William Wragg MP

The Greater Manchester Spatial Framework is a policy of the Greater Manchester Combined Authority that determines where housing development can take place. It has the potential to see areas of Greenbelt developed for housing. William said, “I want to make local residents aware of these proposals. I am very concerned that large scale residential development might be permitted in currently protected Greenbelt areas which we all value. I will be opposing this.”

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The fact is we need more housing. However, the areas which should be developed first are those known as ‘brownfield sites’. These are sites that have previously been used for commercial or industrial purposes, but are now vacant.

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Stockport has so many of these sites which have not yet been developed for housing.

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Our local roads and infrastructure already struggle with existing demands. These proposals will only make matters worse.

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You can see which areas near you have been suggested for potential development and have your say on these proposals by visiting www.mappinggm.org.uk The public consultation will open in Autumn 2016.