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Residents Rally Against £8 Billion Adlington New Town Plan

12/2/2025

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Residents near Greater Manchester oppose the proposed £8 billion Adlington New Town development, which would include up to 20,000 homes.
Critics argue the plan would remove the buffer between Stockport and Macclesfield, merging them into a single large housing estate.
The proposal would use 2,400 acres of greenbelt land in Adlington, east Cheshire.
Concerns have been raised about the impact on the local environment and community.

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Residents near Greater Manchester oppose the proposed £8 billion Adlington New Town development, which would include up to 20,000 homes.
Critics argue the plan would remove the buffer between Stockport and Macclesfield, merging them into a single large housing estate.
The proposal would use 2,400 acres of greenbelt land in Adlington, east Cheshire.
Concerns have been raised about the impact on the local environment and community.