But new parking could help busy village
A plan for 57 new apartments and 17 homes in Whalley has raised objections about over-development and anti-social behaviour.
Whalley has been the focus of a debate about its busy bars, restaurants and late night disturbances but also flood defences. Oakmere Homes wants to build eight one-bedroom affordable flats or maisonettes and 49 market value properties with one, two or four bedrooms. Also proposed are 99 car parking spaces, electric charging points, cycle storage and other facilities.
The parish adds: "Flooding with water displacement issues and rising water from the ground in extreme weather are of paramount concern. Many homes and businesses have already suffered both structurally and financially with the lack of sufficient flood prevention, which has catastrophic affects on the centre of the village in bad weather.
The parish also believes existing infrastructure is insufficient because it has failed to keep pace with current developments, adding pressure on 'already stretched' GP surgeries and schools.
Ribble Valley Borough Council Whalley Clitheroe Longridge
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