PLANS for an urban village in Wincham have met with mixed reactions from the public.

Clr Roy Mainwaring, of Wincham Parish Council, said that while the urban village would regenerate a run-down area, the proposed road structure could be improved.

He said: “The environment in this area, due to certain irresponsible people, is disgusting. If you take a walk around Lower Wincham using the public rights of way, it’s disgusting. It cannot help but improve it.

“But we don’t think the road system is the correct one. Personally, and I have discussed this with residents in Chapel Street, I think there shouldn’t be any access from Chapel Street.

“I think the estate roads in the 2003 plan with two access points of New Warrington Road was the correct one. It still wouldn’t stop people using Chapel Street but it would make it less likely. That’s my personal view, this plan is not quite right.”

In terms of amenities, Clr Mainwaring said that with a planned build of 100 homes per-year, there should be time to make amendments.

He added: “They should be able to plan to meet demand. They have got plenty of time to be able to adjust.”

Pensioner Clare Dockney, of Chapel Street, welcomed the fact that Chapel Street would finally be closed off to HGVs, but said she was concerned proposals by RRS for a waste plant at New Cheshire Business Park would be more than off-putting to buyers.The 80-year-old, who has lived in the village since 1984, said: “The one thing I’m really chuffed about is Chapel Street being turned into a cul-de-sac.

“But I can’t envisage anyone wanting to buy a house if there is an incinerator across the road. I asked at the exhibition if they thought they would sell houses and I was told it had all been taken into account.

“But I don’t see how the school is going to take any more children but I’m in favour of having a bus route. And I am frightened of Wincham losing its identity. We will be edging closer towards Northwich and awfully close to the businesses in Manchester Road.”