HOW MANY HOMES WILL BE INCLUDED? 

Currently, as part of the outline planning application, we are proposing around 315 new homes. This will include a mix of housing types including family and affordable homes.

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WHY IS NEW HOUSING NEEDED IN NORTHWICH AND HARTFORD?

In Hartford, there is a need for a wide range of housing for the local community. This development would provide around 315 new homes of which 30% would be affordable housing.

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There is a national housing shortage and Northwich and Hartford are no exception. More homes are needed to meet pressing and future demand. The supply of new homes isn't keeping up including the need for affordable housing across Cheshire West and Chester, which would also help sustain local services and facilities.

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HOW MANY AFFORDABLE HOMES WILL BE INCLUDED?

Our plans would help address the local housing shortage, by delivering around 315 new homes, each of varying size and type. 30% of the available properties would be affordable, which could be around 95 dwellings, allowing local families to get onto the property ladder for the first time.

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ARE THE PROPOSALS WITHIN THE GREEN BELT?

No, the site is located within open countryside.

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HOW WILL THE PROPOSALS AFFECT LOCAL SERVICES?

As part of any planning consent, the applicant would be liable to provide a significant contribution to local services. This would then be spent by Cheshire West and Chester Council and would contribute to infrastructure projects including roads, schools, medical facilities, sporting and recreational facilities, and open spaces.

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​As part of this process, the applicant would enter into a Legal Agreement with Cheshire West and Chester Council to provide this funding, which would be negotiated during the planning determination process where required.

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​The scheme would also benefit local shops and other businesses by providing additional customers when the homes are being built and when they are occupied.

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​​HOW WILL THE CONSTRUCTION PROCESS BE OVERSEEN?

A Construction Management Plan would be put in place to manage matters such as dirt, noise and construction traffic. This would be secured by condition on the application during negotiations with the Officers at Cheshire West and Chester Council.

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WHAT ASSESSMENT WORK HAS BEEN UNDERTAKEN OF TRAFFIC ON THE SURROUNDING ROAD NETWORK?

As part of our assessment, capacity assessments of key junctions on the local highway network have been undertaken, informed by traffic surveys on the local highway network during school term time.