Muller Property Group is delighted to announce the first stage of a public consultation regarding the proposed relocation of Aston Cricket Club.
Located south west of Nantwich, it marks a significant step to ensure the future success and sustainability of the local club that dates back to the 19th century, and has owned the current site off Sheppenhall Lane since 1954.
Over the past 20 years, new housing developments around the club’s boundary have resulted in the ground being deemed too small for senior cricket by the England and Wales Cricket Board (ECB). Faced with these circumstances, Muller Property Group and the club have developed a strategic plan that includes a potential relocation, partnerships, and community involvement.
Aston Cricket Club, like many local sports clubs, faces challenges such as funding, maintaining facilities, and attracting new members. Financially, the club cannot afford new facilities without development on the existing pitch. The development of the current location for housing will cross-fund the new facilities, with any surplus allocated to create a fund for the future running of the club.
The proposed relocation site will offer modern facilities, including improved pitches, training areas, and a clubhouse providing better access and opportunities for community events and local engagement that caters to all age groups and abilities. The club intends to rent out the new facilities for occasions such as Meetings, Classes, Birthdays, Social Events, Local Fetes and other Sporting Activities.
The proposal for the current Cricket Club site is for a new residential development that will provide up to 43 new dwellings including an allocation of 30% of dwellings for affordable housing. The scheme is designed around a community green, bringing a mix of housing types to the area that cater for people at all stages of life.
Quote From the Club:
“Aston Cricket Club is delighted to be working with Muller Property Group with our relocation project. Our current ground is too small since we have been hemmed in by housing so the only way (as advised by the ECB) we can continue to play cricket in the long term and develop Senior Men’s and Women’s, Junior Boy’s and Girl’s Cricket plus maintaining the Midweek Team and our Local KO Competition is to relocate.”
Patrick Beesley, Chairperson, Aston Cricket Club
Get Involved:
Before submitting planning applications, Muller Property Group & Aston Cricket Club are eager to hear the local communities’ thoughts on the proposals.
For more information about the Aston Cricket Club public consultation and to provide feedback, visit the consultation website.
Press Coverage:
View the press coverage here: Place North West | Nantwich News | The Business Desk
