1,000 sign new protest over Peel Hall

MORE than 1,000 people have signed a new petition opposing housing development at Peel Hall, in North Warrington.
The petition was launched by Warrington North MP Helen Jones after she learned that developers Satnam Millenium – who have long wanted to build homes on the site – were preparing for yet another planning application.
Ms Jones said the petition, had quickly gathered support.
It was backed by local councillors including Steve Roberts, John Kerr-Brown and Brian Maher, from Poplars and Hulme, and Geoff Settle, Graham Friend and Billy Lines-Rowlands, from Poulton North.
She said: “It is clear that local people are overwhelmingly opposed to plans to develop this site.
“Our message to Satnam is clear. However many times you come back, we will oppose you and we hope that the planning committee takes the same view when an application is submitted.”
In March 2013, Warrington Borough Council refused an application by Satnam for permission to build 150 homes at Peel Hall.
In July the same year, an appeal by the company was thrown out by a Government-appointed inspector.
As early as 2012, Ms Jones claimed to have discovered a “masterplan” for 1,400 homes to be built in three distinct phases – with the first phase consisting of the 150 houses.
Last October, the MP claimed Satnam were still considering plans for 1,400 homes with access from Blackbrook Avenue, Birch Avenue, Elm Road and Poplars Avenue.
Thousands of local people signed earlier petitions opposing development and more than 300 objections were made by residents.
All three political groups on the borough council have spoken out against the proposals.
Picture: Objectors at one of the Peel Hall protest meetings.