PLANS for a controversial new rubbish dump were given the go-ahead this week after six months of deliberation.

The household waste and recycling centre at Hyde Farm in London Road, Beaconsfield, had originally drawn criticism from the Environment Agency, which was concerned about pollution in the area.

The new site will replace the existing disposal and recycling centre in Candlemas Lane.

A resident of the area, who did not wish to be named, said the new centre would lead to an increase in dust and noise, which had been a problem for a number of years due to the existing mineral extraction site at nearby Wapsey's Wood.

According to a Buckinghamshire County Council report, the new site will generate an increase in traffic of around 2,100 lorries per year and 300 to 700 car trips per day on that section of the A40.

It is hoped to keep disruption to the road to a minimum by ensuring a queuing capacity within the site of 30 to 40 cars.

Members of the county council's development control committee approved the application subject to various conditions being enforced.

These include an exit barrier along the exit lane on the site to prevent vehicles turning right on to the A40.

Bill Bridger, deputy mayor of Beaconsfield, said: "Although I had a preference for one of the original sites being considered by the county council, I thoroughly applaud the decision to take the waste disposal site out of a residential area.

"I approve of the idea of moving this site away from Candlemas Lane because the intention must be to eventually convert that area to a residential zone to match the surroundings."