Noise fears over Bridgnorth factory expansion plan
Multi-million pound plans to expand a Bridgnorth factory will create more noise for residents, it has been claimed.
People living close to the Bridgnorth Aluminium plant off Stourbridge Road also fear a furnace stack planned for the site would become an eyesore. A number of residents raised their concerns at a meeting of Bridgnorth Town Council, where the plans were discussed by councillors.
The expansion of Bridgnorth Aluminium Ltd will create 65 jobs through a £40 million investment. The plans include building a new aluminium strip production line.
Sian Bladen said: "Over recent years Bridgnorth Aluminium has gradually increased its footprint and this has caused issues with residents as noise has escalated along with its industrial landscape creating a significant blight on the environment."
Mayor councillor Edward Marshall said he supported the application after seeing what it did for the community, but agreed to ask Shropshire Council to consider the comments made by the residents.
Shropshire Council will make a decision on the plans by May 15.
