Planning
2024 / 25 Changes in Planning and Housebuilding
In 2024 the Labour government introduced new mandatory targets for house building, and updated national planning polices to make planning approval easier, and modified Green Belt protection.
The target allocated to Cheshire West & Chester borough is much higher than current levels of building. As a result:
- the Cheshire West Local Plan and our own Neighbourhood Plan's ability to control or stop development are weakened, until they can be updated to deliver the new targets.
- land owners and developers are preparing and submitting large new housing schemes all over the borough.
- To see new applications in the Kelsall area, see this page.
- To stay informed and have your say, follow the Kelsall parish Council Facebook page or keep an eye on the village website. These will advertise any news and requests for feedback from residents – relating to the Kelsall & Willington Neighbourhood Plan and CWAC Local Plan.
Who does What re. Planning Applications
Kelsall Parish Councilare notified of all planning applications in Kelsall civil parish, and can submit comments to Cheshire West.
KPC's comments are based on facts, planning policies, residents' views, and "material considerations" – these don't include all reasons why people may object to an application. The CWAC public access page has a useful list of those factors.
Cheshire West & Chesterplanning officers or committee decide whether to approve or refuse each application.
Planning policies include the National Planning Framework, the CWAC Local Plan, and the Kelsall & Willington Neighbourhood Development Plan (NDP). This will be updated in 2025 / 26 as a result of the planning changes outlined above.
All residents can comment on planning applications. These areare available to view & comment on, on the CWAC website here.
You can also report any issues with construction (noise, nuisance, work out of permitted hours, etc).
