Willaston residents have hit out at plans to build 21 new homes on land off Cheerbrook Road, Nantwich.
They believe the village cannot cope with more houses which will increase traffic, loss of open space and put pressure on local services.
The plans are proposed by Wainhomes (North West) Ltd.
Willaston and Rope ward Cllr Brian Silvester has backed Willaston Parish Council’s objections to the plans.
“I fully supported the objections of the many concerned residents and the parish council to the proposed development of 21 houses on land off Cheerbrook Road in Willaston,” he said.
“The application is due to be decided at the Southern Planning meeting on May 5 and I have asked to speak against the application and in support of the local residents and the parish council.”
Objectors say the plan falls in the Green Gap and contravenes local planning policy.
They also say the local Willaston Primary School is over-subscribed so there would be no places for new children in the village.
Other concerns include fears over more flooding with local drains unable to cope with extra surface water, and increased congestion through the village and at the Cheerbrook/A51 roundabout.
James Moran’s home is one the closest to the proposed development.
He said: “Cheerbrook Road would not cope with a potentially 42 extra cars, and this part of Willaston is supposed to form part of the Green Gap. The plan has no benefit whatsoever to the community.”
Fellow villager Lyndsay Brett added: “The effect on the environment neighbouring property and the wildlife in the adjoining
green belt areas will be devastating.”
Parish councillors have also criticised what they call a “cynical and premature” removal of trees at the front of the proposed site.
They say a condition to a previous planning application for the site had set down a condition to protect the trees.
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