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Re: Residents of Ashton ignored

The proposed expansion to the South Lancs.
Industrial Estate is of no benefit to the people of Ashton.

It would increase the traffic problem in an already
congested area.

It would create more pollution in an already over
polluted area (no matter where the access road
is placed).

By taking away green fields it would increase the
effects of the extra vehicle emissions.

Units built within yards of peoples houses would
have a detrimental effect on the health of residents
due to noise levels etc..

It would have a major impact on the environment
and would devastate the wildlife in the area.

With 2 million square feet of industrial floor space
already available throughout the borough that's 200 empty units with the new Industrial Park near Poolstock being built and the old casino land being developed for warehousing jsut where is the logic behind this proposal?

Town: Stubshaw Cross