PLANS to convert a factory building for use as a car sales centre have sparked objections in the Old Liverpool Road area of Warrington.
A nearby resident claims the change of use will increase existing traffic problems and Coun Pat Wright has objected on the grounds of damage to residential amenity and increased traffic. Coun Bob Timmis has requested the matter be dealt with by the borough council’s planning committee rather than by officers.
The scheme involves changing the use of a recently constructed industrial building by adding extra windows and closing off a service entrance.
Officers say a similar, earlier proposal was withdrawn because of concerns that car transporters might have to load and unload on Old Liverpool Road, hindering the safe flow of traffic.
They say these concerns have now been met by proposals to relocate and widen the access.
