Objections fail to halt bigger hut

An old Nissen hut used for storage at a business centre near Kidderminster, is to be replaced by a modern building despite objections from residents that the new building would be much larger.

Neighbours believed the increased storage for plant and equipment for the Flo-Dek (UK) Ltd flooring contractor at the Blue Ball Business Centre, Caunsall, would lead to even more lorry deliveries to the business centre.

Residents also claimed noise from fork lift trucks at weekends was not suitable for a village setting and called for conditions on working hours on the site.

Councillor Dean Cox, from Wolverley and Cookley Parish Council, last night told members of Wyre Forest District Council planning development control committee that the site was in the green belt and that the replacement building would be a "massive increase" on the hut's size.

Councillor John Campion, leader of Wyre Forest Council, said he was happy to see the building replaced.

But Councillor Chris Nicholls said a nearby resident had found his telephone line out of operation because of a high vehicle.

Committee members gave the go-ahead for the building with conditions over the need for turning facilities and access for lorries. Today Martin Davis, managing director of Flo-Dek (UK) Ltd, said the company "tried to be good neighbours".