Royal Mail issues delay warning as Blackpool sorting office work is carried out
manchestereveningnews.co.ukRoyal Mail has warned of potential delays after plans have been approved to build next to a sorting office. Planning permission has been granted to build new industrial units on a site next to Blackpool’s Royal Mail sorting office despite warnings the development could disrupt mail services.
The application to retain a building on Hawking Place in Bispham, which contains three units, and to construct two new buildings bringing the total number of units to five, has been approved by the council’s Planning Committee.
But in a submission to the council, Royal Mail had warned of potential disruption to its operation if vehicles parked on Hawkings Place, particularly during construction phases.
The firm said it could ‘ultimately prevent operations’. In a submission to the council, Royal Mail warned: "The DO (delivery office) is an important asset for Royal Mail and serves postcode areas across Blackpool.
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