A planning enforcement notice served on a depot in Vange Road, Vange, will pave the way constructive dialogue between the site’s owners, local residents, and the council to help make sure that the site operates in a way that is more considerate of neighbours.
Following discussions with the council, the depot will remain on site and its owners have agreed take proactive steps to address concerns raised by the community. That includes meeting directly with neighbours to listen to their experiences and work with them to reduce disruption caused by the depot’s activities.
Cllr Lee Watson, Cabinet Member for Good Growth, said: “This enforcement action has opened the door to meaningful cooperation. The depot owners are now working with the council and local residents to develop solutions that minimise the impact of their operations.
“We hope by getting all sides together we can come up with solutions that work for all and allow residents to live their lives in peace and the business to operate as a considerate neighbour. We are in a period of mediation where we hope to achieve the best possible outcomes for neighbours.
“This is a chance to get everyone together so we can seek an amicable solution that works for all.”