Muller appeals for feedback on Cheshire cricket club/resi deal

Aston Cricket Club plans to sell its ground to the developer and use the proceeds to relocate to a larger facility a short distance away, unlocking the redevelopment of the pitch it has played on for more than a century.

Muller Property Group has launched a public consultation on proposals to build 43 homes on the current cricket club, located off Sheppenhall Lane south west of Nantwich.

The ground is considered too small to host senior fixtures by the England and Wales Cricket Board, prompting the requirement for a larger site.

Aston CC is planning to move to a site off Whitchurch Road. The club claims it cannot afford to move unless it sells the ground it has occupied since the 19th century and owned since the 1950s.

The development of the current location by Muller will cross-fund the new facilities, with any surplus allocated to create a fund for the future running of the club.

The new cricket club site will offer a larger pitch as well as training facilities and a clubhouse.

Meanwhile, Muller’s scheme features 30% affordable provision and a village green at its heart.

Patrick Beesley, chairperson at Aston Cricket Club: “Aston Cricket Club is delighted to be working with Muller Property Group with our relocation project.

“Our current ground is too small since we have been hemmed in by housing so the only way – as advised by the ECB – we can continue to play cricket in the long term…is to relocate.”