'Tebay-style' M56 services developers 'disappointed' over government inquiry decision

manchestereveningnews.co.uk:

The ‘Tebay-style’ service station planned for the M56 has been delayed after the government called for an inquiry. The plan for Tatton Services offers a fuel refilling station; a farm shop and kitchen selling local produce; a 100-bed hotel; as well as 96 EV charging spaces - creating 325 new jobs for the area.

The new motorway service area, to be placed at the 39-acre green belt site between Junctions 7 and 8, was given the green light by Cheshire East Council last year.

The approval led to uproar from local campaigners, who demanded that the secretary of state for levelling up, housing and communities (DLUHC), Michael Gove, call-in the decision. READ MORE: Council refuses to rule out closing Stockport's Grand Central leisure centre after 'bombshell' The minister decided to call in the matter at the end of last month, meaning the Planning Inspectorate will assess the project at an inquiry beginning on 15 October.

The developers behind the scheme, Tatton Estates and Westmorland Group, also operate the popular Tebay service station that has featured on Channel 4.