‘It’s a feeling of being screwed over’: once-quiet village despairs over ‘monster’ warehouse
Summary
Residents of Astley, Greater Manchester, say an 18-metre warehouse near their homes has brought disruptive noise and affected their sleep and children’s use of their homes and gardens. They are seeking to block Whistl’s plans to run the site around the clock with dozens of heavy goods vehicles and trailers at a public inquiry.Key Facts
- The warehouse stands close to homes in Astley, a village in Greater Manchester.
- Whistl, the distribution firm operating the warehouse, is seeking permission to use dozens of heavy goods vehicles and trailers for round-the-clock operations.
- Residents say noise from the site, including continuously running conveyor belts, has disturbed sleep and affected daily life.
- One resident said her autistic 10-year-old son avoids the garden because of the noise, while her eight-year-old daughter is scared to play in her bedroom.
- Wigan council approved the development despite objections from residents and the local MP.
- The council leader said lessons had been learned and that future consultations with residents would be more proactive.
- The article describes growing public opposition to large warehouses and datacentres across Britain.
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