CONTROVERSIAL plans for a crop storage barn on Green Belt land near Warrington are to be considered for a second time by borough planning chiefs.
Members of the development management committee have already put off a decision once on the scheme on farmland at Ten Acre Field, off Cuerdley Road, Penketh.
But since then they have been an inspected the site.
Originally plans were put forward for three barns. But these were withdrawn after vigorous objections from nearby residents.
The current scheme has been scaled down and involves just one barn – but is still being opposed by residents.
Objectors claim the development would damage the Green Belt, the open aspect of the area and wildlife habitats and also express concern there would be a potential for the building to later be converted to a house.
Planning officers are recommending the scheme be approved and say while there were valid concerns over the original plan for three barns, the new scheme is appropriate for the site.
The building would not readily be suitable for conversion for residential use, they say
CONTROVERSIAL plans for a crop storage barn on Green Belt land near
Warrington are to be considered for a second time by borough planning
chiefs.
Green Belt barn plan back again
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The residents should hedge their bets for a fall-back position to guard against the planning managing to exercise their usual sway in the decision making process by demanding a 106 agreement is signed by the developer and WBC stipulating that only one barn will ever be built on the site.
Ah the old tactic. A bit like being refused permission to build on an attractive spot of greenery in Lymm, then erecting a hideous fence, agreeing with planners that it’s no longer an attractive spot of greenery, then building to your heart’s content with a cheer and a wave from councillors.
If this plan goes ahead….. expect a nice detached house to spring up from the “now no longer needed” barn in a few years time. If you need proof of this tactic, have a trip to Chelford and see how many nice big houses have been created from 5 year old barns on one farm alone on the A56