Land off Tollgate Drive Audlem, Cheshire
Outline planning application submitted for up to 127 dwellings.
30% affordable housing provision.
An opportunity to acquire approximately 9.3 hectares (23 acres) of residential development land adjoining the established village of Audlem.
Land off Moorsfield Avenue and Tollgate Drive represents a substantial residential development opportunity extending to approximately 9.3 hectares (23 acres) on the south-western edge of Audlem, Cheshire.
The site occupies a distinctive position adjoining existing residential development, with the Shropshire Union Canal forming the north-eastern boundary and the River Weaver forming the western boundary. The A525 Whitchurch Road lies close to the site to the south-east.
An outline planning application has been submitted for up to 127 dwellings, with access included for determination and all other matters reserved.
The illustrative scheme incorporates a broad housing mix, 30% affordable housing, extensive public open space, a children’s play area, drainage attenuation, landscaping and biodiversity enhancements.
Key Highlights
- Approximately 9.3 hectares / 23 acres
- Outline application for up to 127 dwellings
- 30% affordable housing
- Indicative mix of 1 to 5-bedroom homes
- Approximately 9,840 sq m of public open space
- Proposed LEAP children's play area
- Vehicular access from Tollgate Drive
- Substantial landscape buffers and new planting
- Attractive setting adjoining the Shropshire Union Canal
- River Weaver forming the western site boundary
- Residential development located within Flood Zone 1
- Existing public footpath immediately adjoining the site
- Audlem identified as a Local Service Centre
- Cheshire East's March 2026 monitoring position identified approximately 3.3 years' housing land supply
The site extends to approximately 9.3 hectares and currently comprises undeveloped agricultural and grazing land divided into three principal areas by existing hedgerows.
The southern part of the site slopes westwards from Moorsfield Avenue, while the northern portion forms a larger area extending towards the Shropshire Union Canal.
The site’s physical boundaries create a distinctive development opportunity:
- Shropshire Union Canal to the north-east
- River Weaver to the west
- Existing residential development to the south-east
- A525 Whitchurch Road nearby to the south-east
The site sits immediately adjacent to the existing settlement and established housing at Moorsfield Avenue and Tollgate Drive.
A public footpath, Audlem FP28, which also forms part of the Weaver Way Long Distance Footpath, runs alongside the canal close to the site’s eastern boundary, providing connections into the wider recreational footpath network.
The outline application seeks permission for up to 127 new homes, with access included for approval and the detailed layout, appearance, scale and landscaping reserved for future determination.
The illustrative masterplan shows development concentrated principally within the central, northern and eastern portions of the site, extending naturally from the existing residential areas at Moorsfield Avenue and Tollgate Drive.
A significant part of the western portion of the site is retained for green infrastructure, biodiversity enhancement, public open space and drainage.
The proposed housing mix extends from 1-bedroom to 5-bedroom homes and incorporates a range of terraces, semi-detached and detached properties.
Indicative Housing Mix
The illustrative accommodation schedule identifies approximately:
- 8 × 1-bedroom homes
- 42 × 2-bedroom homes
- 65 × 3-bedroom homes
- 10 × 4-bedroom homes
- 2 × 5-bedroom homes
Total: 127 homes
The exact mix would be determined through the subsequent reserved matters process.
Audlem, Cheshire
Audlem is an attractive and well-served village in southern Cheshire, positioned close to the borders of Shropshire.
The village is approximately:
- 8 miles east of Whitchurch
- 7 miles north of Market Drayton
- 11 miles south of Nantwich
Audlem is identified as a Local Service Centre within the Cheshire East planning hierarchy and provides a wide range of local shops, services and community facilities.
The village is particularly well known for the Shropshire Union Canal, including its notable flight of locks, while Overwater Marina lies approximately one mile outside the settlement.
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These particulars are intended only as a general guide and do not constitute, nor constitute any part of, an offer or contract. Neither the Vendor nor its agents give any warranty as to the accuracy or completeness of the information contained within these particulars. Prospective purchasers must satisfy themselves by inspection, enquiry and independent professional advice as to the correctness of all information provided. Any areas, measurements and distances are approximate. Plans and photographs are for identification and guidance purposes only and are not necessarily to scale. Prospective purchasers should satisfy themselves in respect of planning, highways, drainage, services, ground conditions, environmental matters, boundaries, rights, easements, covenants and all other matters affecting the property. All offers will be subject to contract.
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