A COUNCIL has revoked the planning approval for controversial proposal to build 165 homes on a gateway site just hours after it was given.
Blackburn with Darwen Borough’s planning committee granted permission for scheme off Whalley Old Road in Sunny Bower on Thursday night after a bitter debate. Council bosses were accused of putting ‘pocketing the cash’ ahead of residents interests and ignoring the need for a special report on mineral deposits below the land. Councillors gave outline planning permission for the scheme on the way into Blackburn town centre despite objections from Stephen Atherton, from the Sunny Bower Community Group and Conservative councillor Derek Hardman over the lack of such a report.
A CONTROVERSIAL scheme to build 165 homes on a gateway to an East Lancashire town centre has generated 78 objections. The potential housing estate off Whalley Old Road in Blackburn has prompted nearby residents to form a protest group. The 170 member-strong Sunnybower Community Group has co-ordinated opposition to the project. On Thursday Blackburn with Darwen Council planning committee will debate the scheme promoted by Liverpool firm Cass Associates. Objections include its impact on local wildlife, traffic and road safety concerns, the impact on the local environment, increased pollution, and fears that local schools, roads and NHS provision will be inadequate to meet the needs of the new homes.
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