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• Whitchurch haulier L Forrester (Transport) has been wanted authority to use an additional operating centre despite protests by a local resident before West Midland LA Ronald Jackson.
The company holds a licence for 23 vehicles and 16 trailers, and has been seeking 4 additional trailers and to base 11 vehicles and 10 trailers at premises in Mill Lane, Higher Heath. 'I'here were objections from North Shropshire District Council and a representation on environmental grounds from Robert Smith who lives next to the site.
Michael Carless for the company said there was a large measure of agreement
with the local authority relating to the times of use. However, the council wanted use outside those times to be reported to the LA. whereas the company would rather it dealt with it like the old normal user in carriers licensing days — namely the proportion of 80% within the agreed times. The entrance and exit routes had also been agreed with the council.
Though the premises had previously been used for the storage of vehicles, Smith maintained that that use had ceased in 1984. He maintained that a large oak tree made the access lane too narrow and unsuitable for use by heavy vehicles. He also complained of nuisance.
Dealing with concern about the possible fire risk from chemicals carried, managing director Cyril Forrester said that no more than 10% of the vehicles parked at Higher Heath would be loaded.
Granting the application Mr Jackson imposed conditions relating to the entrance and exit routes and on operating hours. He said that the proportion changed the local authority would no doubt be in touch.