Residents raise concerns over proposals for up to 900 homes on Green Belt at Culcheth

CULCHETH residents are working together in response to proposals for up to 900 homes on Green Belt land at two sites in the village.

Redrow is advancing plans for 450 houses west of Hob Hey Lane, while a separate proposal could see a further 450 homes built off Warrington Road.

The Redrow proposal has completed the Environmental Impact Assessment (EIA) screening stage, which determines whether the development is likely to have significant environmental effects. Warrington Borough Council (WBC) has confirmed that a full EIA will not be required.
This is not planning permission, and it does not mean that the development has been approved. Any future planning application will still need to be considered by WBC through the planning process.
However it is expected that Redrow will submit a planning application supported by the plans, reports and technical information required by WBC in the next few weeks (in line with the date already published by Redrow of Autumn 2026).
The proposed development would see up to 450 homes built on Green Belt land west of Hob Hey Lane and adjacent to Culcheth Linear Park. Residents have raised concerns about the potential loss of countryside, the impact on wildlife and habitats, increased traffic and whether local roads, schools, healthcare services and other infrastructure could accommodate the additional demand.
The development is prompting questions about the future of Green Belt land around Culcheth and the relationship between speculative housing proposals and Warrington Borough Council’s adopted Local Plan.
For residents, the concern extends beyond the Redrow site itself. A separate proposal by Peel Land for up to 450 homes on Green Belt land off Warrington Road, behind Culcheth High School, is currently still at the EIA screening stage. If both developments were to proceed, they could bring up to 900 additional homes to the area.
Residents are coming together through the Culcheth and Glazebury Residents Association (CAGRA) to share information, raise awareness and encourage the community to engage with the planning process.

CAGRA is encouraging residents to stay informed and take part in the planning process as the proposals develop. The association wants to ensure that the potential effects on the village, its infrastructure, its countryside and its wildlife are properly considered.
For many in Culcheth, this is about more than the number of houses proposed. It is about the future of the village and ensuring that decisions affecting its countryside and community are made through a thorough and transparent planning process.
As the Culcheth and Glazebury Residents Association approaches its first anniversary, it continues with its aim to represent residents, local businesses and community groups, promote local interests, share information and give residents a voice.
Residents can find out more about CAGRA from their website www.cagra.co.uk and Facebook page.