A CONTROVERSIAL plan to build seven houses on vacant land previously used as a garden area at Lymm has been given the go-ahead by planning chiefs at Warrington – despite opposition from nearby residents.
The plan involves a land-locked site between Cedarfield Road and the disused Farmers Arms pub.
It was strongly opposed by 17 residents of Cedarfield Road, Orchard Road and Springbank Gardens who feared the development would lead to increased traffic on an already congested route – particularly the notoriously congested Sandy Lane.
There was also concern that the site would be over-developed and would overshadow bungalows in Cedarfield Road.
Local councillor Bob Barr also opposed the proposals which he claimed amounted to “garden grabbing.”
Officers recommended the scheme be approved. They pointed out the plans had already been amended which altered the original siting of the houses and improved the relationship of the development with properties in Orchard Road and Springbank Gardens.
Conditions were agreed to protect local trees and hedgerows.
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