OBJECTORS have lost a battle to stop the construction of an electricity sub-station in the grounds of a Warrington Primary School.
The borough council’s development management committee has approved the development in the grounds of Meadowside Primary School and Nursery in Clough Avenue, Orford.
A total of 13 objections had been received from nearby residents.
They claimed the scheme would would block light from the windows and gardens of nearby houses, that there was potential for noise and that there could be a health risk from electromagnetic fields, leaking of toxic wastes and gasses and explosions.
They also pointed out that National Grid recommended that sub-stations should be built at least 75 metres away from houses for minimum disruption and that this would not be adhered to.if the plan went ahead.
Traffic issues and queries about the need for the sub-station were also raised.
The committee was told the sub-station would be located close to the northern boundary of the school site, close to the main school entrance. There would be no loss of formal playing fields.
Planning officers recommended the scheme be approved. They said the development would replace the school’s existing gas boiler system, supporting the national commitment to reach net zero emissions by 2050.
Even small-scale projects could provide a valuable contribution to cutting greenhouse gas emissions, they argued.
Once built, it was unlikely the sub-station would need to be accessed on a regular basis so there would not be a significant increase in traffic.
It was not considered there would be any significant impact on the residential amenity of the nearby houses.
The committee accepted the officers recommendations.
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The parents would be complaining if they had no power supply to the school.
THINK before you start yapping .