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THE WYBUNBURY TRIANGLE

THE WYBUNBURY ACTION GROUP. THE WYBUNBURY TRIANGLE. The ‘Shavington’ Triangle. The Wybunbury Triangle. Background.

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THE WYBUNBURY TRIANGLE

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  1. THE WYBUNBURY ACTION GROUP THE WYBUNBURY TRIANGLE

  2. The ‘Shavington’ Triangle

  3. The Wybunbury Triangle

  4. Background A proposal by Mactaggart & Mickel (December 2010) outlining the development of the Shavington Triangle with up to 561 homes, as part of Cheshire East’s Spatial Vision and “All Change for Crewe”. Progress so far… 20th May 2011 Public meeting called to discuss the development proposal. 7th June 2011 Interested residents meet to form a committee to fight the proposal. Chair is Mark Donlon. 15th & 22nd June 2011 Committee meetings held to allocate areas of responsibility. In excess of 6,000 pages of evidence and related paperwork already collected.

  5. Key Objection Stop the proposed development of the “Shavington Triangle”

  6. The Committee • Communications – Kris Chesworth • Ecology – Martin Langhorn • History & Culture – Aleta Steele • Schools & Local Services – Ian Scott • Technical – Mark Donlon (Chair) • Transport – Ron Gartside

  7. Timeline for Action Cheshire East Planning will begin to look at pre-planning proposals at the end of August 2011. Letters of objection must be logged with the Planning Department by mid-August. Committee actions as follows:-

  8. Ecology • The Triangle contains diverse varieties of wildlife, mature hedgerows, grassland and scrub which encourages biodiversity • 9 species of birds recently recorded on the Triangle are listed as RED on the Birds of Conservation Concern list • 12 animals seen in the Triangle are Species of Principal Importance on the England Biodiversity List, including Hedgehogs, Common Toads, House Sparrows, Song Thrushes and Lapwings • Planning Policy Statement 9 states that “The aim of planning decisions should be to prevent harm to biodiversity and geological conservation interests” • Once building work commences, these species will leave the Triangle and will not return. For example, M&M proposals to retain ponding and green areas will not retain sufficient quantities of small mammals to supply the Sparrowhawks and Kestrels

  9. History & Culture • Wybunbury has over 1,000 years of recorded history as a rural village • Wybunbury is a separate entity from Shavington and includes the Stock Lane / Dig Lane triangle

  10. Schools and Local Services • All Primary, Secondary and Special Needs schools in the catchment area are over-subscribed - validation required • Without expansion, this must result in increased class sizes • Roads to and around the schools are already congested. Walking to Wybunbury Delves CP school is not an option due to lack of pavements, so congestion is increased • Rope Lane Health Centre will receive an influx of patients, increasing appointment times still further

  11. Technical Issues • GAS, ELECTRIC, BT AND WATER • MAINS DRAINS • SURFACE WATER DISCHARGE • PLANNING INC PUBLIC RIGHT OF WAY • LOCAL AMENITIES • CHESHIRE EAST/GOVERNMENT POLICIES

  12. Transport • Increase in number of homes in Wybunbury from 620 to 1,181 • 950 additional private cars using local roads as a result • Pedestrian & cycle facilities are well used for leisure but will not serve commuter purposes. Main hubs of employment are not served adequately by existing cycleways and footpaths • Infrequent bus service availability – hourly and two-hourly. Does not encourage new residents to use public transport • Proposal to calm traffic will mean other roads used as rat-runs, eg. Stock Lane, Dig Lane, Haymoor Green Road, Wybunbury Lane, etc. • ‘Safe route to schools’ compromised by the additional traffic • Traffic volumes already exceed DfT guidelines for urban roads

  13. Other Factors • The Triangle is a Greenfield site. There were 7272 units achievable on Brownfield sites according to Cheshire East's Strategic Housing Land Availability Assessment Nov. 2010. In the same document the CEC's 5 year target figure is 5750. CEC should be utilising these existing resources before considering developing Greenfield sites. • There are currently 3,000 empty homes in Cheshire East that should be utilised before any development

  14. Next Steps • Committee will make door to door calls on all residents to provide bullet point lists and advice for objection letters where necessary • Where possible, residents to complete their own letter of objection. • Letters will be collected by the Committee for delivery en masse to Planning. PLEASE REMEMBER • We are not objecting to the MacTaggart & Mickel proposal. • We are objecting to any development of the Triangle in any form.

  15. How can you help? • Support and advice does not need to be technical • Assist with letter drops and collection • Write an objection letter (the Committee can provide proforma letters if required) • Talk to your neighbours and anybody else who may be affected and cannot attend the meetings – be vocal! • Give us your contact details • Email: triangleactiongroup@yahoo.co.uk • Tel: Mark Donlon 01270 842871

  16. ANY QUESTIONS? THANK YOU

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