Plans to build 27 houses on farmland on the edge of the M62 have been approved by the city councils.
The master plan application for the land south of the M62 at Houghton Green, on Mill Lane, was presented to the Development Management Committee at its meeting on Wednesday.
The development will include 15 three story townhouses and 12 two story semi-detached houses.
However, concerns about the plans were raised during the meeting.
Cllr Bob Barr (LD – Lymm North and Thelwall) said the committee had a “series of at least four marginal judgments”.
He added, “So, as I understand it, it almost passes the test for sound. The air quality test, the accessibility test and the sustainability test are as good as passed.
“It is the policy of this council to promote high quality sustainable development.
“It seems to me that a development presented to us that is so marginal in so many points should not go through, simply because the accumulated doubts about its sustainability and appropriateness add up to a reason for rejection.”
Cllr Barr also said he thought this was an “unacceptable” development for Warrington.
Former councilor and committee member Geoff Settle, Cllr John Kerr-Brown and two local residents spoke out against the development and provided advice on the health and safety and physical and mental well-being of people who would live a few meters from the M62 via the Air quality.
A total of 30 objections were submitted by local residents, including the fact that the site is not a sustainable location, the traffic load on Mill Lane and the loss of wildlife and ecosystems.
An application to reject the application did not find sufficient support. It was put forward on the grounds that the quality of living was unacceptable due to noise and air pollution, which would not contribute to a high-quality built environment.
As recommended, the application was then approved, subject to conditions, after a renewed vote.
