Following a number of incidents, local councillors and residents have called for developers to address safety fears over work on the site of the old Mytholmroyd Medical Centre.
The demolition of the centre which began on Friday has so far led to a power cut affecting many homes and businesses in Mytholmroyd, a site left inadequately protected from trespass and arson over the bonfire weekend and damage to trees protected by a Tree Preservation Order.
Local councillor John Beacroft-Mitchell said: “It has become clear that the developers have little regard for Mytholmroyd, either in the design of the proposed apartments or in the way they are carrying out this development.”
“All work must be stopped on site until the area is cleared and made safe. I visited the site on Tuesday and witnessed a large chunk being gouged out of one of the trees by heavy machinery. The developers then drove off leaving fencing so poorly erected I was able to walk onto the site unhindered.”
Local residents, supported by Liberal Democrat representatives on Calderdale and Hebden Royd Councils are objecting to the proposal for 16 flats on the site on the grounds that it would have an overbearing effect on surrounding homes and does nothing to respect or enhance the character and appearance of existing buildings or the surrounding area.
“It is time that these developers realised that they cannot simply impose inappropriate designs and development on our community in order to make a fast buck. We welcome investment in our area but this must be sensitive to the requirements of local residents and businesses.”
