More realistic assessment of housing land/employment land supply needed to justify case for Green Belt release. Evidence base does not support Green Belt release. Purpose of Green Belt in South Warrington is evident with no exceptional circumstances to justify release. Fails to show NPPF requirement to enhance environmental quality and access to remainder of the Green Belt. Extensive Green Belt development is contrary to national policy.

No justification for predicted levels of growth which are central to spatial expression of the plan. No sound or logical connection between aspirational growth and spatial plan.

Development needs resulting from presumed levels of growth do not take into account development activity and opportunity in neighbouring authorities.

Plan does not take into account wider issues of climate change. No rational consideration of existing levels of congestion within plan. Proposed infrastructure does not deal with existing or future congestion issues. Infrastructure provision relies on development scheduled beyond the plan period. No justification for development resulting in unacceptable levels of harm to air quality or environment. No clarity of means of delivery - funding methodologies are flawed. No assessment of environmental qualities of local ecology. Heavily car reliant development - contrary to national sustainability objectives. Impact of site allocations - poorly considered and incomplete, appropriate weight not given to key planning material considerations.

Concern over ability to deliver affordable housing which is consistent with the proposed new development in South Warrington. Assumed levels of household growth are unrealistic and do not represent ONS population growth. Figures are not based on most recent data.

Development envelops Stretton, Appleton Thorn and encroaches on Grappenhall Village.