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Bats delay development

There will be some delay in determining the
planning applications for the Wharf
Street Nursing Home and supported properties.

According to the Bebington News, there have been sightings of bats on the site. If there is a significant presence, then English Nature would have to be consulted and a licence would be required from DEFRA before any work is undertaken.

The Liberal Democrats team have been lobbying local residents on the proposals and over 300 local residents have signed a petition illustrating a strong feeling against the development. The team has also formally requested an investigation into the presence of bats after the Development brief was found to mention the existence of bats in Wharf Street.

The plans can be viewed on the internet at
http:// irdss. wirral.gov. uk :
Ref: 2003/6502
Ref: 2003/6503

If you feel you want more say about how these proposals will affect you then:-
- Contact the Planning Dept. Tel: 638 7070 and speak to Mr Fleming or Mrs Pickard
- Write to them at Town Hall, Brighton St, Wallasey CH44 8ED 0 Email: planningapplications@wirral.co. uk
- Read the Lib Dem leaflet that will be coming round with further information.
- Contact Anne Brocksom on 0151 645 3843.

Editor

September 29th 2003

	[ VILLAGE ISSUES ] [ BATS ]
.	Bats delay development There will be some delay in determining the planning applications for the Wharf Street Nursing Home and supported properties. According to the Bebington News, there have been sightings of bats on the site. If there is a significant presence, then English Nature would have to be consulted and a licence would be required from DEFRA before any work is undertaken. The Liberal Democrats team have been lobbying local residents on the proposals and over 300 local residents have signed a petition illustrating a strong feeling against the development. The team has also formally requested an investigation into the presence of bats after the Development brief was found to mention the existence of bats in Wharf Street. The plans can be viewed on the internet at http:// irdss. wirral.gov. uk : Ref: 2003/6502 Ref: 2003/6503 If you feel you want more say about how these proposals will affect you then:- - Contact the Planning Dept. Tel: 638 7070 and speak to Mr Fleming or Mrs Pickard - Write to them at Town Hall, Brighton St, Wallasey CH44 8ED 0 Email: planningapplications@wirral.co. uk - Read the Lib Dem leaflet that will be coming round with further information. - Contact Anne Brocksom on 0151 645 3843. Editor September 29th 2003