Tom Morrison MP Expresses Outrage at Decision to Build on Gatley Golf Course

Cheadle MP Tom Morrison has voiced his deep disappointment and frustration at the Planning Inspector’s decision to allow 278 homes to be developed on land formerly used as Gatley Golf Course despite huge amounts of local opposition and Stockport Council refusing the plans last year.

"This is a devastating blow to our community and to the hundreds of residents who have fought tirelessly against these plans" said Tom Morrison. “This decision disregards the voices of local people and local democracy.”

The decision comes after the Labour Government’s recent changes to national planning policies, which almost doubled the number of homes required in Stockport. 

Tom Morrison has pledged to work closely with local Liberal Democrat councillors in Cheadle West and Gatley to mitigate the impacts of the development. "We will do everything in our power to hold the developers accountable to ensure they address the community's concerns about transport, and infrastructure, I’ll also be working to ensure the developers stay true regarding the promises they have made regarding community green spaces" Morrison added.

Tom Morrison and the Liberal Democrats remain committed to fighting for the preservation of green spaces across Cheadle and will continue to challenge policies that undermine local voices.

You can read the Planning Inspectors decision in full below.