Agenda item

Erection of food retail store with associated vehicular, pedestrian and cycle access; car parking and landscaping

Consideration was given to the report of the Senior Planning Officer regarding the erection of a food retail store with associated vehicular, pedestrian and cycle access, car parking and landscaping.

The Senior Planning Officer gave a detailed presentation which included plans and photographs of the site.

Councillor Patterson confirmed that this was a welcome application which would benefit Crook and Weardale.  A pre-planning consultation had been attended by 300 people who were positive about the proposed new supermarket.  Any concerns that had been put forward by residents or local businesses had been mitigated by the applicant.  As well as creating jobs, Councillor Patterson confirmed that this type of supermarket would benefit low income families in the area and was a positive addition to the town.

Councillor Davidson moved the recommendation to approve and it was seconded by Councillor Clare.

Resolved:

That the application be approved as per the recommendation and subject to the conditions as outlined in the report.