More than 1,600 angry residents have written to an MP in opposition to plans to build hundreds of homes on fields in his constituency.
Mike Amesbury, Labour MP for Weaver Vale, said he shares their concerns about the loss of “precious” greenery at Wharford Farm and Sandymoor South in east Runcorn as he announced his intention to also object to Homes England’s proposals for 850 homes. He told the ECHO his view mirrors that of the more than 1,600 constituents who contacted him to voice their opposition.
It follows the submission of an outline application from Homes England to Halton Borough Council for a 250-home extension to Sandymoor on a greenfield site to the north of the Chester-Warrington railway line. Proposals will follow for a further 600 houses on farmers’ fields either side of nearby Red Brow Lane.
