There is a new wave coming through where the generations are a little more aware of re-using and recycling. This all started with the save the planet movement a few years ago when younger scientist and environmentalist came forward and spoke about if we continue the way we are going there will be no more earth for the future to enjoy.
This started a movement that has rapidly grown and is becoming a successful trend. One of the many trend this started was the reuse of shipping containers. These containers were being used for many purposes. May it be for housing, budgeted holiday room, restaurant, bars and even shops?
A storage container business has had its plans for a Norfolk village rejected by councilors. Plans for 38 shipping containers on a former quail egg farm were recommended for approval by West Norfolk Council officers. The plans for the Church Lane, East Walton site drew a mixed reaction from the council’s planning committee.
Westacre Estate Management, the applicant, had already placed 37 containers on the site, which have been used by residents, businesses and the Montessori School. Bill Lewis, chairman of the village meeting, said it was clear that it was not suitable after 11 months of the shipping containers being on the site. Mr Lewis also raised concerns that new businesses were being started on the site after floodlights were installed. Green Party member Michael De Whalley said he had visited the site and it was unsuitable for large mechanical vehicles.
However, a report to councillors said traffic on the site was unlikely to be higher than when it was a farm. Brian Long raised previous planning history for the business, which had been turned down for an application at Abbey Farm in West Acre. He further quoted “its right in the middle of a rural area, the reasons why it was turned down in West Acre – there is no real change here. I just don’t see what is different.”
The plan was rejected 10 votes to seven and one abstention.
