Parish council opposes plans for nearly 4,000 homes near hospital

Summarised from 2 outlets · Updated 3 Oct, 06:37 · Archive

A local council is arranging a parish poll to fight plans for nearly 4,000 homes in open countryside near a hospital in Leighton. A parish councillor said the scale of the proposed development was equivalent to roughly 'half a new town'. Residents have expressed fears that the expansion could fundamentally alter the character of the area.

The council is urging residents to attend a meeting to discuss the proposals. The opposition reflects concerns among local people about the scale of development and its impact on the open countryside in the region.

How it is being reported

• Fears Leighton could become 'new town' amid plans for 4,000 homesCheshire Live · 3 Oct, 06:00
• Parish councillor says homes proposed near hospital are about ‘half a new town’Northwich Guardian · 2 Oct, 09:51

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