An Arnold resident fears a planned three-storey block of flats will block out daylight in his home. Sean Redgate, who lives in a bungalow off Church Street, raised concerns about the proposals for apartments to be built on a neighbouring former coal yard.
He said the home, which was built by his dad in the 1960s, would be deprived of sunlight due to the size of the building, which would consist of nine one-bedroom assisted living properties. The owner of the land said he was addressing the concerns "as best as I can".
The flats would be erected at the former Scattergoods Coal Merchants site under the plans, as well as a communal building. "Historically it's been a coal yard for 40 years so whilst it's been there we've enjoyed open space and sunlight," said Mr Redgate, 57.
