A public enquiry will now determine whether a new services will be built on the M56
Cheshire East Council’s Strategic Planning Board voted 7 votes to 3 in favour of a new motorway service area at Junctions 7 and 8 of the M56 to be known as Tatton Services last year but Trafford Council had objected to the proposals which also border their area on environmental grounds
The ervices offerings included a fuel refilling station, a farm shop and kitchen (amenity building), a 100-bed hotel, all with energy efficiency and generation technologies, as well as 96 EV charging spaces, further enhancing the services available to travellers.
The project would generate 325 new jobs, with a commitment to local employment, training and working with local businesses to source produce for sale on site.
Trafford Council has now retracted its objection, with a spokesperson explaining: “We originally objected to a new service station over harm to green belt and the sustainability of the location. However, very late evidence was submitted last week.” adding that
“This was a joint submission by the applicant and National Highways, which stated there was a specific need for the service station facilities on the grounds of driver welfare and safety, particularly HGV drivers.”
The inquiry, which begins this week is expected to conclude on October 25,
