Putting up a barrier to fly-tipping
Fencing is set to be installed in an area of Sunderland after councillors demanded action to combat fly-tipping.
Sunderland City Council’s Development Control (South Sunderland) SubCommittee is due to rule on the plans next Monday.
The council itself has submitted the application for a 2.5metre tall barrier at the end of The Crescent, in New Silksworth, Sunderland.
A report prepared for the panel said: “The Crescent has been used for unlawful fly-tipping of domestic rubbish for a long period of time, and the local ward councillors have requested that the fence be put up at the end of the road to deter such fly-tipping.
“It is hoped that this proposal will reduce the accumulation of unsightly rubbish and reduce the cost of removing the unwanted debris.”
Planning officers have concluded it will not impact wildlife, views or highways and have therefore recommended councillors approve the proposal.
The scheme also intended to install six bollards at the end of the road as an extra deterrent, although the committee will not be asked to rule on this aspect of the plans, as it can already be carried out under existing permitted development rights.
Sunderland City Council has been contacted for more details on the cost of the scheme.