A Bristol-based aerospace company has been giving the green light to double the size of headquarters.
McBraida will grow its site near Bath Road in Bridgeyate, Bristol. South Gloucestershire Council management committee approved the firm's application on August 17.
The engineering company will double its factory floor space from 2,549sq m 5,002sq m and office space from 414sq m to 1,068sq m.
The factory is close to residential homes and almost 60 residents had objected to the plans, raising concerns over road safety due to lorries coming out of a new exit, according to .
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The McBraida factory opened in 1959 and employs 180 staff.
Ward councillor, Samuel Bromley said: "While not against the principle of an expansion, there are a number of concerns within the proposals which go beyond what should be reasonable for a site in this location and if granted, would have a considerably negative impact on the neighbouring residents' ability to enjoy their property.
"I feel the increased height of the factory would infringe on the neighbouring properties and severely impact reduce the light received by the properties neighbouring the wall. It would also prove overbearing for the neighbouring properties and impact on sightlines from the homes."
Mr Bromley added: "I am concerned over the safety of the proposed exit onto Bath Road, in particular with the number of HGVs which would have to cross busy traffic to access the site. This would be a safety concern to residents using the path."
Principal planning officer David Stockdale said the council had designated the site as a "safeguarded employment zone". He said the proposals were acceptable and that no windows would overlook the nearest homes.
Mr Stockdale said the council's landscape officer, ecologist and economic development team were happy with the redevelopment and that there was no objection from the noise protection department.
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