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Derbyshire Concrete Plant Plans Crushed by Residents
16 Jun
Summary
- Residents' concerns over noise, dust, and traffic halted a concrete plant.
- The proposed plant was to be built on a 0.14-hectare site in Unstone.
- Council rejected plans due to the scale and appearance of proposed structures.
A proposed concrete plant at an industrial site in Unstone, Derbyshire, has been denied planning permission by North East Derbyshire District Council. This decision comes after strong opposition from local residents who raised alarms about potential noise, dust, and increased traffic.
Residents also voiced concerns regarding the impact on the River Drone and the capacity of a narrow bridge to handle lorry traffic. The application from Bear Concrete Limited was for a ready-mixed concrete plant on a 0.14-hectare site.
Planners ultimately rejected the application because the proposed structures, including silos up to nine metres high, would significantly alter the site's appearance and character. Councillor Alex Dale expressed satisfaction with the council's decision, deeming it the right outcome.
While the applicant's agent argued the plant would fit within an industrial context and be aesthetically appropriate, the council prioritized the concerns about the development's scale and visual impact on the surrounding area.
