Church Gresley: Homes plan next to 'noisy' industrial estates rejected

The proposed area where 14 homes would have been built

Plans to build homes next to two industrial estates that operate 24/7 have been rejected after noise concerns from councillors.

The scheme, submitted by Shelby Construction (Midlands) Limited, aimed to build 14 homes on vacant land in Church Gresley.

South Derbyshire District Council's planning committee rejected the plan at a meeting on Tuesday.

Councillors said residents "wouldn't be able to open their windows".

The proposed plot would have been located between the two industrial estates, off Hearthcote Road and Ryder Close, hosting numerous businesses, including the council's own waste lorry depot, the Local Democracy Reporting Service said.

The meeting heard nearby businesses had also objected to the proposal.

Councillor Amy Wheelton said: "Do we really need children living in houses where they can't open their windows, where they cannot play outside because it is too noisy? I don't think so."