Taylor Wimpey has reduced the number of homes proposed for land off Marlborough Road from 140 to 120 following feedback from council officers and consultees.
The outline planning application (reference 25/41057/OUT) was originally submitted last year and has now been amended. Residents have until Friday 11 September to comment on the revised plans.
Changes made to the scheme
A planning statement addendum submitted with the revisions said most consultees have raised no objections to planning permission, subject to conditions or planning obligations.
The borough council's Design Officer, Arboriculture Officer and Leisure Services team made comments on design matters, principally density, the amount of open space, and the location of proposed development relative to the root protection areas of existing trees.
In response, the scheme has been amended. The internal road layout has been changed, with Marlborough Road extending further into the site and forming part of a loop road.
A central green corridor has been re-designed around a Category A tree, extending from the northern boundary to the southern boundary. The corridor has been widened to retain the vast majority of the existing hedgerow, with additional planting proposed. Larger landscaped buffers have been incorporated, particularly along the southern and western boundaries, including significantly more tree planting and a pedestrian route.
Local concerns raised
A Tatenhill Walk resident has objected to the revised plans, raising concerns about increased traffic, noise and pollution, the loss of green space used for walking and recreation, and additional pressure on schools and health services.
Town and borough councillor Jon Powell said the reduction from 140 to 120 homes does not make much difference to his concerns. He reiterated worries about the local sewage system and pressure on local amenities, stating that amenities are already very stretched and will face extra pressure from the development.
Stone town councillors highlighted the cumulative impact of several housing developments proposed around Walton at their meeting on Tuesday 1 September. Walton has already seen the development of Udall Grange in recent years, while further applications have been submitted for land around Eccleshall Road.
