Vehicle Breaking Business Sinfin Lane: Plans for New Car Dismantling Site Face Mixed Reactions
Vehicle Breaking Business Sinfin Lane: New Plans Spark Debate
Plans for a vehicle breaking business on Sinfin Lane will go before the council tomorrow. The proposal aims to place a car dismantling unit on the former site of the Cock ’n’ Bull pub. Adam’s Autos, which currently operates on Cotton Lane, hopes to move to this new location. The company specialises in used and reconditioned vehicle parts.
Local Support and Community Frustrations
Some residents welcome the idea. They say the land has attracted constant anti-social behaviour since the pub closed in 2009. For them, almost any new development would be an improvement. They hope a managed business will reduce vandalism and help bring order to the area.
Concerns Over Noise and Environment
Other residents hold serious concerns. After the application went public, the council received a petition with 92 signatures. People worry about noise from metal cutting and dismantling. They also fear environmental issues, such as waste handling and fluid disposal. Some believe the land should support new homes instead of an industrial activity. They want a quieter, cleaner use of the site.
Council Assessment and Site History
Council officers recommend approval. They argue the industrial use fits the character of the location. They also believe the development can work safely if the operator follows strict conditions to protect nearby homes.
Councillors will debate the plans at 6pm on Thursday, October 11.
The site has a long history. Strettons Brewery built the original pub in 1934 and named it the Sinfin Hotel. It became The Saxon in the 1970s and then the Cock ’n’ Bull after a 1982 refurbishment by Ansells. The pub closed in 2009. In 2010, the owner gained permission to turn the building into a venue for functions, but the project never progressed. The building decayed, attracted vandalism, and was eventually demolished.
What Happens Next?
If the council approves the proposal, Adam’s Autos will move forward with plans to build the vehicle breaking business on Sinfin Lane. Supporters hope this development will bring activity and control to the neglected site. Opponents still fear the impact on noise levels, the environment, and the look of the area.
Reference
Derbyshire Live : http://www.derbytelegraph.co.uk/news/derby-news/controversial-plans-sinfin-pub-site-2093508