MIRRLEES FIELDS DEVELOPMENT REJECTED BY COUNCIL

Earlier this evening, Liberal Democrat councillors on the Planning Committee voted to reject MAN Energy’s application to build 200 houses on Mirrlees Fields. They stood with local residents to protect this important green space in an already heavily developed part of the borough.

The Norbury & Woodsmoor Liberal Democrat team welcomes this news having fought the proposed development and kept residents informed as to the progression of the application.

“It is such a relief that Stockport Councillors saw the need to protect this precious green space that was crucial to so many during the pandemic. We could not have done this without the support of such a passionate community” said Cllr Grace Baynham.

Parliamentary Candidate for Cheadle Tom Morrison also welcomed the decision. “I know that Grace, Pete, and Dominic have done so much to help residents fight this application and it’s fantastic to see it pay off.

The Liberal Democrats will always fight to protect our precious green spaces, especially in an area like Norbury & Woodsmoor that already has some of the lowest amounts in Stockport Borough.”

However, this does not mean that the application has been rejected for good. The decision of councillors locally could be overturned by the planning inspectorate and Conservative Secretary of State.