MANY of the residents of Willow Walk in Crediton are still very unhappy that a number of complaints they have made to Mid Devon District Council, over the last six months regarding the new Persimmon Homes at Cromwell’s Meadow, have not been dealt with.

The agreement states that: "A Banksman is set to be positioned at the top of Willow Walk between the hours of 7am and 8am Monday to Friday. Delivery and construction traffic will only be permitted to and from the site during the following hours: 8am to 6pm Monday to Friday, 9am to 1pm Saturdays with no vehicular traffic on Sundays and Bank Holidays (unless agreed with the Local Planning Authority in advance).

Yet, residents constantly complain that lorries are continually breaking this agreement and turning up as early 6.05am (Thursday, September 6) and in this case the driver of the articulated lorry sat with his engine running for some time disturbing the nearby residents.

A speed limit has recently been imposed, however lorries are still being witnessed speeding along Willow Walk.

The residents have also complained about the mud on the roads saying a sweeper should clean daily but it is alleged that at one time it was four or five weeks before the road was swept.

The report states: "Throughout the construction period, care will be taken to ensure the adequate control of dust from vehicles delivering materials to the site.

Residents told the "Courier" that the dust from vehicles is making their homes filthy inside and out. They are constantly having to wash everything down and clean carpets. The dust also covers the outside of their homes and cars and residents say they have seen workmen brushing the mud into the drains!

The conditions state that "the approved Construction Management Plan shall be complied with in full at all times during construction of the development hereby approved. Reason - To minimise the impact on the local highway network and local residents.

Crediton Cllr John Downes told the "Courier": "Persimmon are very frustrating and seem to lay some of the blame at the contractors delivering to site.

"Implying that they cannot control their movements, which of course is totally against what they agreed in their site management plan.

"There is substantial photographic evidence that Persimmon are not keeping to their agreement. Emails have been sent from Mid Devon District Council (MDDC) to Persimmon, but nothing seems to be happening.

"Not only are they contravening their agreed working practices, but they also seem to be inconsiderate to the the residents.

"I have asked MDDC to pursue legal action and also contact the Directors of Persimmon as I am sure they too would be very unhappy about the working practices of their own company.

"I understand that MDDC and Devon County have arranged a meeting with Persimmon Directors on Wednesday, October 10."