Dozens of new homes on farmland near Chester village could get the go ahead
Cheshire planning chiefs could approve up to 86 homes at Green Lane Farm, Kelsall, despite councillor and parish concerns over farmland development and boundaries.
By Chester Standard
Cheshire planning chiefs are expected to decide on plans for up to 86 new homes at Green Lane Farm in Kelsall, with approval recommended despite objections over the site’s location and impact on the countryside.
The scheme would involve demolishing seven existing buildings on the agricultural land, five used for farming and two for residential use, while keeping the existing farmhouse. The application was submitted by the farm’s owners, D O & L Blything & Sons.
A report to Cheshire West and Chester Council said the proposal had been scaled back from an earlier plan for up to 99 homes. It now includes 30 per cent affordable housing and is being considered as a residential development of up to 86 properties.
The site has drawn objections from Kelsall Parish Council and from ward councillor Ted Lush, who called it in for discussion. The concerns raised include that it sits outside the settlement boundary for Kelsall, would encroach into the countryside and could blur the boundary between Kelsall and Willington.
According to the report, 49 letters of objection and 19 letters of support had been received. The papers also said Cheshire West and Chester’s housing land supply deficit was a substantial material consideration in weighing up the application.
The committee meeting is due to take place on Tuesday. If members follow the recommendation, the outline plans for the farmland site could be approved.