INCENSED residents were left stranded when the road outside their homes turned into a lake.

Sudlow Lane in Plumley was completely cut off under a three-foot deluge.

Some drivers got stuck in the flood water whilst others had to make a long detour to work and take children to school.

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Residents believe the flooding has been exacerbated since new homes have been built at neighbouring Tabley Park two years ago.

House builder Redrow refutes this, claiming their new development has had ‘no impact’ on the flooding.

However, the developer has pledged to offer their resources to provide a remedial solution.

Anxious residents are now calling for a meeting with Redrow to seek further reassurance about the new estate’s drainage measures.

They fear they could face more floods in the future,

Christine Billington, who has lived off Sudlow Lane for nine years, said: “These new houses were built on a flood plain.

“This is the worst flooding I have ever seen. A couple of cars got stuck.

“I’ve never seen anything like it.”

Even when it is not raining, she said, there is a constant stream of water.

“Water gushes out of one pipe like it’s going out of fashion,” she said.

“Whilst Redrow may initially have complied with planning requirements including underground water storage, on-site ponds and low flow controls, it would be interesting to know whether and how these are being maintained which is essential if flooding is to be avoided.”

Another resident added: “We were led to believe that pipes were going to be put through a field to a storm drain near the M6 but that never happened.

“Instead it appears that they’ve created a ditch on both sides of the road.

“Water is gushing out constantly like a tap.

“All we want to know is where is all the water going?

“We’re constantly worried.”

Gareth Williams, technical director at Redrow NW, said: “We would like to assure the community that the drainage strategy at Tabley Park was carefully considered, and has met all obligations agreed as part of the planning consent.

“This includes ensuring water leaves the site at a reduced rate compared to predevelopment levels, which has been achieved through the installation of low flow controls, on-site ponds and underground storage facilities.

“All outfall locations are in line with our submitted flood risk assessment report.

“We’re aware that Sudlow Lane has a history of persistent flooding.

“While our development has had no impact this, as a responsible homebuilder, we have offered our resources to provide a remedial solution.

“We are now coordinating with several parties, including the landowner, the lead local flood authority, Cheshire East Highways, and local utilities providers, on proposals to repair and replace historic drainage to help alleviate future flooding for the benefit of all residents.

“We hope to agree actions and progress this at the earliest opportunity.”

Councillor Laura Crane, vice chairman of Cheshire East Council’s highways and transport committee, said: “We have recently been made aware of the issue of flooding on Sudlow Lane in Plumley and this matter is currently under review from our planning and highways teams.

“We will liaise with impacted residents once we are able to conclude our investigation in respect of the cause of the flooding.”