155-home residential development at Land West Of Warburton Lane, Warburton

“Full planning application for the erection of a residential development (155no units) together with access, open space, landscaping, highways and drainage infrastructure, and other associated works.”

“The application relates to a 13.26ha, greenfield site located beyond the southern edge of Partington. The site is bound by Warburton Lane and lies on the site of a historic Deer Park. The site is located within the Warburton Area of the New Carrington strategic Places for Everyone plan allocation.”

“The site encompasses greenfield land currently in agricultural use. This is contained within a single field which is bound by the Red Brook, and associated mature woodland, to the North, the A6144 to the East and arable fields to the south. Most of this site was historically occupied as a medieval deer park known as Warburton Park which was created between 1248 and 1278.”

“115155/HYB/24 - Hybrid application comprising: A) application for full planning permission for 103 homes together with access, open space, landscaping, highways and drainage infrastructure and other associated works; and B): application for outline planning permission for up to 300 homes together with access, open space, landscaping, highways and drainage infrastructure and other associated works (appearance reserved on the outline element) Pending Consideration.”

“100093/FUL/20 - An application for a new footpath/cycleway including bridge connection over Red Brook and all associated works. Withdrawn 03.08.20.”

“The main adverse impacts of this scheme are moderately weighted and relate to its shortcomings in terms of its suburban layout and integration with Partington, impact on heritage assets (neutral impact), the landscape impact and the impact on congestion along Manchester Road. However, the benefits are numerous and, in some cases, substantial.”

“The proposal is considered to be consistent with the Development Plan, as a whole, including policies within Places for Everyone, the Core Strategy, the NPPF, the draft Warburton Neighbourhood Development Plan, and the relevant supplementary planning documents/guidance including the newly adopted Trafford Design Code. The application is therefore recommended for approval subject to the completion of a legal agreement and the recommended conditions.”

“Local Highway Authority (LHA) – Objection. Application premature to New Carrington Masterplan and cannot comply with PfE Policy JPA30. Concerns raised re. traffic modelling and impact on congestion, walking/wheeling facilities and exceeding of maximum parking standards.”

“TBC Heritage and Urban Design Manager (HUDM) – Objection. Proposal causes less than substantial harm – ranging from negligible to moderate – to the significance of several designated and non-designated heritage assets. Concerns raised regarding the layout and design of the development (as submitted).”

“- Existing traffic in Partington already problematic, particularly during roadworks. Addition of some 400 households likely to cause severe and continuous congestion. - Buses through Partington already delayed due to existing traffic. - Significant contribution required from the developer to fund necessary highways infrastructure including public transport. - Car-dependent urban sprawl.”

“- Increased flood risk in the area. - Doubt that Redrow build responsibly or value local people. - Construction impact including noise and dust disruption and access for heavy machinery along rural lanes. - Cumulative impact of pollution from multiple developments ignored. - Lack of commitment to deliver truly affordable homes, and 15% provision is insufficient.”

“It was moved and seconded that determination of the application be deferred.”

“The motion was put to the vote and declared lost.”