Neston Local Plan Consultation
Consultation runs from 4th July 2025 until 11.59 on 29th August 2025. ----
See details on how to participate -----
Consultation runs from 4th July 2025 until 11.59 on 29th August 2025. ---- See details on how to participate -----
Cheshire West and Chester Council (CW&C) are running a first stage consultation to produce a new Local Plan. You can read and comment on the consultation at the CW&C consultation website - submissions for this initial consultation close on 29th August.. The Parkgate Society will be responding to this and we encourage all members to participate in this consultation as well.
They are looking for feedback on:
- whether they have identified the right issues
- which options are best to address these issues
- their suggested policy changes
- three possible strategy options for how the area could grow
A key part of the Local Plan is the proposal on the development / growth of Neston and the surrounding areas. There are three options under review:
Option A: To retain the Green Belt
Option B: To follow current Local Plan level and distribution of development
Option C: To build sustainable transport corridors
Map of Neston and Parkgate showing the green belt areas under review for additional housing development.
The total growth target for those local green belt areas is 4,393 new properties under Options B and C
You can find The Parkgate Society’s draft response to the Local Plan proposals in the link below. You are welcome to copy and make use of parts or all of this for your response. it is important that as many people as possible provide feedback on the Local Plan.
Neston Town Council will also be holding an open meeting at 6pm on Tuesday 19th August in Neston Town Hall. There will be a presentation by Rob Charnley, Head of Planning, and all CWaC Councillors will be there. It will be open for all members of the public, local organisations and businesses to attend.
Neston Town Council is holding an open meeting on the Local Plan at 6pm on Tuesday 19th August in Neston Town Hall. ---
Neston Town Council is holding an open meeting on the Local Plan at 6pm on Tuesday 19th August in Neston Town Hall. ---
Dee Coastal Area of Special County ValuE
In June 2017 Cheshire West produced a document on Local Landscape Designations: Areas of Special County Value which highlights the importance of the three Dee Coastal Areas, including Parkgate - see pages 19 - 25 of the document . The local areas under consideration for development are part of the green belt land surrounding this Dee Coastal Area and its landscapes.
Description of the Deeside Coastal Area, and the importance of the local landscapes in that context.
OUR Vision FOR Parkgate
In 2020 The Parkgate Society produced ‘Our Vision for Parkgate – 2020 to 2030’ in collaboration with our local authorities. The objective was to identify areas of improvement which would benefit local residents and visitors alike, bearing in mind the importance of the visitor economy to the Parkgate area. In 2025 we are now half way through that original Vision period (2020 -2030), so The Society has taken the opportunity to review, update on the progress and to ensure it is relevant for the rest of the decade.
Our Vision For Parkgate 2020-2030
The 2025 mid-term update to
”Our Vision for Parkgate”. It has updates on progress so far and provides the outlook and plans for the next 5 years.
Parkgate Society Lectures
Annual General Meeting &
Time and Tide: Remembering Parkgate
By INA Bushell
Details coming soon
Date / Time: Monday 15th September 2025 at 8.00pm.
Venue: Neston Club
There will be our usual raffle, and a book exchange - you can bring two books and take home up to two others - however, if your books are not taken, you should take them home.
The Old Baths Area - UPDATE
The recent new signage to the Old Baths Area is a another step in the refurbishment of this popular Parkgate site overlooking the marshes.
Community Volunteers
Community Spirit TEAM
Our regular litter picks take place on the first Saturday of each month with our team of volunteers. The next meeting will be held on Saturday 6th September at 10am - weather permitting. Meet outside of St Thomas’ Church. Hi-Vis jackets, litter pickers and bags will be provided. Wear suitable clothing for the weather, wellies or boots, and gloves.
All volunteers are welcome.
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Learn all about Parkgate’s HistorY
This is Parkgate
Learn more about Parkgate’s History. Written by a member of The Parkgate Society, this booklet takes you through the history of our village. Available from Nicholls (The Parade) or you can buy it (delivery via Royal Mail) here.
The Parkgate Heritage Trail
Take a short walk through Parkgate’s history, exploring the village as it used to be. Our Heritage Trail booklet is available from Nicholls (The Parade) or you can buy it (delivery via Royal Mail) here.
BBC Villages by the sea: Parkgate
Parkgate featured in the BBC Villages by the Sea (Series 3) covering some of the history of the village. It is available to view on BBC iPlayer by clicking on the image above.