Sunday, June 27, 2010

Pelaw housing plan sparks concerns

A PLAN to develop the site of the former shirt factory on Shields Road, Pelaw, Gateshead, has sparked concerns from a local Liberal Democrat Councillor.

The Co-operative Group, which owns the site, applied for planning permission to demolish the factory and have the site made available for housing. Outline permission was granted by Gateshead Council’s Planning Committee on 16th June.

But Councillor Ian Patterson has warned that traffic problems in the area could be made worse by the development. The site is only 350 metres from the Shields Road junction with the busy Felling Bypass.

Councillor Patterson spoke against the plans when they were discussed by the Committee.

“There are ongoing issues affecting traffic on Shields Road, especially congestion at peak periods and incidents of rat running over the Kirkstone Road bridge,” said Cllr Patterson.

‘This is a disappointing decision but when the substantive application is submitted, we will revisit the matter.”

Developers will have to bring details plans for housing on the site before final permission for building can be granted.

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