At the end of the meeting, the participants discuss the timing of the application, and Tesco makes an audacious bid to start demolishing the Eversheds factory...
'Logistics/Timing of Application'
PB suggested that it was worthwhile for Tesco to examine the Issues and Options Consultation Paper. KCJ/RF/LF indicated that it was likely that an application would be submitted to the Council by Christmas 2007. We've checked back and have a quote from Tesco made last October suggesting that a planning application would be put in in early 2007. It also promised to share these latest plans 'within a few weeks' of 18th July and hasn't done so... take this as you will!
'Demolition of Existing Factory/Offices'
RF enquired as to whether Conservation Area consent for demolition of existing buildings would be forthcoming ahead of a permission to redevelop the site. BB stated that it would not normally be Council policy permit demolition of buildings in the Conservation Area until a satisfactory replacement scheme had been approved and that his is in accordance with District Plan Policy 87. Again, we'll leave you to your own ideas as to why Tesco might want to start knocking buildings down on the site (including the listed buildings on Inkerman Road?) before planning permission was obtained!
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1 comment:
Nick, Thanks for an excellent report.
Pete
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