We call on Cheshire East Council to refuse planning applications that would encroach on existing Green Gap or Strategic Open Gap land in the Wistaston area as defined in the Crewe and Nantwich Replacement Local Plan and the draft Cheshire East Local Plan.
Furthermore, we ask Cheshire East Council to designate full Green Belt status to the existing Green Gap/Strategic Open Gap land in the Wistaston area.
The National Planning Policy Framework states that Green Belt land serves five purposes:
Checking the unrestricted sprawl of large built-up areas.
Preventing neighbouring towns merging into one another.
Assisting in safeguarding the countryside from encroachment.
Preserving the setting and special character of historic
towns.
Assisting in urban regneration by encouraging the recycling of
derelict and other urban land.
We believe that affording Green Belt status to this land would fulfill these purposes,contribute to the local landscape and recreation amenities and also benefit the health and wellbeing of local residents.
This ePetition ran from 01/05/2013 to 16/07/2013 and has now finished.
365 people signed this ePetition.