05/08/16 28/10/15 01/12/16 03/02/17 Date permission granted 16/12/04 20/12/07 13/08/12 17/01/14 22/05/14 10/07/14 11/08/14 18/11/14 19/12/14 24/09/15 01/12/15 19/01/16

Land off Rope lane, Shavington, phase 2 449 Newcastle Road, Shavington CW2 5JU Land South of Newcastle Road, Shavington & Wybunbury, ‘Shavington Park’ Land off Crewe Road nr. A500, Shavington 22A Main Road, Shavington 416 Newcastle Road, Shavington 137 Main Road, Shavington 150A Crewe Road, Shavington Land behind 46 Chestnut Avenue, Shavington Site 187-191 Crewe Road Land adj to 19 Osborne Grove Santune House site, Rope Lane Land at Gresty Green, Gresty Green Rd, Shavington Main Road, Shavington CW2 5DY Land off Crewe Road, Shavington Cherry Tree Development Land off Crewe Road, Gresty Land off Rope Lane, Shavington phase 1 246 Newcastle Road, Shavington Land Off Crewe Rd, Shavington (Basford West) 16 Huntersfield 252 Newcastle Road APPENDIX 1 APPENDIX 2011-2018 in Shavington-cum-Gresty Planning Applications Approved All 2011 - List of last national census, the fall within the comparison period since Developments listed Applications to 1 Mar 2018 Approved Dwelling A record of enquires and outcomes; in the region. An asking price in line with similar properties On site display of visible, prominent signage, including contact details; details; prominent signage, including contact On site display of visible, A website detailing the sale; Viewing and negotiating opportunities; d) e) sustainable economic development and build a strong One of the aims of the NPPF is to support Local Plan strategy supports centre, the Cheshire East competitive economy. As a local service in principle. employment development in the Parish Additionally, any further amenities that would help small businesses would be supported, such as amenities that would help small businesses Additionally, any further child care provision. meeting places and marketing exercise will include: An active and realistic a) b) c) When asked what obstacles the respondents faced growing or sustaining their business in their business sustaining or faced growing the respondents obstacles asked what When signal (35% of respondents) poor mobile phone largest response was the Shavington-cum-Gresty, of respondents). (24% of premises and the cost and sustainability broadband speed followed by road and transport finance, customer parking, planning constraints, cited included Other obstacles of customers. access and the location car parking, internet links, staff 12.8 12.7 12.6 12.5

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Applicant Bower Edleston Clients DSJ Private Finelines RJC Regeneration Ltd RJC Regeneration Ltd D. Banks Cheryl Robinson/Tarpey Woodfine Architects Mr/Mrs Kirkham AdamCheetham/ P Whitworth Planning reference 16/4787N 16/4838N 17/3116N 17/2220N 17/2483N 17/0398N 17/4995N 17/0295N 18/6384N

10/08/17 01/11/17 18/10/17 11/01/18 On appeal 30/01/18 21/03/19 Date permission granted 06/03/17 23/11/16 19/07/17 Number of approved new dwellings in Shavington-cum-Gresty 2011-2019 = 1,515 (+89.1% over 2011) Number of approved new dwellings in = 29 Number of individual applications approved from developers NS = not yet started % complete figures less than 100% are figures 38 Stock Lane, Shavington Land to the rear of the Elephant Land to the rear of the Pub 20 Main Road, Shavington Green Garden of Shavington Farm Rope Land at Shavington Villa, Lane Road, Shavington Shavington 7 Main Road, 138 Main Road, Shavington Road, Greenbank Farm, Crewe Gresty Site rear of 21 Main Land to the

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