PLANS for a stable block, with association yard and access track on Green Belt land at Warrington have split a community.
The scheme involves a field off Tannery Lane, Penketh.
It is opposed by Penketh Parish Council and more than 130 nearby householders.
But a petition signed by 102 people supports the scheme.
The parish council says the area is an important part of Green Belt between Warrington and Halton and should be protected.
They claim the area has visibility problems at a blind corner, leading to a history of accidents and is congested due to school drops offs, buses and walkers.
The parish council says there has been speculation in the area that the application to put a structure on the land is being made prior to the Localism Bill, which will make it easier for agricultural buildings to be turned into houses.
But those supporting the scheme praise the use of the site for the keeping of animals and the eco-friendly use of the land to produce fresh, free range eggs and vegetables.
Planning officers are recommending the scheme for approval and say the stables are for the private use of the applicant only.
PLANS for a stable block, with association yard and access track on Green Belt land at Warrington have split a community.
Stables plan divides community
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