People hoping to move into 95 new affordable homes in Rossendale are facing delays and upheaval as soil at the site is tested for waste asbestos.
The new homes are being developed for Together Housing with a building contractor at Dark Lane in Newchurch, near Waterfoot, a Rossendale Council committee has been told. But topsoil is being tested for potential asbestos and people are having to live elsewhere until the tests are complete. Soil may need to be removed, if it is contaminated, borough councillors understand. .
In addition, some concerns were raised about the handling of materials understood to contain asbestos at some other property developments in Rossendale, said to be located close to residential streets. At the scrutiny meeting, Conservative Coun David Foxcroft asked about the new Together Housing site at Dark Lane.
"The site has been sampled and a report has to be reviewed to check that further sampling is acceptable. The site could be worked on as a whole or plot-by-plot. Moving 200 metres of top soil is difficult. The developer is looking at the situation. She said: "I have spoken to Together Housing to make sure this does not happen again. This has contributed to our homelessness numbers. That then becomes an issue for other landlords. Residents think they were getting their properties. It's stressful and challenging.
George Paterson, executive director for property for the Together Housing Group, said: “Together Housing Group has been working in partnership with our contractor to develop 95 much-needed homes for affordable rent. The soil testing is a requirement of the planning consent issued by Rossendale Council. Testing has recently been completed and we are waiting for the planning authority to confirm acceptance of the results and issue approval.
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