RESIDENTS unhappy that one of Bradford’s new crematoria is likely to be built near their home visited the site to protest.

They were objecting plans to build a new, modern crematorium on a field at Long Lane in Heaton. The facility will replace Nab Wood Crematorium, which Bradford Council says is working beyond its life span and does not meet national emission standards.

A planning application for the development was submitted earlier this summer, and has already received almost 120 objections.

Residents have launched a petition opposing the scheme, and calling for the Council to re-consider the location.

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They say Long Lane/Shay Lane - the roads leading to the site, are too narrow to cope with crematorium traffic.

A spokesman from the group said: "Since a significant proportion of Heaton residents will not use the crematorium services due to religious reasons, Crematorium traffic will increase the amount of traffic on the roads leading to the site increasing the risk of accidents, poor air pollution, making it a health risk for all concerned whilst also affecting loss of historic wildlife preservation. 

"The group would welcome a meeting with Bradford Council and  are  requesting  them to reconsider their decision for Heaton Crematoria."

The plans for the site include a a new chapel and crematorium building, Garden of Remembrance, monument, a floral tribute garden an entrance and junction with Long Lane, 199 space car park with overflow capacity to allow for 300 cars and cycle parking.

Before announcing this Heaton site, which was privately owned, as the chosen location, the Council had included Northcliffe Park in Shipley as a possible replacement site for the Nab Wood Crematorium.

This led to a huge outcry from the public and campaigns urging the Council to drop the park in favour of a private site.

A decision on the application is expected in September.