Aphra Brandreth MP is urging Cheshire’s local authorities and the Labour Government to listen to residents, respect local plans, and ensure any new housing developments don’t go ahead without the necessary infrastructure, from roads and flood resilience, to GPs and school places.
This follows several recent applications proposing hundreds of new homes across Chester South and Eddisbury. Aphra recognises the need for more housing, especially for young families and
first-time buyers, but insists development must be in appropriate locations. That means protecting agricultural land, addressing environmental concerns, and ensuring new builds reflect the character
of our area.
Labour’s housing policy is pushing unrealistic targets onto Cheshire. Cheshire West and Chester’s annual requirement has soared from 532 homes to 1,914, and Cheshire East’s from 977 to 2,461. These are extraordinary increases. Aphra has already raised concerns about inappropriate developments with both councils, including working with local councillors in Cheshire East and raising the views of local residents with the Head of Planning and the Chief Executive of Cheshire West and Chester Council.
Aphra has written directly to the Secretary of State for Housing, Communities and Local Government to ensure these concerns are heard at the highest level. Aphra’s working with residents to protect
our countryside and green belt. Make sure your voice is heard and sign her petition below.