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Council won't object to Bruntwood plans for 163 homes at Booths Park

Knutsford Town Council decision came despite opposition from residents

Bruntwood's proposed Booths Park development in Knutsford, where the developer wants to build up 163 homes on the safeguarded land(Image: Bruntwood)

Knutsford Town Council will not be objecting to plans for the construction of up to 163 homes at Booths Park despite opposition from locals.

Bruntwood has submitted three planning applications to Cheshire East Council for the area, where it has an office complex. The first application seeks outline permission for the 163 houses and flats, with 30% being affordable, on safeguarded land north of Booths Hall.

The second application is for a new access road, an extension of the existing Booths Park spine road, on green belt land, to serve the housing site. This also includes a car park with 400 spaces for the existing offices on the site.

The third application is for an electricity substation.

At a meeting of the town council's planning committee, resident Debbie Jamison said: "These applications represent encroachment into the green belt and unsustainable development."

She questioned the necessity of the substation and, if required, "why on earth is it next to ancient woodland and near the public right of way?"

Ms Jamison argued that there was no justification for 400 parking spaces.

Resident Vicky Potts added: "The proposed apartment blocks behind Delmar Road are also a particular concern.