I submitted a site previously in 2024, do I need to resubmit it in the 2026 call for sites?
For housing and employment sites, you do not need to resubmit the site to us unless you want to provide updated information such as different site boundaries, uses or further information. If the site has been submitted to us previously and you wish to update the submission, please resubmit the site during the submission window for the call for sites 2026.
For minerals and waste sites, there have been a number of previous call for sites exercises in 2017, 2022 and 2024. Given the time elapsed and the requirement to show that sites are available and developable during the plan period, we are asking promoters of minerals and waste sites to provide updated information on previously submitted sites, or confirm that their previous submissions remain up to date, or withdraw their previous submissions (in part or whole) as necessary.
Why are you doing another call for sites in 2026?
We are preparing a new local plan for Cheshire East and a call for sites is often undertaken at several points during the plan making process. Decisions about which sites will or will not be taken forward will be made as part of the new local plan. It is likely that more sites could be submitted than are needed.
Any sites that are proposed for inclusion in the new local plan will be subject to public consultation at key stages of the plan-making process. This can take several years and involves independent examination by a Planning Inspector.
Does the submission of a site give it any additional status in terms of planning application decision making?
No, the call for sites process is entirely separate to the planning application process. The submission of a site to the council does not necessarily mean that it will be brought forward via a planning application or approved.
When will information about the sites submitted in 2026 be made available?
As with the call for sites 2024, we intend to publish basic information about the housing and employment sites received as soon as possible.
All housing and employment sites submitted via the call for sites process will then be assessed for their suitability, availability and achievability for development in line with published national planning guidance and this information will be made available in due course as the local plan progresses.
The previous 2024 call for sites map shows that a site boundary crosses into my land — what can I do?
Boundaries are based on submitted information and may contain some inaccuracies. Final boundaries will be confirmed if a site progresses.
Are the submitted uses on the 2024 call for sites map fixed?
No. Uses shown reflect what was submitted, not council decisions. These may change following assessment.
Why are the boundaries of sites drawn in different colours on the 2024 call for sites map?
Sites are colour-coded by theme and this follows national planning policy guidance. Some sites have been submitted for a variety of uses and further information about the uses can be found by clicking on the relevant site.
On the 2024 call for sites map, my site submission has been split or merged — why?
Where multiple submissions overlap, we’ve applied professional judgement to avoid double-counting and submitted site boundaries may have been changed to create logical site parcels on the online map.
Can I comment on sites now?
Not yet. Sites are shown for information only. Public consultation will take place at various stages of the future plan-making process.