Hundreds object to rural homes plans in Wyre

Planners will next week decide whether to approve plans for nearly 100 homes in a Wyre village.

Residents are angry at the scale of the development in Great Eccleston, which would see developer Metacre build 93 new houses off Copp Lane.

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Among the objections to the scheme is a submission from Great Eccleston Parish Council.

They believe the scheme would change the character of the village.

In a statement the Parish Council said: “The development would be excessive in scale and would have an adverse impact upon the settlement being outside of its boundary. There would be an unacceptable visual impact and a change in character.

“The settlement suffers from a lack of infrastructure and this would be exacerbated. Existing drainage is inadequate and new development would increase pressure. Traffic calming on Copp Lane would be required.”

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A total of 206 representations were made to Wyre Council over the proposals, the majority from local residents opposed to the plans.

In spite of the concerns Wyre Council bosses have recommended the scheme go ahead.

A report prepared by the planning team said: “The scheme proposed is considered to represent sustainable development and so planning permission should be granted.”

Planners hope agreements could be put in place with the developer to secure funding for additional school places. It is also hoped a sustainable transport initiative could be founded to reduce reliance on cars.

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Should the scheme go ahead Metacre might be asked to help pay for better public transport links.

Lancashire County Council has said it believes the scheme will not have an adverse impact on road safety.