Residents in Crewe, Cheshire, Terrified and Living in Fear as Newbuild Nightmare Unfolds

Residents in Crewe, Cheshire, Living in Fear as Newbuild Nightmares Unfold

Homeowners in Crewe, Cheshire, are facing a living nightmare as concerns over potentially contaminated land have left them terrified of using their gardens and fearing for their children's health. The Coppenhall Place development, comprising 263 homes, is under scrutiny, and the possibility of demolishing the properties looms due to health worries. Although officials from Cheshire East Council claim there is no immediate danger to human health, residents are apprehensive about the presence of asbestos, lead, cyanide, and arsenic residues beneath the land.

Richard Hughes, a resident and businessman, expressed concerns about the potential risks to health and how it has affected daily life, saying that children are no longer playing football in the gardens, and he has stopped gardening altogether. Another resident, an education worker, noticed dark patches and holes in his back garden soil, raising concerns about potential soil contamination. Many residents feel deceived and worry about the impact on their property values and overall well-being.

Amanda Grayson, a mother of two, shared the community's uncertainty and expressed hope that the situation would be resolved soon. A meeting was planned to address these issues but has since been canceled, leaving residents anxious about the possibility of mortgage complications and potential loss of their homes. The development by Countryside Partnerships was granted permission in 2018, but their failure to address the condition relating to contaminated land has resulted in the development being built without proper approval.

Countryside Partnerships recently submitted a new application to the planning committee to rectify the situation, claiming that the site poses no risk to human health. However, councillors have criticized the developer, accusing them of prioritizing profit over compliance and assurance. The ongoing situation has caused frustration and disappointment among residents, as they feel they have been misled. Countryside Partnerships has committed to resolving the issue and is working with council officers and the Environmental Protection Department to obtain full planning approval as quickly as possible. Their priority is to address the concerns raised by residents and customers and ensure a resolution is reached.

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