Adlington

In 2025 and early 2026, Adlington faced the possibility of a huge new town of up to 14,000–20,000 homes across Greenbelt and countryside.

Before going ahead with any large-scale proposals, the Government must commission a Strategic Environmental Assessment (SEA) Report. This is a detailed study used to assess how large-scale proposals, such as new towns, could affect the environment and local communities. It looks at a wide range of factors including transport, flood risk, air quality, landscape, and overall sustainability.

We are the Supporters of the Adlington Greenbelt, a community-led group of residents dedicated to protecting Adlington’s countryside, preserving local heritage, and ensuring development decisions are made openly, responsibly, and democratically.

It’s a Community Fun Day to mark the Community Planning Alliance Day of Action .

The announcement that Adlington has been removed from the government’s list of proposed new towns marks a significant and hard-fought victory for our community. This outcome is a testament to what can be achieved when people come together with a shared purpose and determination to protect the place they call home.

The Northern Lapwing is one of the most distinctive birds of the British countryside and a special part of the farmland landscape around Adlington, Cheshire.

Often known as the “Peewit” because of its unmistakable call, this remarkable bird is a sure sign that spring has arrived.

A new report from CPRE Cheshire raises serious concerns about proposals to build a large new town on Greenbelt land around Adlington.

The report questions the suitability of the site for a development of 14,000–20,000 homes, which could house up to 50,000 people—effectively creating a new town the size of nearby Macclesfield.