Decision details

Hole Farm, Alderley Edge was compulsory purchased as part of the Alderley Edge bypass scheme and contains a derelict farm building which has remained empty for a number of years. Situated on a Green Belt site, the potential opportunities to redevelop the site are currently limited to a rural exception site for affordable housing or a replacement dwelling on the site.

A Rural Housing Needs Survey was undertaken by the Cheshire Community Action Group in January 2023 which identified a need for 17 new affordable houses in the Alderley Edge.  The site was approved by the Economy and Growth Committee for disposal through the Council’s Housing Development Framework for the development of affordable homes.  In September 2024, a mini competition was undertaken to secure a Framework organisation to develop the site for affordable housing with a preference for social rented provision.

1        Declare Hole Farm, Alderley Edge surplus to operational requirements; and

2        Dispose of Hole Farm, Alderley Edge via the Housing Development Framework (Procurement).