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Leave LEFA alone.

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Chris L.
12 years ago

There should be no development on this area of Green Belt land.

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Paul Spedding
12 years ago Featured

Greenbelt should not be used for development unless there are “exceptional circumstances". There are no exceptional circumstance here – rather the opposite – the area east of Fence Avenue is beautiful farmland near the centre of the town and should be preserved as such.

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Anonymous
12 years ago

No "exceptional circumstances" have been demonstrated which justify the development of the green belt behind Fence Avenue, taking away one of the most spectacular views enjoyed by all residents of Macclesfield who walk or cycle along the canal.

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Nicky Campbell
12 years ago

I object to any safeguarding for development of green belt land. There are still plenty of brownfield sites available within Macclesfield. The land east of Fence Avenue is of special county value. The voices of local people should be heard rather than those of developers or wealthy organisations.

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Alan Buxton
12 years ago

The exceptional circumstances to develop the land in addition to the existing school buildings has not been demonstrated. Continuing with this development would be in complete disregard with current green belt planning guidlines

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Sue Bruce
12 years ago

No "exceptional circumstances" have been demonstrated which justify the development of the green belt behind Fence Avenue, taking away one of the most spectacular views enjoyed by all residents of Macclesfield who walk or cycle along the canal.

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Ann Thornber
12 years ago

The green belt was adopted to prevent our green and beautiful land becoming covered in concrete and tarmacand so depriving the population of easy access to peaceful and idyllic countryside. We have this wonderful treasure which should not be thrown away for a few people to make money. People need houses but there are many brownfield sites within the borough which can be transformed into much needed affordable homes. I understand that to develop such sites is more expensive, but it transforms the appearance of the town without destroying part of its most valuable asset. Surely developers and councillors would like to be remembered as people who had both the foresight and the will to develop the town for the present and future population.t re sight

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Helen Hibbert
12 years ago

Use up the many brown field sites first, don't leave derelict buildings blotting the landscape

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John Upchurch
12 years ago

This land fulfils all the purposes of the Green Belt and with all its other protective designations should not, planning terms, be even considered for development.

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John Allen
12 years ago

Use 'brown land' before building on our 'greenbelt'.

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Leslie Barcellos
12 years ago

Save our greenbelt. Develop brownfield sites as a priority.

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Paul Johnson
12 years ago

Why is the council again pouring its scarce resources into promoting development of land which has so recently been rejected for change of status (2012). This much cherished swathe of green belt provides a much needed open space for residents of the town and is part of what contributes to attracting visitors to the town. Development of this area is a short sighted strategy.

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Alan Chapman
12 years ago

We walk along the canal & show our frends the beautiful landscape if this grts built on it will be gone forever.

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Mr Robert Harrington
12 years ago

This cannot be allowed to happen, once Green Belt is gone, it's gone for good!

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Susan Price
12 years ago

I am disgusted that anyone could think of knocking this beautiful building down to build more houses!!!

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Mark Arnold
12 years ago

I object to greenbelt land being developed, this land should be safeguarded for future generations.

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Clair Arnold
12 years ago

There is no justifiable reason to build on this green belt land, therefore is must be safeguarded for future generations to enjoy, not developers to destroy forever for quick money now.

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Naomi Williams
12 years ago

This whole proposal flies in the face of planning regulations and public opinion. The requisite number of houses can be accommodated on brownfield sites in Macclesfield

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christine behan
12 years ago

Please dont allow the ruinatiion of this beautiful countryside

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Judith James
12 years ago

Use derelict land and underused sites