Planners back Halfway petrol station

PLANNERS have recommended that the construction of a new petrol station, warehouse and offices on the east coast of the island gets the go-ahead.

Comprop's plans to develop the former GT Cars site at an in-filled quarry at Les Bas Courtils Road, St Sampson's, have been recommended for approval despite residents' objections and traffic concerns.

A total of seven objections have been received from those living near the site, which included health and safety concerns, objections to impact and design and traffic worries.

Other issues included potential flooding and possible damage and disturbance from construction.

The Traffic Services Unit raised further road safety and traffic management issues about which it said there were grounds to oppose the plans.