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High Lane Development Proposal
DISLEY PARISH COUNCIL STATEMENT
Stockport Local Plan’s – High Lane development proposal for 1,000 houses.
Disley Parish Council (DPC) would like to express its major concerns regarding proposals for 2 developments in High Lane as a part of the Stockport Metropolitan Borough Council’s (SMBC) Local Plan.
1,000 new houses will be built adjacent to A6 on fields recently redesignated from Green Belt to Grey Belt land in High Lane.
DPC believes the proposed developments will have a significant impact on the villages along the length of the A6, particularly Newtown, Disley and High Lane during the development period, upon completion and thereafter.
A count of traffic in High Lane, carried out by the Department of Transport, evidenced a 32% increase in vehicular movements between 2019 and 2023 following the opening of the A555. This increase has resulted in the severe congestion between Disley and High Lane village regularly experienced by A6 road users, with traffic often at a standstill at peak times and the increased use of rat runs through surrounding residential areas. Also noted is the large increase of HGVs now using this route, which in turn exacerbates the environmental concerns already expressed over many years, including poor air quality and the damage to and deterioration of our road surfaces.
SMBC Local Plan also proposes additional developments in Hazel Grove and along Torkington Road/Offerton Road which will give a total of more than 2,200 new properties.
DPC is particularly concerned to learn that there are currently no plans for any highways, utilities, public transport or other infrastructure improvements in an attempt to mitigate the impact these developments will have.
DPC is of the opinion that a collateral effect of the housing developments proposed along the A6 corridor will be a further increase in traffic on the A6, on adjacent roads and at accesses to the A555.
Please express your own concerns and provide feedback to Stockport MBC by responding in one of the following ways:
• Via the portal created by SMBC at https://localplan.stockport.gov.uk or
• By email to: local.plan@stockport.gov.uk
• By post to: The Planning Policy Team, Stockport Metropolitan Borough Council, 4th Floor Stopford House, Stockport, SK1 3XE
Please note: All responses need to reach the Stockport MBC by midnight on 21st December, 2025.
Disley Parish Council
Welcoming Melanie Brinnand
Melanie Brinnard as new Parish Councillor
I’ve been a resident of Disley for 8 years and proud to take up the role of Disley Parish Councillor. My career has always been in people communications.
Firstly, in national press, crossing over into agencies in senior management roles. The highlight, becoming an Agency Director at McCann Ericson, which led to me running my own agency.
My experience includes looking after the people communications for international and corporate clients across many sectors and many organisations within government, public sector and charity organisations.
I hope to bring that experience, working with my fellow councillors and colleagues at DPC to support and serve our residents and our business community in the best way I can. Showcasing and being a champion for Disley village and wonderful community we are.
Councillor Vacancy
Parish Councillor Vacancies
Your community needs you! Your opinions matter!
Would you like to have a say in the running of Disley village and contribute to the well-being of the community in Disley and Newtown?
Disley Parish Council need people from all backgrounds – all you need is the enthusiasm and a little spare time to help shape the future of Disley and Newtown.
We have a monthly council meeting at the Community Centre to discuss Disley and Newtown matters, make decisions on village facilities and ways in which we can improve health and wellbeing in the community.
Feel free to attend our next council meeting to see what happens!
Or
Call Cllr Paul Bull on; 0787 634 5964 for a chat
Or
Email the clerk at; clerk@disleyparishcouncil.org.uk for more information
ELIGIBILITY REQUIREMENTS: To be a Councillor you must be:
- A British, Commonwealth or EU citizen.
- Aged 18 years or over.
- In one of the following categories:
- appear on the Electoral Register for the parish,
- have lived in (or within 3 miles of) the parish for at least a year.
- have had your main place of work within the parish for at least a year.
B5470 Macclesfield Road, Rainow – Update
All investigations have been completed on site and the lab testing completed following the ground investigations. The options report is currently being produced to determine suitable solutions for the embankment repair, and the final report is due to be completed mid-August. On receipt of the options report Cheshire East will select the most suitable option for delivery with the recommended option determined through comparison of cost, constructability, environmental impact, and programme duration. The chosen option will then be taken through detailed design and technical approval and CEC are currently estimating this to be completed by early October, though this will be determined by the complexity of the design.
Following the completion of the design, CEC are currently estimating for work to commence on site late Autumn, with completion late Winter/early Spring, and due to the scale and complexity of the repair, they are currently estimating a total cost of circa £1m. They will have more detail on the construction dates, duration, and cost in early September once the final option has been reviewed by the construction team.
Cheshire East understand that this is not the ideal time to undertake works in the Peak District due to the weather that will be encountered, though with consideration ,they have decided to undertake the work to get the road opened as soon as possible rather than delay construction until later in 2026. Please note that access for pedestrians and cyclists will be maintained through the construction phase via a dedicated walkway away from the works area.
As the works are in the Peak District, they are liaising with the Peak District National Park Authority to ensure that all proposals comply with relevant planning legislation. They do not anticipate any issues with planning as they’re undertaking the repair of an embankment supporting the highway, to be confirmed once the design has been completed.
They will continue to update on the Cheshire East webpage and via their highways X account @CECHighways as more information becomes available.
Important Changes to Cheshire East Recycling Centres
From Monday, 5th August, there will be some key updates to household waste recycling centres (HWRCs) in Cheshire East:
Closures:
– Bollington, Poynton, and Middlewich HWRCs will be temporarily closed starting at 5pm on Sunday, 4 August.
Extended Hours:
– HWRCs in Alsager, Crewe, Macclesfield, and Knutsford will remain open for an extra hour on weekdays.
Weekend Visits:
– Advance online booking is now required for visits during weekends or Bank Holidays.
These emergency changes are separate from the ongoing review of longer-term HWRC service, a public consultation on which recently closed. For the latest updates and information, visit Cheshire East Council’s website here.
Parish Precept 2024/25
Each year, Disley Parish Council sets a parish precept, as part of the Council Tax, to help fund the many services it provides to Disley & Newtown residents.
Over recent years, the Parish Council has tried to minimise the effects of higher inflation levels, but some of the Council’s operating costs, particularly staff salaries, have increased significantly over the past 12 months. The Parish Council has also had to budget for the cessation of some Cheshire East Council services, such as grounds maintenance of some green spaces.
The Parish Council appreciates that many Disley & Newtown residents are experiencing financial pressures, but after many years of zero or minimum increases, feels it has no option but to introduce an 8% precept increase for 2024/25.
This new precept figure equates to £85.22 per year for a Council Tax Band D home, or the equivalent of £1.64 per week.
The Parish Council believe that this still represents value for money, considering the many services it provides, including:
- Disley Community Centre.
- Disley Community Bus Scheme.
- Parks and play areas.
- Three allotment sites.
- CCTV monitoring in the village centre.
- Village Ranger service.
- Community Grants.
- The Council’s website, Disley News magazine and eBulletins.
- Village events such as the Christmas Extravaganza.
- Electric vehicle chargepoints.
- Village streetlighting.
- Disley & Newtown hanging baskets and planting
The Parish Council acknowledges the generous help given by village volunteers and it should be noted that Disley Parish Councillors receive no form of salary or allowance and give their time for the benefit of the Disley and Newtown community.
February 2024
Mudhurst Lane – Update from Planning Enforcement
The Parish Council has received an update from Cheshire East Council Planning Enforcement regarding activities on the land known as Glebe Fields off Mudhurst Lane.
“Cheshire East Council served an enforcement notice on 14th February 2024 in relation to unauthorised development which has taken place on land off Mudhurst Lane, Disley. The notice takes effect on 25th March 2024, unless an appeal is made to the Planning Inspectorate before this date. If an appeal is lodged the notice will not take effect unless or until that appeal is dismissed.
Should no appeal be lodged, the recipients will have until 24th September to comply with the requirements of the notice i.e. the removal of all deposited material and the removal of the track.”
Statements from Disley Parish Council and Thomas Ouffs and Poors Land Charity appear in an earlier post.
Land off Mudhurst Lane, Higher Disley
Disley Parish Council has received a large number of resident enquiries regarding activities at the site known as Glebe Fields off Mudhurst Lane. These enquiries primarily revolve around concerns relating to planning, access, the amount, and appropriateness of site traffic, and environmental considerations. Disley Parish Council shares many of these concerns.
To provide clarity, Disley Parish Council has never owned or managed the land in question and has no involvement in the works currently being undertaken. Previously, the land was under the ownership of a registered charity, named Thomas Ouff. Although the land is no longer owned by this charity, the Trustees have kindly agreed that their Position Statement can be shared with residents. This can be downloaded at:
Position statement for Thomas Ouff and Poors Land Charity
Regarding the potential absence of planning permissions for the works, this matter has been escalated to Cheshire East Council Planning Enforcement. As the primary planning authority for Disley & Newtown, Cheshire East Council is responsible for investigating all local planning matters. Cheshire East Planning Enforcement can be contacted at ceplanning@cheshireeast.gov.uk or by phone on 0300 123 5014.
Concerns regarding traffic weights and volumes, mud on the road and environmental issues have also been raised and communicated to the relevant departments within Cheshire East Council.
Please rest assured that Disley Parish Council will remain vigilant in monitoring the situation on Mudhurst Lane and will actively engage with Cheshire East Council to obtain information and seek appropriate actions in addressing resident concerns.
Cllr Simon Brownbill
Chair of Disley Parish Council
Newtown Play Area – Project Update
Newtown Play Area Improvement Project 2023 Update
Disley Parish Council (DPC) would like to update residents on the current situation regarding improvement works at the Newtown Play Area which, unfortunately, due to several delays and the recent hot weather have meant that the project is taking longer than expected.
A recent RoSPA (Royal Society for the Prevention of Accidents) report highlighted several concerns with the fencing and surfacing at the play area. In addition to this, we have had issues with dog owners using the area as a dog run and some leaving their dogs unsupervised to defecate within the play area. DPC is also keen to create a more open space around the play area to allow for additional play equipment and picnic benches.
Residents will be aware that groundworks have recently been undertaken to remove the old fencing which previously enclosed the play area and to relandscape in order to remove the high step on the lower side and to returf and reseed the area. Unfortunately, the recent prolonged period of hot and dry weather has meant that the new turf and seed is taking longer to establish than hoped. The Council has kept the area well-watered, and it is now looking far greener and heathier. During the period of the works, the grass could not be cut and the surface could not be strimmed but this has now been carried out and has been returned to its previous regular maintenance schedule. Some patches of ground may require additional grass seed due to the recent hot conditions and residents are asked to please bear with us while this seed beds in.
The safety matting around the play equipment now provides a wider area of safety and allows the natural vegetation to grow through.
The Council has installed a new safety gate between the play area and the car park and the fencing to the sides of this will be extended and mesh-filled as soon as possible
Work on the project will continue over the next few months including installation of a picnic bench, cycle racks, new litter bins and additional signage. It is hoped that the majority of this work will be completed by the start of the summer holidays. DPC will then review the area and consider what further works are required and what additional equipment can be considered.
The Parish Council apologises for any disruption that the work has caused and appreciates the patience of play area users while the work is being completed.
Cllr. Simon Brownbill
Chair of Disley Parish Council
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