Below are two photos taken by one of the residents of Haslingden Old Road from their house. The first was taken prior to any work being carried out on the site and shows the small group of trees behind the houses, with a glimpse of Holly Mount House through the trees and the hills beyond. The trees act as an effective barrier, screening the house from the development site, the town centre and the related noise and traffic.
The second picture shows the same view following the removal of 79 trees. Now Holly Mount and the surrounding development is clearly on view. The shops and car park in the town centre are also fully exposed. In addition, the traffic onto the site can now plainly be seen (and heard) and the workers on the site (and later visitors to the store) have an uninterrupted view right into the houses on Haslingden Old Road. I am certain they would rather have view of a small wood as they approach Asda than of residents' living rooms. However, Hurstwoods obviously believe that they, and the residents of Haslingden Old Road, are not befitting of such 'privileges' and have removed this natural, free and ancient barrier. But at least now we know why….as the next posting tells.
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