SERIOUS concerns over property value, light pollution and wildlife preservation have been raised by a resident who lives close to Omega South.

Brian Gort has contacted councillors and MP Helen Jones in a bid to get his questions answered following the submission of proposals to begin 'one of the largest construction projects' in the north west at the site.

Planning chiefs will investigate the detail provided for the Omega bid, which is a joint venture between Miller Developments and KUC Properties, after documents were put forward on September 9.

But Mr Gort admits he is unhappy with the blueprints of the 10-year project.

"Property values are a major issue – who's going to want to buy a house overlooking acres of warehousing," he said.

"Apparently a central nature habitat is going to be relocated somehow within their landscaping structure.

"However, as there hasn't been a single tree planted yet I'm not exactly sure what the existing wildlife is expected to do.

"The very nature of warehousing is sparse, heavily illuminated and populated by large vehicles – certainly not in keeping with my property, or property value."

The resident is also worried about the impact of light pollution, which he believes could have a big effect on those in the area.

Mr Gort added: "The light pollution generated by warehousing, as opposed to normal working-hour, low-level office space would be extremely apparent from the residential area adjacent.

"I can't help but think this would cause nothing other than a decrease in property values, especially regarding my own and other properties right along the boundary of Burtonwood Road, running adjacent to the development site.

"The current value of my property is approximately £375,000 according to online searches.

"Should my property value drop from this date onward I fully intend to seek large compensation."

The submission of the plans followed an extensive consultation period and developers insist all appropriate measures will be in place to ensure work will be completed as efficiently as possible.

Development control archaeologist Mark Leah has said the project in zones three to six of Omega South is 'unlikely to generate significant archaeological constraints'.