Scottish Power Site Re-development 3 - supermarket + housing

by **Bob Jefferson** » 12 Sep 2010, 20:10

And let's not forget the magnificent Zulu Lounge. But we're not really comparing like with like.

Let's take a common-sense look at this. If a Waitrose up the road has a meat counter, is Findlay's going to sell more meat or less meat as a result? If it has a fish counter, will this bring more trade to Williamson's? Or less? Will its deli selection result in increased sales for Kitchener's?

If the majority want Waitrose (and are prepared to accept any other supermarket) then so be it, and the CC is duty-bound to reflect that, but be careful what you wish for.

by **wangi** » 12 Sep 2010, 21:00

by **Bob Jefferson** » 12 Sep 2010, 21:15

by **Franck** » 13 Sep 2010, 09:32

by **Mark Cameron** » 13 Sep 2010, 13:16

by **Franck** » 13 Sep 2010, 14:02

by **Franck** » 13 Sep 2010, 14:42

by **Gallus** » 13 Sep 2010, 14:53

admin: post moved to this thread.

For the sake of the local retailers I would be opposed to a supermarket on the site. I have no problems with a small shop but when you start putting in a supermarket which may affect the fishmonger and butcher etc. then I become concerned about the sustainabilty of the High Street.

The development of this site has dragged on too long. I can understand the protests over the superstore but now we must move on. I would welcome new people to the area enjoying and participating in our community.

by **Maria** » 13 Sep 2010, 15:18

Trouble is Gallus, there is no 'housing without a supermarket' option on offer from BL. They tried that and it was knocked back.

by **wangi** » 13 Sep 2010, 17:12

admin: I've done a fair bit of tidying up - on-topic posts from the poll thread have been merged in here; along with separating out the previous planning application (see of all the related threads).

by **Bob Jefferson** » 13 Sep 2010, 20:12

Yes, the hundreds of extra residents living in the new flats will do at least some of their shopping in the High Street and that is to be welcomed. I don't have an issue with the residential element of the plan. In fact, let's have a few more flats and a smaller retail element. Even more people to shop in the High Street and a fair-sized convenience store for their basic shopping requirements.

That's my personal view but I'm equally concerned that the view of the majority should prevail and it is therefore up to the community council to consult with the community by whatever means possible so that they can best represent public opinion.

by **Mark Cameron** » 13 Sep 2010, 20:27

Bob what are the means by which the CC have/will engage with the community on this?

by **philip myerscough** » 13 Sep 2010, 20:35

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by **Mark Cameron** » 13 Sep 2010, 20:52

by **Bob Jefferson** » 13 Sep 2010, 21:12

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by **seanie** » 13 Sep 2010, 23:09

The PCC's initial .

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Scottish Power Site Re-development 3 - supermarket + housing

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