The plan is proposing to build on green belt land which is not justified. Green belt land should only be used in exceptional circumstances, such as to provide affordable housing. The plan is proposing building only 30% affordable housing maximum. Therefore the plan is not legally compliant.

The plan is unsound as it is not fit for purpose. Road plans are vague and it not clear how the already struggling roads would accommodate all the extra traffic from the industrial development in South Warrington as well as the 4200 new houses.

The building of 310 houses at Thelwall Heys in particular is unjustified as this is green belt and the road into this area will be unable to support the extra traffic.

The plan does not address the issue of travel and increased car use. Both town centre train stations are a distance from the South Warrington development, so people will be forced to use cars to commute. The current bus service in South Warrington is not fit for purpose as it is. Also it is highly unlikely that new Residents would add any economic value to the town, as they will likely commute to Manchester / Liverpool for work and entertainment.