Plan for 79 houses turned down by council

PLANNING chiefs at Warrington have turned down an application for build 79 houses on a 7.58 acre site at Westbrook.
Members of the borough council’s development management committee decided the proposed development did not provide enough affordable homes.
Chairman Cllr Tony McCarthy said only eight affordable homes would be provided when the number should have been 22.
The scheme involved land bounded by Westbrook Crescent, Cromwell Avenue and Westbrook Way as well as he existing built-up Delta Crescent.
It is currently open land with trees around its outskirts.
Eight objections had also been received from nearby residents on various grounds, including loss of green space, loss of land zoned for employment, impact on wild life and the lack of a playground.
An objection was also received from the Woodland Trust because of the potential disturbance and impact on Callands Wood.
The committee was told a previous proposal for a food store and a terrace of up to six retail units and a residential care home was turned down in 2016.
The site was originally zoned as employment land, but officers believed this was no longer compatible with neighbouring residential developments.
Officers recommended the scheme be approved but the committee voted to refuse the application.

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