Chris pictured above with local residents on the steps of Wallasey Town Hall
Tonight I was at Wirral’s Planning committee to represent residents opposed to the two further planning applications submitted by the operator of the of the Moreton Brickworks to extend for two years the screening and crushing operation on the site, whilst at the same time delaying the restoration until 2011.
I am delighted that the whole planning committee united and voted unanimously to REFUSE the applications. This decision by the planning committee is a victory for the residents who took on the Council and this operator who has for the last five years made their lives hell.
Today, Wirral’s Planning Committee has gone some way to restoring the faith of local communities who have made it clear that their views, fears and concerns should be taken into account when the Council determines any planning applications.
It is now up to the Councils Planning Enforcement Team to make sure that the site operator complies with the conditions laid down in 2003 which state quite clearly that the site restoration must be completed by March 2009. I will be checking with them weekly to make sure they are doing just that.
Thanks to all those residents who signed the petititions, those who sent in letters of objection, those who helped in other ways, and to those who gave their time tonight to attend the meeting at the Town Hall.
Read more by clicking here, or watch the webcast of the meeting by clicking here then select meeting 8th May
