Representation by Stillington and Whitton Parish Council (Stillington and Whitton Parish Council)
- Date submitted
- 15 May 2024
- Submitted by
- Parish councils
The members of Stillington and Whitton Parish Council are concerned that the Byers Gill development will bring a significant number of additional heavy goods vehicles to the area which will add pressure to an already poor highway infrastructure. The roads in and around Stillington and Whitton and the surrounding area are not in very good condition at the moment and this additional traffic will make the existing problems of ruts and potholes worse. The roads are relatively narrow in places and there are serious safety issues caused by the quantity of HGV’s that currently pass through the area and the size of these vehicles. There is concern that a development of this scale will make all of these problems worse and this will have a direct negative impact on the quality of life of our residents.