I object in the strongest possible terms to the latest Warrington Local Plan .
Greenbelt
I understood that a long term plan for the green belt boundary was to last for many years yet, however we have already lost quite a sizeable amount of land to the latest housing developments . One of the distinctive characteristics of this area is its semi-rural nature which will soon be lost along with habitats for wildlife such as kingfishers, herons and owls
Housing & Infrastructure
Precise details of infrastructure improvements are needed , it is not enough to have vague ideas of possible future requirements
Are the sewers big enough to support these proposed developments ?
Are the health centres able to take on the new residents ?
Are the dentists able to take on more National Health patients ?
Are the schools able to expand or has money been put aside to build a new school?
The traffic down the A49 is getting worse , fumes from queueing vehicles next to Bridgewater High School cannot be healthy for the children . What is proposed to alleviate this ?
That geography of Warrington with the river Mersey, the Manchester ship canal and the Bridgewater canal already creates enormous traffic problems before any increase due to new housing. Has there been any commitment from Peel Holdings to repair / upgrade the bridges over the ship canal ? Are Peel Holdings still hoping to increase shipping traffic up the canal , if so how will the ensuing traffic backlogs be dealt with?
Town Centre
The present traffic problems are already a big disincentive keeping people away from the town centre . Why struggle though Stockton Heath , down Wilderpool and over Bridgfoot when you can get in to Manchester, Liverpool or Chester where the facilities and shops are so much better ? Has the plan encouraged any more companies agreed to open up in Golden Square? The current latest developments didn't stop Debenhams and Marks closing .