SWARMS of bees have been disrupted and are causing chaos in Sankey Bridges, according to residents of the area.
Demolition work on a garage on Old Liverpool Road is currently taking place, and has displaced a number of bees.
The insects are now swarming in the area, to the distress of some residents.
Planning applications were first submitted to Warrington Borough Council in 2019, and have seen subsequent revisions since the initial submissions.
However, no applications refer to bees - as they are not a protected species.
Plans for the land include the construction of a 12-bedroom apartment block, with on-site parking, too.
Footage from the construction works, sent to the Warrington Guardian by a resident, shows a number of bees flying around in the area.
The resident, who wishes to remain nameless, said: "They're everywhere, and stung one of the children too.
"It’s a nightmare."
Included in concerns from the resident are worries that the construction site is not cordoned off from the public.
The unnamed resident also sent footage showing that despite a 'Keep Out' sign, they were able to simply walk onto the site whilst heavy machinery was in operation.
They say this could be a danger to any children who walk along the street, as they could stray onto the construction site unawares.
A number of objections to the development were made during the application process, including from a resident saying: "There is still going to be an ongoing issue with parking.
"Three different properties back onto Bramhall Street. This area is a nightmare as it is for parking issues as there is not enough for the residents."
The objection concludes: "Don’t approve, for the mental health and well-being of Bramhall Street residences."
A spokesperson for Warrington Borough Council said: "This site on Old Liverpool Road has planning permission to demolish the existing buildings and install a 12 single-bedroom residential apartment block along with associated parking.
"This was granted in August 2019 and amended by further planning permission granted in May 2022."
The spokesperson added: “When considering the planning application it would be necessary to assess any impacts on protected species.
"Bees are not protected in law but should there be any hives on-site, this would be a matter for the landowner to address."
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