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Nov 2021
Granby residents demand action on 'banging and crashing' from noisy pile driver
Residents near a housebuilding site in Harrogate have complained that a loud pile driver is ruining their day.
Developer Redrow Homes was given the green light to build 95 homes on Granby Farm by Harrogate Borough Council in April. The homes are currently being built in a field near Harrogate High School.
Pile drivers are machines that drive steel into the earth during the early stages of construction to create foundations.
One resident, Gary Walker, said the machine began on Monday and has been "constant" throughout this week. The field is surrounded by houses and he called on the council to take action.
Mr Walker said:
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Bill Shaw, who also lives nearby, worries that the noise and vibrations could scare dogs and cats and potentially affect people's health.
He said:
The residents questioned whey there did not appear to be any measures in place to reduce the noise, such as sound barriers. They would like to see the pile driver stopped until the noise is addressed.
Tom Roberts, Redrow Homes said:
The Stray Ferret contacted Harrogate Borough Council for a response but we did not receive one by the time of publication.
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