EXPANSION PLAN: The site in Middleton-in-Teesdale TM pic
LIGHT and noise pollution, traffic safety and the height of new warehouses were among the chief worries raised during a public consultation about a dale firm’s expansion plans.
Technimark is proposing to build two warehouses in a field adjoining its site along Gas Lane, in Middleton-in-Teesdale, sparking concerns, particularly from people living in neighbouring historic leadminer cottages along Newtown. As a result of the public reaction county planners organised an online meeting last week for people to air their views.
Planning officer Amy Williamson said 25 letters of objection had been received, along with ten letters of support. Explaining the need to expand the site, Technimark managing director Stephen Shaw said the company had grown from a turnover of £4million in 2015 to £10million in 2020 and it now had limited storage capacity.
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