Local Liberal Democrats have welcomed the news that Haringey Council will propose to reject the application to build a concrete batching factory in Cranford Way, Hornsey, following fierce opposition from local residents, local environmental group Green N8, and local Lib Dems.

The news comes after months of pressure from Green N8 and Cllr Laura Edge (Lib Dem, Stroud Green), who demanded that Haringey Council address concerns regarding the environmental impact of the site via a full and independent investigation.

Despite the Council’s recommendation to turn down the concrete batching plant application, Cllr Edge is still deeply concerned at the failures of the Council to properly consult residents who would be affected by this development, particularly those living in the Harringay Ladder.

The final decision rests with Haringey Council’s Planning Application Committee (PAC), and Cllr Edge urges all concerned residents to attend the meeting at 7pm on October 10th at the Civic Centre to express to the committee their opposition to this application.

Cllr Edge (Stroud Green) comments: “I’m glad that after over a year of campaigning alongside Green N8 and local residents the Council have seen sense and recommended against this development.

“I am still angry that the Council has shown little interest or ability to consult properly, with local Labour councillors pretty anonymous throughout this process.”

Local Lib Dem MP Lynne Featherstone adds:

“The final decision rests with the Planning Committee. I hope all local residents who are concerned about the development will attend the planning meeting on the 10th October and once again show their opposition.”