Corby MP Lee Barron opposes warehouse scheme in open letter
In a report to the council's planning committee, council officers recommended the scheme for approval, subject to conditions including "the requirements of habitats regulations", as it would reduce nesting sites for birds.The report stated that 722 full-time jobs would be created under the plans, and the application "responds to strong market demand in the logistics sector". It added that more than 2,000 jobs could be expected "through direct, indirect and construction employment".The proposed site is close to the site of another warehousing scheme on Castle Manor Farm, to the east of the industrial estate, which is set to go before a planning inquiry on 22 July.
In his letter, Barron said: "I would like to let residents know again that whilst I have no role in approving or rejecting this proposal, I stand against the plans."Barron said that the area "already faces challenges of road traffic and heavy goods vehicles breaching weight restrictions".Stantec, which was named in the council report as acting as the agent for the proposal, has also been approached for comment.
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