CHESHIRE East Council must take action to fix issues with its Local Plan before more green spaces are lost.

This is the view according to Wistaston residents who urgently need an approved plan to protect against unnecessary development.

Unwanted intrusions have included Gladman’s proposal to develop Witter’s Field, which is due to be decided in February 2015.

Peter Wainwright, a Hands Off Wistaston spokesperson, said: “Time and again the Council are losing planning appeals because they can’t show they have an adequate supply of housing.

“The local community enjoy great recreational and health value from areas like Witter’s Field and the overwhelming desire of local residents is for this land to remain as it is.”

HOW are keen to ensure that new councillors taking over responsibility of the local plan are aware that they need to safeguard Green Gap land and open spaces near Crewe and Nantwich.

Mr Wainwright added: “South Cheshire residents have made it clear that they feel under attack from unwanted development.

“The best way to safeguard these areas for the community is to establish a new Green Belt across South Cheshire.

“We urge Cheshire East and councillors to ensure that this is a top priority."