3 Strategic objectives

SO1	Develop the role of Chester as a sub-regional city, promote regeneration and development in the towns of Ellesmere Port, Northwich and Winsford and enable appropriate levels of development in the key service centres to support sustainable rural communities.
SO2	Support a vibrant, diverse and competitive local economy that provides a range of job opportunities to support sustainable communities.
SO3	In rural areas, support farming, agriculture and diversification of the rural economy whilst ensuring development is of an appropriate scale and character.
SO4	Provide and develop reliable, efficient transport networks that support sustainable growth and improve accessibility to jobs and services.
SO5	Ensure all development is supported by the necessary provision of, or improvements to infrastructure, services and facilities in an effective and timely manner to make development sustainable and minimise its effect upon existing communities.

SO6	Promote mixed and balanced communities through the provision of a range of housing to meet market, affordable and specialist housing needs.
SO7	Support education and skills and ensure that deprived communities have access to services and employment.
SO8	Create stronger, safer and healthier communities by enabling access to leisure, recreational and community facilities and promoting walking and cycling.

SO9	Support sustainable development and urban regeneration by supporting the use of suitably located previously developed land and buildings and by locating the majority of development within and on the edge of the main urban areas and key service centres.
SO10	Protect the environmental quality and character of Cheshire West and Chester through maintaining the general extent and character of the North Cheshire Green Belt and Cheshire countryside.
SO11	Ensure new development does not create an unacceptable impact, either individually or cumulatively, on the amenity and health of residents.
SO12	Ensure new development is of sustainable and high quality design that respects heritage assets, local distinctiveness and the character and appearance of the landscape and townscape.
SO13	Manage, expand and improve green infrastructure and waterways networks, recognising their importance in delivering local environmental, social, economic and health benefits.
SO14	Mitigate and adapt to the effects of climate change by addressing flood risk and water management and support the development of new buildings and infrastructure that are resilient, resistant and adapted to the effects of climate change.
SO15	Take action on climate change by promoting energy efficiency and energy generation from low carbon and renewable resources.
SO16	Achieve sustainable waste management, using sustainable modes of transport and travel and the prudent use of our natural resources including water and mineral reserves.