Concerns have been raised over noise from plans to build two new industrial units at an estate in Marlow Bottom.

Plans have been submitted to construct two new single-storey industrial units with parking at the Rose Industrial Estate on Marlow Bottom.

The new units are proposed for storage and office use and would be built on an area of hardstanding that is currently not used for any commercial purpose.

Three objections have been lodged against the plans, but the comments cannot be viewed, as public planning representations are hidden by Buckinghamshire Council. The authority is one of only a handful in the country to restrict access in this way.

Cllr Darren Hayday has asked for planning permission to be refused, he said: “[It will create] a layout that is not sympathetic to the character or practical requirements of a commercial/industrial environment.

“Although the site is industrial, it is situated close to residential parts of Marlow Bottom.

“The proposal risks: Increasing noise, activity, and evening/weekend disturbance if the new use attracts additional traffic or extended hours.

“A change in site intensity that has spillover effects for neighbouring residential streets.”

He added that there was insufficient evidence and no clear justification demonstrating why the development needs to be built in a “constrained” car park.

“The proposal is inconsistent with the principles of the NPPF and Buckinghamshire Local Plan policies on highway safety land use suitability, local amenity, and character”, he said.

However, the applicant argued that the proposed use is appropriate despite the site’s proximity to residential homes.

It said: “The scheme is not considered to result in there being any harm caused to the amenities of the neighbouring residential plots.

“Moreover, the site is already in a business/commercial use, within a predominantly residential area, and as such, it is not felt that the addition of these two units, within one building, would exacerbate the existing arrangement to the detriment of the local residents.

“The development has been proposed with consideration given to the location of the building and its relationship with the neighbouring properties.

“It is deemed that this would not result in a structure that would appear overbearing or result in overlooking. This is due to the building being single storey and not having ‘habitable’ windows overlooking the gardens. The only windows proposed that face towards residential boundaries are for the toilets and these would be obscurely glazed.

“The design of the proposed development to create the new commercial units provides a building of high quality that does not detract from or cause harm to the immediate or wider setting.”