PLANS for a waste transfer and recycling facility on a former landfill site at Warrington have drawn massive opposition.
Local residents, parish councillors and borough councillors have lodged objections to the scheme on land off New Cut Lane, Woolston.
An identical plan was thrown out by Warrington’s development control committee in July and the Planning Inspectorate refused to accept a subsequent appeal because a design and access statement had not been submitted.
The applicant have been required to resubmit example the same proposal, including a design and access statement.
Planning officers have recommended the scheme be approved from the outset.
A report to be considered by the development control committee states the facility would deal only with non-hazardous waste, such as wood, green waste, hardcore, sand, stone, rubble, etc.
The scheme would involve two industrial buildings and the site is bounded by industrial and commercial buildings, the Woolston New Cut canal and the rear gardens of houses in Greymist Avenue.
About 50 vehicle movements are expected per day, plus about 20 associated with an existing landscaping business.
Objectors fear loss of amenity to residents from noise, dust, fumes, increased traffic movements, ground contamination and importation of waste materials.
More than 60 nearby residents of objected.
Officers say the plant would contribute to sustainable waste management.
