Sandy Lane, Chester

A number of alternative routes were considered, but the options were not approved for a number of reasons including sites of specific scientific interest, conservation areas and flood plains, and the endangered species that were present.  

Route Option 1 was discounted as:

• crosses the River Dee Site of Specific Scientific Interest and Priority Habitat
• crosses Chester Meadows, priority habitat, conservation area and flood plain
• challenging ground conditions presented many engineering challenges
• endangered species present

Route Option 2B was discounted as:

• the route would cross Priority Habitat and local wildlife sites
• is situated within and/or adjacent to Flood Plain
• challenging ground conditions presented engineering difficulties
• risk assessment for landslip

Route 3 was discounted as:

• causes increased issues on the A5115 Christleton Road rather than a crossing