Story tables proposals for phase one of 136-home Alderley Edge scheme
Plans for 40 homes off Ryleys Lane on the western fringe of the affluent village have been submitted to Cheshire East Council.
Story Homes’ scheme is the first phase of a wider project that could eventually see 136 homes constructed on the western edge of Alderley Edge.
The project would feature a mix of two- to six-bedroom homes, of which 12 would be affordable.
Josh Dobson-Brear, land manager for Story Homes North West, said: “Our plans for Ryleys Lane represent a sustainable and well-considered extension to Alderley Edge, a highly prestigious location. Story Homes is known for creating high-quality, aspirational homes, and we believe this development is a great fit for the area.
“We’re proud to have already delivered an award-winning scheme in Cheshire East at Fulshaw Manor, which reflects our commitment to design excellence, placemaking, and long-term community value. Ryleys Lane follows that same approach, and we look forward to working closely with Cheshire East Council and local stakeholders as the planning process progresses.”
Story Homes’ application for Ryleys Lane aligns with Cheshire East Council’s Local Plan, where the site is safeguarded for residential development and brings forward a well-considered proposal that will provide much-needed homes while delivering wider economic and environmental benefits to the community.
Part of the site is allocated for housing in the local plan and the rest is Green Belt but meets the criteria of Grey Belt, according to the developer.
The Grey Belt designation is a Labour invention that can be given to some protected sites that do not perform the stated functions of the Green Belt and is designed to free up more land for housing development.
