Wirral’s Planning Committee will be considering two planning applications concerning the Moreton Brickworks on Thursday 8th May at Wallasey Town Hall, Brighton Street, Wallasey commencing at 6pm.
The applications if approved by the Planning Committee will see screening and crushing continuing for another two years with the site restoration not being completed until 2011
Sadly, despite 53 Letters of objection, a petition of 142 signatures and mine, and my colleagues written objections, planning officers have recommended that both applications be approved. However it is important to note that the final decision is made by the elected members who sit on the planning committee. The Officers reports can be read by clicking here and here
As ward Councillor and assuming that I am re-elected on Thursday 1st May I will also be attending the planning committee meeting, and I will speak in support of local resident’s objections. I am the only candidate in this election who has consistently opposed the inappropriate use of this site and who has pledged to continue to do so.
Local residents have put up noise and dust nuisance from this site for the last five years, and now they should be looking forward to peace and quiet, unfortunately Wirral’s Planning Officers appear not to be interested in the amenity of local residents and are saying OK to the applicant.
I understand that planning officers, enforcement officers and the Councils legal department have met behind closed doors with the applicant. I asked for copies of notes of the meetings, only to be told they are private! I wonder why? Anyway I have asked for them to be released under the Freedom of Information Act – I wonder if they will be?
Anyway, If, like me you are opposed to these applications I would urge you to attend the meeting on the 8th May. It is time to send a message to this Council that, enough is enough.