Tattenhall
Land north of Chester Road
A landscape-led new neighbourhood for Tattenhall
Proposals for around 130 new homes, including 30% affordable housing, within a landscape-led and well-connected neighbourhood.
Welcome
Located on the northern edge of Tattenhall, the proposals would create a carefully planned extension to the village, combining a landscape-led design with convenient access to local services, public transport and the surrounding countryside.
We recognise that new development must respond sensitively to its setting. The emerging masterplan has therefore been shaped around Keys Brook, existing trees and hedgerows, pedestrian routes and generous green spaces. The design will also take inspiration from Tattenhall’s distinctive character and nearby Conservation Area.
Growth here is not simply about providing new homes. It is about creating the right development, in the right place, with lasting benefits for the village.
The Vision
Our vision is to create a well-connected and inclusive neighbourhood that supports Tattenhall’s long-term vitality while respecting its village character.
The site is within walking distance of the village centre and would provide new connections to the existing public right of way. A mix of homes, including 30% affordable housing, would help meet different local needs, while new green spaces, play areas and landscape planting would create an attractive place for existing and future residents.
It offers a valuable combination: village life, access to everyday services and strong connections to Chester, Whitchurch and the wider area.
Why Tattenhall, Why Now
The proposals are being brought forward against a backdrop of significant housing delivery challenges across Cheshire West and Chester, and the wider North West. Cheshire West and Chester can currently demonstrate only a 1.89 year supply of deliverable housing land (at 1 April 2025), against a Government requirement of five years, making it harder for young people and families to find suitable homes locally.
The proposals for Chester Road would make a measured contribution by:
- Delivering around 130 homes in a sustainable location close to village services
- Providing 30% affordable housing and a mix of homes for families, first-time buyers and downsizers
- Creating a landscape-led neighbourhood with green spaces, play areas and improved walking connections
- Supporting Tattenhall’s services, businesses and community for future generations
- Designing a development that responds sensitively to the village’s distinctive character and landscape setting
Site Context
The site extends to approximately 7.2 hectares (17.7 acres) and comprises two agricultural fields on the northern edge of Tattenhall.
It is bounded by:
- Chester Road and existing homes to the south
- Greaves Meadow to the north
- Brook Hall and its landscaped grounds to the west
- Greaves Farm and agricultural land to the east
Keys Brook runs east to west through the centre of the site. The land is generally flat, with a gentle fall towards the brook. Existing trees and hedgerows define parts of the site boundary, while a small pond lies close to the eastern boundary of the southern field.
A public right of way runs along the site’s western edge, connecting Chester Road with the countryside to the north. This route would be retained, with new connections from within the development.
The site lies close to the existing village and is within walking distance of local facilities. Bus service 41 connects Tattenhall with Chester, Malpas and Whitchurch, while the nearby A41 provides wider road connections.
Planning Context
Planning for Tattenhall’s future
Cheshire West and Chester Council is preparing a new Local Plan to guide future growth across the borough and identify land for new homes and supporting infrastructure. The Council’s Local Plan Issues and Options consultation identified the site as TAT07, within a potential direction of growth to the north of Tattenhall.
The site adjoins the existing settlement and is contained by established features including Chester Road, Greaves Meadow and the wooded boundary beside Brook Hall. Development proposals are also being considered on land further east, reinforcing the importance of taking a coordinated approach to future growth in this part of the village.
Meeting housing needs
Cheshire West and Chester Council’s May 2026 indicative housing requirement report identified a figure of 526 homes for the Tattenhall neighbourhood area over a 20-year period. The Council has made clear that this figure may change as the new Local Plan progresses and further evidence is tested.
The proposals would make a measured contribution towards meeting local and borough-wide housing needs. A mix of 1–5 bedroom homes is envisaged, including detached, semi-detached and mews homes and cottage apartments, with 30% affordable housing distributed across the neighbourhood.
A sustainable location
The site is close to Tattenhall’s shops, services and community facilities and benefits from access to bus services and the local walking network. The proposals will seek to strengthen these connections and encourage walking, cycling and public transport use.
The site is not subject to a national landscape designation. Its relationship with Tattenhall Conservation Area, Brook Hall, local views and the character of Chester Road will be carefully assessed and reflected in the evolving design.
The Emerging Proposals
The emerging masterplan has been shaped by initial work on highways, landscape, ecology, drainage, heritage and local character. It remains illustrative and will continue to evolve as technical work progresses and feedback is received through this consultation.
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Proposed Vehicle &
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Public Open Space
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Muller Property Group is proposing a residential-led development, which will assist the Council in meeting its need to deliver sufficient homes to meet identified demand.
The proposals currently include:
- Around 130 new homes, with a balanced mix of 1–5 bedroom detached, semi-detached and mews homes and cottage apartments
- 30% affordable housing, designed to be tenure blind and integrated throughout the neighbourhood
- A new vehicle and pedestrian access from Chester Road, close to the existing field access, subject to continuing design and highways review
- A landscape-led layout arranged in distinct neighbourhood parcels and connected by a main avenue
- Public open space throughout the site, including a Local Area for Play near the existing pond and a larger Locally Equipped Area for Play beside the veteran trees
- Retention of existing trees, hedgerows and other landscape features wherever feasible
- A green ecological corridor around Keys Brook, incorporating riverside walks, sustainable drainage and a new bridge crossing
- Retention of the public right of way along the western edge of the site, together with new links into the development
- Sustainable drainage and water attenuation features located in the lower parts of the site
- New native planting and habitat creation to deliver at least 10% biodiversity net gain
- A legible street hierarchy comprising a tree-lined avenue, slower secondary streets and small clusters served by private drives
- A design approach informed by Tattenhall’s local character, materials and the open, set-back character of Chester Road
The aim is to create an attractive and inclusive neighbourhood that integrates positively with Tattenhall, provides high-quality homes and gives existing and future residents access to a connected network of green spaces.
Technical Work
A comprehensive programme of technical work is informing the emerging masterplan and will support the future planning application. This is expected to include:
- Transport Assessment and Travel Plan
- Landscape and Visual Assessment
- Preliminary Ecological Appraisal and any necessary species surveys
- Biodiversity Net Gain Assessment
- Heritage and archaeological assessment
- Flood Risk Assessment and drainage strategy
- Air quality and noise assessments
- Ground conditions and agricultural land assessment
The assessments will identify any potential effects and the measures needed to avoid, reduce or mitigate them. Their findings will continue to inform the layout, landscape strategy and detailed design.
Benefits
The proposals would bring a number of benefits for Corby Glen and the wider South Kesteven area, including:
New Homes
Around 130 new homes would help meet identified housing needs in Tattenhall and across Cheshire West and Chester.
Affordable Housing
30% of the homes would be affordable, helping to provide more housing choices for local people and households with different needs. Affordable homes would be distributed across the scheme and designed to be indistinguishable in quality and appearance from market homes.
Green Space & Play Areas
Public open space, a children’s play area, informal walking routes and the green corridor beside Keys Brook would provide opportunities for recreation, play and wellbeing.
A locally responsive design
The layout, architecture and landscaping would reflect Tattenhall’s character, with tree-lined, well-overlooked streets creating an attractive and welcoming neighbourhood.
Biodiversity enhancements
New native planting, habitat creation and enhancement of the brook corridor would support local wildlife and deliver at least 10% biodiversity net gain.
Investment in local infrastructure
The planning process will identify any necessary contributions towards local infrastructure and services. These may include education, healthcare, highways and other community facilities, subject to assessment and agreement with the Council.
Frequently Asked Questions
We have answered some common questions about the emerging proposals below. These FAQs will be reviewed and updated as the consultation and technical work progress.
What is being proposed?
Muller Property Group is preparing an outline planning application for around 130 homes on land north of Chester Road, including 30% affordable housing, together with public open space, two play areas, landscaping, drainage infrastructure, ecological enhancements and new walking connections.
Why is this site being considered?
The site adjoins Tattenhall and lies around 500 metres from the village centre. It was identified as TAT07 in Cheshire West and Chester Council’s Local Plan Issues and Options work, within a potential direction of growth to the north of the village. Established boundaries and its relationship with existing and proposed development make it a logical location to assess through the plan-making and planning application processes.
How many homes are proposed?
The outline application would seek permission for around 130 homes. The current illustrative masterplan demonstrates one way in which the development could be arranged. The final detailed layout would be considered at Reserved Matters stage.
Will affordable housing be provided?
Yes. Thirty per cent of the homes would be affordable, in accordance with Cheshire West and Chester Council’s planning policies. They would be distributed through the development using a tenure-blind approach.
What types of homes are proposed?
The illustrative scheme includes a mix of 1–5 bedroom homes, including detached, semi-detached and mews properties and cottage apartments. The final housing mix would be confirmed at Reserved Matters stage.
How will the site be accessed?
A new vehicle and pedestrian access is proposed from Chester Road near the existing field access. The design is being developed with specialist highways input and will be reviewed by the Council’s highways team.
How will traffic and road safety be addressed?
A Transport Assessment will examine existing conditions, forecast vehicle movements and consider road safety and access arrangements. A Travel Plan will also set out measures to encourage walking, cycling and public transport.
Will the public right of way be retained?
Yes. The public right of way along the western edge of the site would be retained, with new pedestrian links connecting it to the development.
What play facilities are proposed?
The illustrative masterplan shows two play spaces: a Local Area for Play within the arrival green near the existing pond and a larger Locally Equipped Area for Play within the destination green beside the veteran trees. Both would be connected to walking routes and overlooked by nearby homes.
What will the homes look like?
Detailed appearance would be agreed at Reserved Matters stage. The emerging design principles draw on Tattenhall’s red brick, render and timber-style detailing, pitched slate or terracotta-toned roofs, chimneys and varied house types. The layout would combine more intimate village-style streets with lower-density edges facing open countryside and green space.
How will the development feel safe and easy to navigate?
The layout uses a clear hierarchy of streets, focal spaces, changes in surface treatment and a tree-lined main avenue. Homes would face streets, paths and public spaces, with dual-aspect homes at corners to provide natural surveillance. The entrance, brook crossing, key junction and destination green would act as recognisable wayfinding points.
How will landscape and local character be protected?
The proposals are landscape-led. Existing trees, hedgerows and boundary vegetation will be retained wherever feasible, with new native planting and generous open space. The design will consider views, Brook Hall, Tattenhall Conservation Area and the character of Chester Road.
What will happen to Keys Brook?
Keys Brook will be retained within a green ecological corridor through the centre of the site. Built development will be set back from the brook, allowing space for habitat enhancement, drainage and potentially an informal ecological walk.
How will flood risk be managed?
Most of the site is in Flood Zone 1. Development will be kept away from the higher-risk areas beside Keys Brook, and sustainable drainage and attenuation features will manage surface water. A Flood Risk Assessment and drainage strategy will accompany the planning application.
How will biodiversity be improved?
The scheme will include habitat creation, native planting and enhancement of the Keys Brook corridor. It will be designed to deliver at least 10% biodiversity net gain, supported by ecological surveys and a detailed assessment.
Will local services and infrastructure be considered?
Yes. The effects on education, healthcare, highways and other infrastructure will be assessed through the planning process. Any necessary mitigation or financial contributions will be agreed with the Council.
Has a planning application been submitted?
No. The proposals are at a pre-application stage. This consultation is taking place before a planning application is submitted so community feedback can help inform the design.
What happens next?
After the consultation closes, the project team will review all feedback alongside the results of technical assessments and refine the proposals. A planning application will then be prepared for submission to Cheshire West and Chester Council. Once registered, the Council will carry out its own statutory consultation, providing a further opportunity to comment.
Have Your Say
We want to hear your views on the emerging proposals for land at Chester Road, Tattenhall. Feedback received through this consultation will be reviewed by the project team and will help inform the continuing design process and preparation of the planning application. You can provide comments by:
Completing the online feedback form
Email: land@muller-property.co.uk
using the title ‘Tattenhall Consultation’
within the subject line of the email.
Call: 0800 788 0900
(Monday to Friday: 9:00am to 5:30pm)
Post: Tattenhall Consultation, Muller Property Group, The Point, Crewe Road, Alsager, Cheshire, ST7 2GP
Your Views Are Important To Us
Our consultation will run from Monday 14 September until Monday 12 October 2026, alongside submission of an EIA Scoping Request to the Council setting out the environmental topics to be assessed as part of the application.
Following submission of the outline application, further reserved matters applications will be required to seek consent for detailed proposals, with these anticipated to be submitted in 2027.
Next Steps
Thank you for taking the time to participate in this consultation.
All feedback received by the closing date will be carefully reviewed alongside the ongoing technical work. Where appropriate, it will be used to refine the masterplan before a planning application is submitted to Cheshire West and Chester Council.
A Statement of Community Involvement will accompany the application. It will summarise the consultation undertaken, the main issues raised and how feedback has informed the proposals.
Once the application has been submitted and registered, residents and stakeholders will have a further opportunity to comment through the Council’s statutory consultation process.
Consultation & Engagement
Community engagement is an important part of the planning process.
Muller Property Group is committed to constructive dialogue with local residents, community organisations, Tattenhall and District Parish Council and Cheshire West and Chester Council as the proposals evolve.
This consultation gives the community an opportunity to comment on the emerging plans before a planning application is submitted.
How We Use and Protect Your Data
Muller Property Group is committed to protecting your personal data in accordance with the UK General Data Protection Regulation (UK GDPR) and the Data Protection Act 2018.
When you contact us about the proposed development or submit consultation feedback, we may collect personal information such as your name, address and email address. This information will be used to review and respond to comments, identify the main issues raised and prepare a summary of consultation responses for the Statement of Community Involvement.
Information may be shared with the Local Planning Authority where necessary to demonstrate who has been consulted and enable comments to be considered through the planning process. The Statement of Community Involvement may be published online by the Council in accordance with its own data-protection policies. If the application is subject to an appeal, relevant information may also be shared with the Planning Inspectorate.
Your contact details may be used to keep you informed about future consultation relating to this site. Your data will not be used for unrelated marketing or shared with third parties for commercial purposes.
Muller Property Group, The Point, Crewe Road, Alsager, Cheshire, ST7 2GP
land@muller-property.co.uk
0800 788 0900