Tesco unveils new plans for London Road
Tesco has today launched the final stage of its consultation on its proposals to redevelop London Road. The new proposals have changed significantly from the draft scheme consulted on earlier in the year. It now includes:
Our scheme would mean:
- A smaller Tesco store - at 4,000 sq m it's 18% smaller than first proposed
- 7 independent retail units - 3 more than originally included
- Improved design - to integrate the development with the local surroundings
- 490 shared parking spaces for store and City Centre shoppers - allowing shoppers to park and visit the City Centre
- Fewer store parking spaces at street level, further reducing noise pollution
- Retained locally listed buildings on London Road and Alma Road - rather than new flats
- New residents’ parking on Alma Road and Inkerman Road
- Major road improvements to aid local traffic flow - including a signalised store access; upgraded junction where London Road meets Lattimore Road; and removing store traffic from the main flow of traffic by creating a right-hand filter lane on London Road.
Project spokesman, Michael Kissman said:
"Our proposals are significantly different because we've changed them as a result of what people told us during the initial phase of consultation. We will be submitting the application soon, as we're keen to progress the redevelopment of the site. Before we do that, we want to know what people think of the new plans and whether there are any more changes we should be making."
Consultation leaflets have been posted to the 15,000 homes and businesses closest to the London Road site. Tesco has asked for consultation submissions to be returned by 10th December. The leaflet can be downloaded at www.tescostalbans.co.uk, or requested by calling 0845 603 9805 or emailing comments@tescostalbans.co.uk.
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