By Simon Allin @SimonAllin3 Local Democracy Reporter, Barnet, Enfield and Haringey
The plant would have produced 100,000 tonnes of concrete-based products every year (Image: Pixabay) A plan to build a concrete works close to homes and a conservation area has been turned down. Councillors rejected an application to build a concrete batching plant on a railway yard behind 400 Edgware Road, Cricklewood, at a meeting of the strategic planning committee on Tuesday. The plans revealed the works would produce around 100,000 tonnes of concrete-based products every year. Planning officers at Barnet Council said the concrete plant would not adversely impact noise or air quality or cause any substantial harm to the nearby Railway Terraces Conservation Area.
By Simon Allin @SimonAllin3 Local Democracy Reporter, Barnet, Enfield and Haringey
Concrete products could be made at the site (Image: Pixabay) A concrete plant could be built close to a conservation area despite concerns over noise and air pollution. Barnet Council planning officers have recommended giving the go-ahead to the proposed concrete batching plant at land to the rear of 400 Edgware Road, Childs Hill. If it is approved by councillors, the plant will produce around 100,000 tonnes of concrete-based products every year. The council received 162 objections to the plant, with concerns including the impact on air quality, noise, lighting and the nearby Railway Terraces Conservation Area. After changes were made to address some of these concerns, the council received 48 further objections.