The warehouses in Astley which are towering over the neighbouring housing estate
The warehouses in Astley which are towering over the neighbouring housing estate

Neighbours close to a Whistl logistics centre at the notorious Astley warehouse development have told a public inquiry how 'horrific' noise has had a profound affect on their lives. Whistl has applied to the traffic commissioner to house 60 HGVs and 95 trailers at the PLP operated Astley Business Park in Tyldesley.

Many villagers are attempting to block the plans and are urging refusal of the application. A two-day inquiry, chaired by deputy traffic commissioner John Baker, is continuing at the Brick Community Stadium in Wigan today.