Bellway has submitted an outline planning application for a new residential development of up to 70 homes in the village of Alderley Edge, Cheshire. The project, led by Bellway's Strategic Land team, seeks to develop a 7.8-acre site located to the west of Wilmslow Road.

The proposed masterplan features a diverse mix of two to five-bedroom properties. Notably, 45 per cent of the homes are designated as affordable housing, specifically intended for local people. In addition to residential units, more than a quarter of the currently private site would be transformed into publicly accessible open space, incorporating footpaths, recreational areas, and dedicated ecological zones.

Environmental sustainability is a core component of the design, with homes set to include energy-efficient fabric, electric vehicle charging points, and solar PV panels. Low-carbon heating solutions are also planned, with the specific technology to be finalised during the detailed planning phase. To maintain the character of the area, Bellway intends to retain existing trees and hedgerows where possible and will implement a landscape buffer along Wilmslow Road.

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The site is positioned as a sustainable location for growth, situated within walking distance of the village centre and Alderley Edge train station, which provides direct links to Crewe and Manchester Piccadilly.

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."

The outline application is now under consideration by Cheshire East Council. If successful, a subsequent reserved matters application will be required before construction can begin.