Save Stockport Valleys

31/03/2026

Please comment on the proposal to extend Bredbury Ibdustrial Estate into Woodley's Tame Valley. Just a few words. You don't have to be too technical.

30/03/2026

30/03/2026

A reminder of the Inspector's report at the Public Enquiry March 2022 which rejected Quorum's appeal to build large units in an extension on Bredbury Industrial Estate on the grounds it would harm the green Belt, harm the landscape character and there were no very special circumstances. Quorum had argued there was an employment need but since 2022 planning permission has been given to build nine units on Castle Hill adjacent to Allied Bakeries.

28/03/2026

The developers are hopeful because it is a smaller area than the one rejected at the Public Enquiry. We hope they don't succeed.
To object go to Stockport Coucil Planning applications and enter DC/097903 and go to Comments.
Please note you must register (and provide an email address) to submit comments on an application.
Please note there is a 30-minute time out when making comments. When making a comment, we strongly recommend you draft these first in a word processing software (such as Word, notepad), and then copy/paste your comments into the comments text box.

01/01/2026

Their deadline for comments on the local plan has passed so now keep an eye on your local area committee meetings agendas to see if they are being asked to recommend any proposed developmen

Werneth Area Committee - Monday, 2nd February, 2026 6.00 pm
The agenda will be displayed in the week before the meeting see https://democracy.stockport.gov.uk/ieListDocuments.aspx
Proposed venue: Dining Room - Woodley Civic Hall
Contact: Jacqueline Kramer (0161 474 2978)

Marple Area Committee - Wednesday, 4th February, 2026 6.00 pm
The agenda will be displayed in the week before the meeting https://democracy.stockport.gov.uk/ieListDocuments.aspx
Proposed venue: Main Hall - Marple Senior Citizen's Hall
Contact: Charles Yankiah (0161 474 3206)

If you wish to speak at the meeting for or against a proposed development you need to inform the contact 24 hours beforehand. Only one speaker is allowed and is given 3 minutes.

12/11/2025

As you can see the plan involves building on our valleys' fields and woodlands. You can find the plan here: https://localplan.stockport.gov.uk/
You can comment on the Environment section. How to do so is explained in the previous post.

Map of the draft Local Plan sites for Bredbury, Woodley & Romiley.

These areas are under consultation, not approved.

Consultation page link - https://localplan.stockport.gov.uk/map?chapter=our-homes&stage=1&title=Our%20homes

We’ll share clear info on what each site means and how to give effective feedback.

This page is independent and here to help residents take part confidently and constructively.

12/11/2025

The local plan will affect our valleys. Please read it and comment in the Consultation Portal. How to do so is here explained.

Step-by-Step Guide to Using the Consultation Portal

1. Go to the consultation website

localplan.stockport.gov.uk

2. Create an account / log in

You must do this before your comments count.

3. Pick a section you care about

You do not need to read every page.

Most people in Bredbury, Romiley and Woodley may want to comment on:
• Our homes
• Our places and neighbourhoods
• Our infrastructure
• Our environment
• Maps for specific locations

(There are sub sections in each chapter as well)

4. Pick a sub section and scroll to the bottom of the page

Look for the green button:

Make a comment

Click it.

5. Choose your answer

You will see options such as:
• Strongly agree
• Agree
• Neither agree nor disagree
• Disagree
• Strongly disagree

Then a box to explain why.

IMPORTANT

Why Strongly Agree / Strongly Disagree matters

Planning law treats consultation responses as evidence when balancing decisions.

Neutral or weak responses
(Agree / Disagree)
carry less weight.

Strong responses help show:
• clear community support, or
• clear community objection

If you feel strongly, use Strongly agree or Strongly disagree.

This does not make you “dramatic”, it makes your view count.

6. Write your comment

Keep it simple.

Examples:

I disagree because roads in this area are already congested during school and commuter hours. Infrastructure must come first.

or

I support a brownfield-first approach and agree that town centre sites should be developed before edge-of-settlement areas.

or

I strongly disagree with releasing green edge land when brownfield options still exist and infrastructure is at capacity.

Short sentences with real-life examples are enough.

You do not need planning language.

7. Submit your comment

Click Submit.

Then move on to any other sections you want to comment on.

8. IMPORTANT – Confirm your response by email

After you finish, you will get an email.

You must click the link in it.

If you do not validate by email, your comments will not count.

Check spam/junk if needed.

Top Tips

✔ Comment only on the parts that matter to you
✔ Scroll straight to the comment button
✔ Use Strongly Agree or Strongly Disagree when you have a firm view
✔ Give real, local examples
✔ Keep it short and clear
✔ Validate via the email link afterwards

✘ Do not worry about being an expert
✘ Do not try to read everything
✘ Do not think your voice does not matter - it does

This process is about helping your neighbourhood have a say in the future of the area.

It is not political.
It is not about supporting or attacking the council.
It is about making sure developers cannot overrule community needs

18/07/2025

PLEASE NOTE THAT MANY BREDBURY/WOODLEY RESIDENTS WERE UNAWARE OF THIS CONSULTATION BECAUSE IT WASN'T PUBLICISED WIDELY. PLEASE LET YOUR COUNCILLORS KNOW ABOUT THIS REVISED PROPOSAL TO EXTEND THE INDUSTRIAL ESTATE
"Welcome to our update and information event
Thank you for attending a public information event regarding the emerging proposals for new employment space on land adjacent to Ashton Road, Bredbury Park Way.
A public consultation took place last year where we shared initial thoughts on how this site can best deliver much-needed employment space whilst maximising on-site community benefits and reducing any impacts locally.
We have made several updates to the scheme based on feedback from residents and stakeholders.
We are now updating local residents ahead of submitting a planning application to Stockport Council in the coming weeks. Please review our materials and complete a feedback survey to help further inform the proposals." CONTACT IS BREDBURY-DEVELOPMENT,CO,UK AND THE THE DEVELOPERS ARE FIREM