A plan for a waste station in Trafford Park is up for approval in spite of opposition from a cafe and the makers of Coronation Street.

The proposal for an area on the north side of the Village Circle roundabout was submitted to Trafford Council more than a year ago.

The applicant, Lancashire and Cumbria Demolition Contractors, intends to set up a waste station for the separating and sorting of commercial and industrial refuse.

But a cafe on the west side of the Village Circle roundabout, Six Trees, and the makers of Coronation Street, ITV Studios, are amongst opponents to the application.

In a letter to Trafford Council, the owner of Six Trees said it was the worst possible plan in terms of the impact of noise pollution and other pollution on the business.

Meanwhile an agent on behalf of ITV Studios, whose set is around 300m from the area affected by the proposal, said there are concerns over the impact of these disturbances on its 'extensive production schedule', as well as on tours of the set organised for members of the public.

They said: "[Coronation Street] can be considered a national institution whose continued operations should be protected and supported.

"Now broadcasting three time a week for an hour, the programme requires an extensive production schedule. This includes a significant amount of outdoor shooting on the external set, where noise and disturbances could give rise to significant disruptions and delays," they added.

In spite of opposition, the Planning and Development Management Committee is recommended to approve the application when it meets this week at the town hall.

A report to the committee stressed that it is in line with the nature of Trafford Park as a whole, and that the impact of noise pollution and other pollution is limited.

It reads: "Concerns raised by neighbouring businesses have been considered. The applicant has demonstrated that the proposal would not result in undue noise or disturbances. 

"It has also been identified that the development would be controlled by their Environmental Permit, which is regulated by the Environment Agency."

The Planning and Development Management Committee meets this week at the town hall.

This article was written by Jack Tooth. Jack is the reporter for The Messenger and covers anything and everything from within the Metropolitan Borough of Trafford.

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