EDDC Regeneration Portfolio holder welcomes Tesco decision
Councillor Peter Halse has the Regeneration Portfolio for EDDC. He is reported by the Midweek Herald as saying:
EAST Devon District Council has responded to news that Tesco's appeal for a new store in Honiton has been dismissed.
Councillor Peter Halse said: "The inspector's welcome decision completely vindicates the council's refusal to permit the building of a large Tesco store in Ottery Moor Lane.
"Both officers at the council, as well as the people of Honiton, who eloquently put their case, both in writing and at the public inquiry, have fought hard to prevent what they regard as an inappropriate development of the site, which would be harmful to the economic well-being of the town centre.
"I am pleased that their well-argued case was noted with such positive effect by the inspector.
"Honiton welcomes the involvement of Tesco in the town, which is an excellent store. We will continue to support them, but in the right location.
Good to see that we can rely on EDDC and Councillor Halse for sensible decisions. Bigger store and "inappropriate development, harmful to the economic well-being of the town centre". Hhmmmm.
posted by Anonymous @ 1:32 pm
2 Comments:
I have to say that I feel a bit uneasy about the fact that the same district council (EDDC) is considering several Tesco applications for different towns in our region.
There exists the possibility that they are not viewed entirely seperately and this could affect the decision on the Seaton application. So, in turning down the Honiton proposal, the planners could 'agree' to allow a larger development in Seaton, in order to appease Tesco?
I am suspicious of the fact that Tesco feel they need a store in Seaton that is twice the size of their Axminster store. It just doesn't add up. There isn't the population in Seaton or surrounding area's to support a store of that size, unless a large part of it will be non-food, which is the space they lack in Axminster and Honiton.
The way that EDDC are dealing with the proposals for the regen site are shrouded in mystery and so much is dealt with behind closed doors. One is beginning to feel that their attitude is that 'they know best' and Seaton will get what it is given !
Such a Pity.....
Seatonbob
I share your unease for all the same reasons.
And yes, the regeneration site is shrouded in mystery and we look to the town council to clear away some of the fog about that - so far nothing. What have they got to say about this fiasco?
And remember, City bankers and the government knew best when they presided over boom times.
EDDC - last outpost of Thatcherism.
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