Rayner approves Howells’ plans for supersized version of Tebay services in Cheshire

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Deputy prime minister said greenfield site could be class as grey belt amid concerns over harm to wildlife

Angela Rayner has approved Howells’ plans for a supersized version of Cumbria’s famous Tebay service station in Cheshire after concluding the site meets the definition of the new grey belt land class.

Controversial proposals for the Tatton Services scheme, which has been designed for Tebay Services owner Westmorland Family, were approved by Cheshire East council in 2023 despite provoking considerable opposition from local residents.

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