Anwyl explains Sandbach roadworks after residents raise noise concerns
Preparatory work near the Waitrose roundabout is linked to the 203-home Palmer’s Cross development, with further site investigations due to begin on 17 October.
By Nub News
A housing developer has explained work taking place near the Waitrose roundabout in Sandbach after concerns were raised about noise and the lack of advance notice to neighbouring residents.
Anwyl Homes is carrying out preparatory work for a new access road serving its Palmer’s Cross development, which is planned to provide 203 homes.
The access will connect the development directly to the A534/A535 roundabout, providing a route for construction traffic and future residents.
The work has prompted complaints from at least one nearby resident, who questioned whether households directly affected had received sufficient warning.
Sarah Bradley, who lives in Sandbach Heath, told Sandbach Nub News that residents of properties on Saxon Way and Palmer Road had not been notified before the work began.
She also raised concerns about the level of noise, suggesting that it could exceed permitted limits.
No independent noise measurements or findings of a breach were reported, and the allegation has not been established as a regulatory violation.
Developer explains access-road work
Anwyl Homes said the activity was necessary to prepare the route into the housing development.
A company spokesperson said: “We’ve been carrying out preparatory work to enable the new access road into our Palmer’s Cross development from the A534/A535 roundabout.”
According to the developer, the dedicated access is intended to reduce the impact of construction vehicles and future residential traffic on neighbouring roads.
The company confirmed that tree pruning had recently been completed by an experienced contractor.
It said this type of activity would not ordinarily require direct notification to nearby households or the installation of acoustic screening.
The spokesperson added that the work had been planned and risk-assessed in accordance with approved health and safety procedures.
Anwyl said the tree work was now complete and the area had been left clean and tidy.
The developer apologised for any inconvenience caused and said it aimed to minimise disruption to neighbouring residents.
Further investigations begin on Saturday
The next stage of activity will involve site investigation work connected with the development.
Anwyl said it was finalising the programme for these investigations, which are scheduled to begin on Saturday 17 October.
The work is expected to continue for approximately one week, although the company has not provided a detailed daily timetable in the information released.
The statement does not specify the precise nature of the investigations or whether further traffic arrangements will be required.
For residents of Saxon Way, Palmer Road and the surrounding area, the next phase will mean further development-related activity close to the roundabout.
The Palmer’s Cross scheme is intended to deliver 203 homes, with the new access road forming part of the infrastructure needed to serve the site.