The proposals, which have been developed by Bellway’s Strategic Land team, outline a mix of two to five-bedroom properties on a 7.8-acre site to the west of Wilmslow Road, including 45 per cent affordable housing available for local people.

More than a quarter of the site, which is currently private land, would also be created as new publicly accessible open space, with footpaths, recreation space, landscaping and ecological areas.

Sebastian Burrow, Bellway Strategic Land Director for the North West, said: 

“Our proposals would create an integrated extension to Alderley Edge as well as providing more housing choice for people in the local area.

“Existing trees and hedgerows will be retained where possible, with a landscape buffer planned along Wilmslow Road, while the house types would be designed to reflect the architecture of the local area.

“This is a sustainable location for new homes, within a short walk from Alderley Edge train station, for direct services to Manchester Piccadilly and Crewe, as well as the village centre which offers a good range of local amenities.

“The houses themselves would also be highly sustainable, with energy-efficient fabric, solar PV panels and electric vehicle charging points, as well as low-carbon heating to be determined at the detailed planning stage.

“We are committed to building new homes which meet the needs of local communities and have worked closely with Cheshire East Council on this project as our plans have evolved, as well as carrying out public consultation in February this year.”

Bellway’s outline application will now be considered by the local authority, and a detailed reserved matters application will be required following outline approval before the project can proceed.

For more information about the work of Bellway Strategic Land, visit https://www.bellwaystrategicland.co.uk/.