Over Alderley Neighbourhood Plan
Over Alderley Parish Council is progressing to develop a Neighbourhood Plan for the parish.
The Neighbourhood Plan will relate to the whole area of the Parish and will, when 'made' (adopted), be referred to by Cheshire East Council when planning applications are determined.
More information will be available as the development of the Neighbourhood Plan progresses.
The Neighbourhood Plan will relate to the whole area of the Parish and will, when 'made' (adopted), be referred to by Cheshire East Council when planning applications are determined.
More information will be available as the development of the Neighbourhood Plan progresses.
26/03/24: Regulation 16 Consultation
The Over Alderley Neighbourhood Plan regulation 16 consultation starts on 26th March 2024, and closes on the 10 May 2024.
Representations about the Plan can be made via the Cheshire East Council consultation portal.
The Over Alderley Neighbourhood Plan regulation 16 consultation starts on 26th March 2024, and closes on the 10 May 2024.
Representations about the Plan can be made via the Cheshire East Council consultation portal.
27/02/24: Neighbourhood Plan update - Submission of Plan to Cheshire East Council (Regulation 15)
The Over Alderley Neighbourhood Plan documents for formal submission to Cheshire East Council are as follows:
Over Alderley Neighbourhood Development Plan - Submission Plan - 09.02.2024
Over Alderley Basic Conditions Statement - 09.02.2024
Over Alderley Consultation Statement - 09.02.2024
Over Alderley Design Codes (Aecom) - 08.01 2024
Over Alderley Neighbourhood Development Plan S.E.A. screening report - Jan 2023
In addition the following report had been produced to support the Neighbourhood Plan:
Over Alderley Landscape & Ecology Evidence Base ( EPD) - 18.01.2024
Over Alderley Neighbourhood Development Plan - Submission Plan - 09.02.2024
Over Alderley Basic Conditions Statement - 09.02.2024
Over Alderley Consultation Statement - 09.02.2024
Over Alderley Design Codes (Aecom) - 08.01 2024
Over Alderley Neighbourhood Development Plan S.E.A. screening report - Jan 2023
In addition the following report had been produced to support the Neighbourhood Plan:
Over Alderley Landscape & Ecology Evidence Base ( EPD) - 18.01.2024
05/05/23: Neighbourhood plan update - Formal Consultation (Regulation 14)
Welcome to the Draft Neighbourhood Development Plan (NDP) for Over Alderley Parish which is published for formal public consultation from Monday 8th May 2023 until 5pm Friday 21st July 2023.
The Over Alderley NDP (or OANDP) builds on the informal public consultation undertaken in early 2022 and is informed by Design Codes which were commissioned to underpin detailed policies on design. The Draft Plan sets out locally relevant planning policies and proposals to help guide new development in our parish and will be used alongside the planning policies set out in the Cheshire East Local Plan Strategy 2010 – 2030 (adopted July 2017) and the Cheshire East Local Plan Site Allocations and Development Policies Document (SADPD) Adopted December 2022. It has been prepared by the Neighbourhood Planning Steering Group on behalf of Over Alderley Parish Council.
We need to know the following:
• Do you support the draft vision and objectives and draft planning policies?
• Is there anything you object to?
• Do you have any comments or suggestions for changes?
• Is there anything important that you think we have missed?
Please respond to this consultation by completing a response form or submitting comments by email or in writing or online.
Response forms can be downloaded from the Neighbourhood Plan website in MS Word format or PDF format.
Hard copies of the response form and the NDP are available on request from the Clerk and copies can be found in the church porch and Reading Room.
Completed response forms and other responses by email or in writing should be submitted by:
• Email to [email protected], or
• Post to The Clerk and Responsible Financial Officer, Over Alderley Parish Council, The Folly Farm, Swettenham Lane, Swettenham, Congleton, Cheshire CW12 2LB, or
• Hand delivering them to the return boxes in the Reading Room or church porch.
An online response form is also provided.
Drop In Event
A public drop in event will be held in the Reading Room on Friday 19th May 6.00pm to 8.00pm and all are welcome to come along and find out more about the NDP.
Overall, we hope you will support our approach to guide new development in a positive way, so that changes are sensitive to Over Alderley’s unique character and built and natural heritage.
Next Steps
After this initial consultation we will consider all submitted responses and revise the NDP and then submit it to Cheshire East Council. We hope to do this later in 2023. The NDP will then be published for a further 6 weeks consultation before progressing to an independent examination and, hopefully then a local referendum.
Welcome to the Draft Neighbourhood Development Plan (NDP) for Over Alderley Parish which is published for formal public consultation from Monday 8th May 2023 until 5pm Friday 21st July 2023.
The Over Alderley NDP (or OANDP) builds on the informal public consultation undertaken in early 2022 and is informed by Design Codes which were commissioned to underpin detailed policies on design. The Draft Plan sets out locally relevant planning policies and proposals to help guide new development in our parish and will be used alongside the planning policies set out in the Cheshire East Local Plan Strategy 2010 – 2030 (adopted July 2017) and the Cheshire East Local Plan Site Allocations and Development Policies Document (SADPD) Adopted December 2022. It has been prepared by the Neighbourhood Planning Steering Group on behalf of Over Alderley Parish Council.
We need to know the following:
• Do you support the draft vision and objectives and draft planning policies?
• Is there anything you object to?
• Do you have any comments or suggestions for changes?
• Is there anything important that you think we have missed?
Please respond to this consultation by completing a response form or submitting comments by email or in writing or online.
Response forms can be downloaded from the Neighbourhood Plan website in MS Word format or PDF format.
Hard copies of the response form and the NDP are available on request from the Clerk and copies can be found in the church porch and Reading Room.
Completed response forms and other responses by email or in writing should be submitted by:
• Email to [email protected], or
• Post to The Clerk and Responsible Financial Officer, Over Alderley Parish Council, The Folly Farm, Swettenham Lane, Swettenham, Congleton, Cheshire CW12 2LB, or
• Hand delivering them to the return boxes in the Reading Room or church porch.
An online response form is also provided.
Drop In Event
A public drop in event will be held in the Reading Room on Friday 19th May 6.00pm to 8.00pm and all are welcome to come along and find out more about the NDP.
Overall, we hope you will support our approach to guide new development in a positive way, so that changes are sensitive to Over Alderley’s unique character and built and natural heritage.
Next Steps
After this initial consultation we will consider all submitted responses and revise the NDP and then submit it to Cheshire East Council. We hope to do this later in 2023. The NDP will then be published for a further 6 weeks consultation before progressing to an independent examination and, hopefully then a local referendum.
05/04/23: Non-designated Heritage Assets
As part of the development of the Neighbourhood Plan a review of local non-designated heritage assets has been undertaken to identify buildings within the Parish that make a positive contribution to the character of Over Alderley. The following list sets out the identifed non-designated heritage assets together with a description of the asset.
Smithy Cottage, Birtles Lane - A traditional Cheshire farmhouse and outbuildings, white with stone roof. Subserviant to its setting, positioned below the level of Birtles Lane at the entrace to the parish.
The Vicarage, Birtles Lane - A three storey cheshire brick/slate roof Victorian building with decorative brick banding, decorative overhanging eaves and verges and substantial chimneys. Elements of symmetry in the facades with bay and casement windows. Significant stone and hedge boundary enclosure forming the setting with the adjacent Grade II listed St Catherine's Church.
Church Cottage, Birtles Lane - Late 19thC Cheshire brick/slate roof cottage formed of three wings with varying roof levels, set below the level of Birtles Lane behind a significant continuous stone boundary wall
High Lees, Birtles Lane - A traditional Cheshire farmhouse, white with slate roof standing in a cobbled yard of outbuildings set in woodland
Varden Town cottages, Birtles Lane - Three Cheshire brick/slate and tiled roof traditional cottages standing directly on the edge of the carriageway of Birtles Lane. Joined with and forming part of the setting of a listed terrace of cottages set back from the carriageway.
Reading Room, Birtles Lane - Victorian Reading Rooms with Tudor revival black and white timber/render details on the exterior and unique stained glass windows in a prominent position. Stands in a cluster with the Smithy, Greyhound House and barns
Greyhound Smithy, Birtles Lane - Part of the fabric of our history. Old Smithy occupies a prominent position with greyhound motif on the exterior and black and white timber/render detailing. Stands inbetwen two other significant buildings, Greyhound House and the Reading Rooms
Black Greyhound House, Prestbury Road - Part of the fabric of our history. A victorian red brick building that was once the village pub. Stands in a prominent position in a cluster with the Greyhound Smithy and Reading Rooms
Over Alderley School, School Lane - Part of the fabric of our history. The last school in Over Alderley dating from 1905. In a prominent position adjacent to the allotments and playground and the Grade II listed The Cottage
Slade Cottage, Slade Lane - Charming late Victorian cottage in Cheshire brick and sandstone with highly decorative clay tile roof and tall chimneys. Steep pitched roof with dormers to bedrooms over symmetrically arranged single storey living accommodation
Broadheath Farm, Slade Lane - A Cheshire farmhouse ( previously a working dairy farm) dating back to 1840 or earlier, set within the parish of Over Alderley. The house is constructed of old Cheshire brick with a flagged stone roof and weathered pitch pine windows. It sits within 22.5 acres of pasture land protected by a mature woodland to the North East. The property previously formed part of the Estate of Thomas Hibbert of Birtles Hall.
Acton House, Bull Pen Cottage, Hocker Lane - A historically significant site for our parish. A farm house rebuilt on the site of a WW2 bomb. Buildings in keeping with the local environment and heritage and adjacent to a public footpath and bridleway.
Acton Farm, Hocker Lane - A historically significant site for our parish. A farm house rebuilt on the site of a WW2 bomb. Buildings in keeping with the local environment and heritage and adjacent to a public footpath and bridleway.
Well house, Hocker Lane - Brick and slate historical well house in open field adjacent to the public footpath and bridleway.
Shawcross, Hocker Lane - Substantial Cheshire brick house with stone roof and multiple gables. Formed primarily of two wings in elevated setting with masonry and hedge boundary treatment
Higher Park Cottage South, Cheshires Lane, off Hocker Lane - Two mid 19thC farm workers cottages of Cheshire brick with stone roof. Altered to create one dwelling, now standing as a palimsest adjacent to the bridleway
Yew Tree, Hocker Lane - Yew Tree (also know as Yew Tree Farm and Yew Tree cottage) was build circa 1930 in traditional farmhouse style with Cheshire brick, stone tiles and leaded windows. The house blends into the local countryside and over the years the owners have maintained the historical integrity. The home is in a prominent position adjacent to a PROW in the form of a single track lane. There is a stream, woods and fields surrounding.
Yew Tree Stables, Hocker Lane - A rural set of buildings that typify the local community. The stables are the only known non-livery stabling in the area. The stables, barns and adjoining fields are home to a variety of native wildlife. The land and location have been used for community interests.
Download and view the list of non-designated heritage assets in pdf format.
As part of the development of the Neighbourhood Plan a review of local non-designated heritage assets has been undertaken to identify buildings within the Parish that make a positive contribution to the character of Over Alderley. The following list sets out the identifed non-designated heritage assets together with a description of the asset.
Smithy Cottage, Birtles Lane - A traditional Cheshire farmhouse and outbuildings, white with stone roof. Subserviant to its setting, positioned below the level of Birtles Lane at the entrace to the parish.
The Vicarage, Birtles Lane - A three storey cheshire brick/slate roof Victorian building with decorative brick banding, decorative overhanging eaves and verges and substantial chimneys. Elements of symmetry in the facades with bay and casement windows. Significant stone and hedge boundary enclosure forming the setting with the adjacent Grade II listed St Catherine's Church.
Church Cottage, Birtles Lane - Late 19thC Cheshire brick/slate roof cottage formed of three wings with varying roof levels, set below the level of Birtles Lane behind a significant continuous stone boundary wall
High Lees, Birtles Lane - A traditional Cheshire farmhouse, white with slate roof standing in a cobbled yard of outbuildings set in woodland
Varden Town cottages, Birtles Lane - Three Cheshire brick/slate and tiled roof traditional cottages standing directly on the edge of the carriageway of Birtles Lane. Joined with and forming part of the setting of a listed terrace of cottages set back from the carriageway.
Reading Room, Birtles Lane - Victorian Reading Rooms with Tudor revival black and white timber/render details on the exterior and unique stained glass windows in a prominent position. Stands in a cluster with the Smithy, Greyhound House and barns
Greyhound Smithy, Birtles Lane - Part of the fabric of our history. Old Smithy occupies a prominent position with greyhound motif on the exterior and black and white timber/render detailing. Stands inbetwen two other significant buildings, Greyhound House and the Reading Rooms
Black Greyhound House, Prestbury Road - Part of the fabric of our history. A victorian red brick building that was once the village pub. Stands in a prominent position in a cluster with the Greyhound Smithy and Reading Rooms
Over Alderley School, School Lane - Part of the fabric of our history. The last school in Over Alderley dating from 1905. In a prominent position adjacent to the allotments and playground and the Grade II listed The Cottage
Slade Cottage, Slade Lane - Charming late Victorian cottage in Cheshire brick and sandstone with highly decorative clay tile roof and tall chimneys. Steep pitched roof with dormers to bedrooms over symmetrically arranged single storey living accommodation
Broadheath Farm, Slade Lane - A Cheshire farmhouse ( previously a working dairy farm) dating back to 1840 or earlier, set within the parish of Over Alderley. The house is constructed of old Cheshire brick with a flagged stone roof and weathered pitch pine windows. It sits within 22.5 acres of pasture land protected by a mature woodland to the North East. The property previously formed part of the Estate of Thomas Hibbert of Birtles Hall.
Acton House, Bull Pen Cottage, Hocker Lane - A historically significant site for our parish. A farm house rebuilt on the site of a WW2 bomb. Buildings in keeping with the local environment and heritage and adjacent to a public footpath and bridleway.
Acton Farm, Hocker Lane - A historically significant site for our parish. A farm house rebuilt on the site of a WW2 bomb. Buildings in keeping with the local environment and heritage and adjacent to a public footpath and bridleway.
Well house, Hocker Lane - Brick and slate historical well house in open field adjacent to the public footpath and bridleway.
Shawcross, Hocker Lane - Substantial Cheshire brick house with stone roof and multiple gables. Formed primarily of two wings in elevated setting with masonry and hedge boundary treatment
Higher Park Cottage South, Cheshires Lane, off Hocker Lane - Two mid 19thC farm workers cottages of Cheshire brick with stone roof. Altered to create one dwelling, now standing as a palimsest adjacent to the bridleway
Yew Tree, Hocker Lane - Yew Tree (also know as Yew Tree Farm and Yew Tree cottage) was build circa 1930 in traditional farmhouse style with Cheshire brick, stone tiles and leaded windows. The house blends into the local countryside and over the years the owners have maintained the historical integrity. The home is in a prominent position adjacent to a PROW in the form of a single track lane. There is a stream, woods and fields surrounding.
Yew Tree Stables, Hocker Lane - A rural set of buildings that typify the local community. The stables are the only known non-livery stabling in the area. The stables, barns and adjoining fields are home to a variety of native wildlife. The land and location have been used for community interests.
Download and view the list of non-designated heritage assets in pdf format.
01/03/23: Draft Design Code
The Parish Council will shortly begin a consultation process on the Draft Neighbourhood Plan. An important part of the Plan is the Design Code which sets out a number of rules for new development in a simple concise way which are specific to our Parish. The Code has been developed by the Parish Council Neighbourhood Plan Steering Group with consultants Aecom and is published here in draft in for comment and feedback.
View the draft Design Code
The Parish Council will shortly begin a consultation process on the Draft Neighbourhood Plan. An important part of the Plan is the Design Code which sets out a number of rules for new development in a simple concise way which are specific to our Parish. The Code has been developed by the Parish Council Neighbourhood Plan Steering Group with consultants Aecom and is published here in draft in for comment and feedback.
View the draft Design Code
02/11/22: Results of the first consultation
The Neighbourhood Plan Steering Group has now analysed all the responses to the Vision and Aims Document. Thank you to everyone who took the time to respond. The responses have been collated into a summary document and work will now continue to develop the plan.
The Neighbourhood Plan Steering Group has now analysed all the responses to the Vision and Aims Document. Thank you to everyone who took the time to respond. The responses have been collated into a summary document and work will now continue to develop the plan.
07/01/22: Vision and Aims Document
The Neighbourhood Plan Steering Group has developed a Vision and Aims Document which contains a draft Vision, a set of Aims and some possible key planning themes which our Plan for the Parish could address. We would like to hear about whether you agree with these, whether you have any comments about how they could be improved, and whether we have missed anything important.
There is a survey at the end of the document which you are invited to complete and return. The survey is also available online.
The Neighbourhood Plan Steering Group has developed a Vision and Aims Document which contains a draft Vision, a set of Aims and some possible key planning themes which our Plan for the Parish could address. We would like to hear about whether you agree with these, whether you have any comments about how they could be improved, and whether we have missed anything important.
There is a survey at the end of the document which you are invited to complete and return. The survey is also available online.