Anna Carroll, panel leader of the residents' committee opposing the project, said: "We are amazed that the council officers are recommending the scheme is going ahead.

"We think it should not be going ahead and that's the residents' view of the whole project.

"The council officers have said a lot without answering our concerns.

"I hope that they will take on board the residents' concerns and reject the planning application."

December 13, 2001 16:00