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Akzo homes plan comes a step closer


24/ 1/2008

CONTROVERSIAL plans to build 164 homes on the site of an old chemical works are a step closer to reality.

Councillors unanimously voted to grant outline planning permission to Woodford Land’s proposals to develop the former Akzo Nobel plant in Littleborough, despite public concerns about land contamination.

A restaurant, pub, hotel and retail units could now also be built on the Hollingworth Road site.


 

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   No mention of the role the Rochdale Develop ment Agency in making sure these plans were approved. Why? Are they embarressed about it? Shouldn't they be shouting from the rooftops how Rochdale taxpayers' money has been spent by an unaccountable organisation that makes helpful phone calls and briefing notes to help applications along? Some of the key RDA staff are former RMBC planning officers- very cosy.

Or is it that if there is ever a serious problem with a development then the RDA can feign any responsibility for the mess?

Jack63, Shawclough
3/02/2008 at 09:24
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