Building Controversy: Developer Plans Structure Despite Local Residents' Protests
In a move that has sparked debate among local residents, the government-appointed inspector, Claire Searson, has given the green light for the development of Blackbird Yard to proceed. The development site, located on an already busy road, has been a subject of contention due to concerns over traffic and parking issues, environmental impact, and the potential for new flat residents to park on nearby busy roads.
Last year, Manchester City Council rejected a proposal for a block of flats consisting of 75 apartments on a South Manchester Tesco car park. However, after an appeal by developer Dandara Living, the council's planning department performed a U-turn. The council's planning department did not send representatives to the hearing held at the Friends Meeting House.
The proposal for Blackbird Yard faced numerous objections from residents, who raised concerns about the development's potential impact on the environment and the traffic congestion it could cause. The developer, who remains unnamed in available sources, has agreed to make a fifth of the new apartments affordable and provide 36 parking spaces within the development.
In an effort to alleviate parking concerns, the developer also agreed to give the council £10,000 to implement new parking restrictions. However, the inspector concluded that the document provided by the developer to address parking concerns was 'erroneous', and the on-street parking survey was not 'particularly robust'.
Residents' fears of the new flat residents parking on nearby busy roads may not be realized, as the inspector concluded it would not be a 'particularly attractive option'. The number of parking spaces available on Parrs Wood Avenue, as per the survey, was overestimated.
Despite the approval, residents are now opposing the development at a public inquiry. They hope to voice their concerns and seek a reconsideration of the decision. The development, if completed, would bring 75 new apartments to the area, marking a significant change in the local landscape.
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