CWaC recognises the work that has been undertaken to date and the commitment to working with neighbouring authorities and key bodies such as Highways England. However, the CWaC still has some concerns relating to the proposed allocations at: MD2 South East Warrington Urban Extension and would like to fully understand the potential impact on both CWaC?s road network and the Strategic Road Network, which can hopefully be resolved at our meeting next week.

CWaC recognises the work that has been undertaken to date and the commitment to working with neighbouring authorities and key bodies such as Highways England. However, the CWaC still has some concerns relating to the proposed allocations at: MD6 South East Warrington Employment Area and would like to fully understand the potential impact on both CWaC?s road network and the Strategic Road Network, which can hopefully be resolved at our meeting next week.

While CWaC currently has sufficient landfill capacity, this is dependent on permitted landfill sites coming forward. Therefore, CWaC supports paragraph 9.1.14 and Warrington?s commitment to work in partnership with its neighbours in the region through the North West Waste Network, of which CWaC are also members.

The landbank in the sub-region is now only 4.4 years, based on 10-year average sales and that no new sites have been identified in Warrington. This could lead to a future deficit and potential need for additional sand and gravel from other areas, including Cheshire West and Chester. Going forward, CWaC would suggest that to be effective, this is managed through the North West Aggregate Working Party.