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Planning Appeal Lodged on Church Lane Retirement Development

An appeal has been made to the Secretary of State against the decision of Cheshire West and Chester Council to refuse to grant planning permission for the retirement complex.

The planning application to erect retirement living accomodation at Brook Meadow, Church Lane in Neston, was refused by CWAC in July 2021.

Now, developers McCarthy & Stone Retirement Lifestyles Ltd have lodged an appeal against the decision, which will be determined on the basis of a hearing.

Artist's impression of the Brook Meadow retirement living accomodation proposed for the site off Church Lane, Neston.

If you wish to make comments, or modify/withdraw your previous representation, you can do so on the national Planning Portal, quoting reference APP/A0665/W/21/3282223. Alternatively, email North2@planninginspectorate.gov.uk.

If you do not have access to the internet, you can send three copies to: Mr Michael Joyce, The Planning Inspectorate, Room 3/10B Kite Wing, Temple Quay House, 2 The Square, Temple Quay, Bristol , BS1 6PN.

All representations must be received by Tuesday, 17 May 2022. To note, The Planning Inspectorate does not acknowledge representations and all representations must quote the above reference.

The appeal documents can be inspected on the Council's website at
cheshirewestandchester.gov.uk.

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Comments

CO Jones

At 11:14 on 11th April 2022, CO Jones commented:

I am kind of resigned to development of some sort but living relatively close by, I am pretty much baffled as to how the construction vehicles will gain access without major disruption.

The picture of the entrance in this article seems to be employing a fair amount of artistic licence given the reality of the constraints of Church Lane. Narrow lane, low tunnel, tight turning circle into site, adjoining properties, small bridge over culverted water course. lots of parked cars.

whatever the build is (if it happens) local residents will have a horrendous couple of years of disruption.

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christine

At 14:41 on 14th April 2022, christine commented:

I am also pretty much baffled into why the developers think this is such a desirable location for this type of development. In theory, you would be living in a nicely landscaped park. The reality is far from the truth the developers have not allowed sufficient parking either for residents or visitors. Access to the development is impossible, Eldon terrace and Church lane are already congested with several parked cars. The entrance is too narrow for ambulance/fire engine. On their plans they are allowing for two spaces for visitors so with a retirement complex, doctors/nurses/meals on wheels/visitors. No idea where they will park. Eldon Terrace??? I have been told by developers as this is a retirement complex, 55 plus years, the majority will not drive!!! Find that a bit of an insult. The tight turning circle they have proposed will have an impact on parking on Church Lane opposite the development as they will be putting bollards to restrict parking.
The whole development is totally out of keeping with houses and properties nearby. Let us hope someone sees sense. I understand the one in Willaston has got the green light.

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Scott Morein

At 08:54 on 15th April 2022, Scott Morein commented:

Dear Christine,
Your comments echo those of many others hereabouts. If you haven’t already, and if you have time, please do lodge your objection formally with the planning authority – it all helps.

From the letter we received:

- If you wish to make comments, or modify/withdraw your previous representation, you can do so:

ONLINE: on the Planning Portal at https://acp.planninginspectorate.gov.uk
using the reference APP/A0665/W/21/3282223

EMAIL: North2@planninginspectorate.gov.uk.

POST: If you do not have access to the internet, you can send three copies to: Mr Michael Joyce, The Planning Inspectorate, Room 3/10B Kite Wing, Temple Quay House, 2 The Square, Temple Quay, Bristol , BS1 6PN

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Dennis L

At 18:20 on 16th April 2022, Dennis L commented:

The above comments are relevant not forgetting that McA & Stone have in the past agreed to conditions and then sold the management to another company who then completely ignore them. Their flats are also generally unaffordable. However, this site would be nice for some bungalows.

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It's only me

At 14:21 on 1st February 2023, It's only me commented:

I see clearance work has started on this site. When I passed today it was extremely noisy I would imagine terrible for residents in the environs. Has there been any issues with site traffic so far - particularly exiting on to Burton road?

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