Residents object to concrete plant in village
LDRSResidents have objected to plans for a new concrete plant at an industrial site in Derbyshire.
People in Unstone have lodged a number of concerns about noise, dust, traffic and the possible pollution of a nearby river.
Developer Bear Concrete Limited said the scheme was appropriate for an established industrial area along Main Road.
The application for a Lawful Development Certificate will be considered by North East Derbyshire District Council's planning committee in the coming months.
The proposed development would see a ready-mixed concrete plant built on a 0.14-hectare site, including storage silos, aggregate bins and associated infrastructure.
According to planning documents, the main plant would stand about 5.5m (18ft) high, with the silos reaching up to nine metres (29ft).
'Totally inappropriate'
A total of 23 formal objections have been lodged which include concerns around access along a narrow road and a bridge over the River Drone.
Other objections surround noise, possible flooding issues, increased traffic, long operational hours and the impact on nearby nature and wildlife.
District councillor Alex Dale, who represents Unstone, said: "I have a number of significant concerns about what this development will mean for the area.
"It will bring obvious issues around noise, dust, traffic, the impact on nearby homes and businesses, including the fantastic Drone Valley Brewery and Tap, and the suitability of access via the narrow bridge and whether it can cope with huge concrete trucks.
"The location just feels totally inappropriate for this sort of development."
Planning agent Dan Walker, on behalf of the applicant, said the application would be located in a "well-established industrial context" and its installation and use could be undertaken in a "manner aesthetically in keeping with its industrial surroundings" in an area that is "relatively remote from residential development".
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