No Mega Tesco

in Trafford

 
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Written by Debbie Ellen   
Saturday, 09 January 2010 13:35

Because you wait for ages and then two come along at once.

As if a Mega Tesco weren't enough, now Sainsbury's are getting in on the act in North Trafford. They have applied for planning permission for a store of approx 97,262 sq ft* on the site of the old Homebase at White City. This is only half a mile away from the proposed Tesco site. We are opposed to this store for many of the same reasons as the Tesco, but unfortunately, as there is no 'change of use' for the site (from one retail use to another), we don't feel we have as good a chance of stopping it. We will continue to focus our energy on fighting the Tesco application, but we do encourage you to write to Trafford planning department and object to the Sainsburys as well, which could have an equal impact on shops in surrounding areas.

  • do write and object as soon as possible using Planning application number 74483/FULL/2009

* Previous figure of 122,000 used in this piece corrected on 13/01/10

Last Updated ( Wednesday, 24 February 2010 08:53 )
 

Breaking News

We have more time to submit objections to the planning application. The date for the application to be considered has not been set but may be 11th March.  If you haven't already written please get busy.  We have added some more examples of letters - see downloads tab - to help you make planning related points.  Its important to personalise your letter with a few points. E.g. where you live and why this issue is important to you. You can email as well as send the letter by post. Both methods carry equal weight. Please send your letter to the case officer - in addition to those listed on the example letters - her name and email adddress is victoria.moran@trafford.gov.uk

 

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