ON behalf of the resident's committee, who are fighting to stop the application for the coal depot on Station Road, I thank Ian Hamilton for his congratulations (BEN, September 1). Unfortunately congratulations are premature at the present time.
Although Dickinsons have stated that they will not lease their land to CMR Estates Ltd, the application is still going ahead. If planning permission was granted, CMR would renegotiate with Dickinson.
Alternatively, the land, which would increase in value, could be sold at a later date, thus passing the onus on to any prospective purchaser. This threat would hang over our heads for eternity. The bitter fight will continue, and we will only be appeased when the application is withdrawn.
Eileen Jackson
Station Road
Blackrod
Bolton
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