Developer appeal over Barnoldswick Aldi store refusal

11:00am Friday 11th January 2013 in News

A Kelbrook-based developer is appealing against a decision to refuse plans for an Aldi supermarket in Barnoldswick.

Mark Taylforth, managing director of Pendle Projects Ltd, has appealed against a West Craven Area Committee decision to refuse permission to build the 1,472 square metre discount supermarket at the site of the former Gas Works Yard, off Skipton Road.

In August, the area committee approved a plan to redevelop the nearby Albert Hartley site, which includes erecting a new industrial unit and a new foodstore with 223 parking spaces, but rejected separate applications for a Tesco superstore and a smaller Aldi store.

In October, a planning inspector dismissed an appeal to build a Tesco and now an appeal has been lodged against the Aldi decision.

Neil Watson, Pendle Council’s planning and building control manager, said: “When we considered the Aldi planning application, the council had three applications for retail developments in Barnoldswick to consider. The major concerns were what effect these would have on the town centre and its vitality and viability. Two of the three applications were refused.

“We have already had an appeal decision on one application and the planning inspector agreed with us that there is only capacity for one large supermarket in Barnoldswick. Our concerns remain the same for the current appeal.”

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Lord Newbold says...
12:09pm Fri 11 Jan 13

While Barnaoldswick may only have on large super store. Would someone explain why many Barnoldswick residents travel to ASDA in Colne? Neil Watson, Pendle Council’s planning and building control manager, by making this type of decision is aiding less competition for the already trading super market, allowing them keep their prices slightly higher than they would be able to do if an ALDI store was granted. ALDI is a store worth having in a small town, prices are very reasonable, and some of their goods are excellent value for money. Mr. Neil Watson, is denying residents of Barnoldswick, and its surrounding area, of a very competitive retail outlet.

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coates warder says...
7:09pm Fri 11 Jan 13

do we need a aldi in barlick ?. i say no why .because there is one in colne 5 miles away and one soon to be built in skipton 9 miles away. do we need a asda style store yes we do. the coop prices are outrageous. not just a little above but way above.on average on a £80 - £100 shop i can easily save £40 on coop prices.and to wait for hartleys to relocate and then be in buissness 2 years even before the hartleys site can be demolished and cleared then built we are talking 5 years min.that means 5 years more the coop can rip people off.and at the planning meeting at rolls 3 shopkeepers said fat people down coates only want a tesco because it would be nearer than the town centre.since that comment ive only used the chip shop on the square.the rest of the shops can do with out my custom.so skipton /colne get my hard earned money now.the shopkeepers really need to know how to treat customers not mock them. and some barlick councillors might just find them out of a cushy job come may for not listening to the majority.

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Lord Newbold says...
10:04pm Fri 11 Jan 13

coates warder wrote:
do we need a aldi in barlick ?. i say no why .because there is one in colne 5 miles away and one soon to be built in skipton 9 miles away. do we need a asda style store yes we do. the coop prices are outrageous. not just a little above but way above.on average on a £80 - £100 shop i can easily save £40 on coop prices.and to wait for hartleys to relocate and then be in buissness 2 years even before the hartleys site can be demolished and cleared then built we are talking 5 years min.that means 5 years more the coop can rip people off.and at the planning meeting at rolls 3 shopkeepers said fat people down coates only want a tesco because it would be nearer than the town centre.since that comment ive only used the chip shop on the square.the rest of the shops can do with out my custom.so skipton /colne get my hard earned money now.the shopkeepers really need to know how to treat customers not mock them. and some barlick councillors might just find them out of a cushy job come may for not listening to the majority.
Surely, an ALDI on the doorstep would save a few pounds in travelling costs. Alternatively, another ASDA store would be a little competition for the Co-op. We have used the chip shop in the square on several occasions however, pie & chips, fish & chips, chicken & chips. Only suffice for the occasional mid-day or evening meal, and can be a little expensive, due to the fact chips shops (Take Away) are now meal, becoming a luxury. When one has to count the pennies, and having lost 140 of them some years ago when the reduced the £ to 100p. We purchased some doughnuts from Morrison 10 jam filled for £1.00, which equals 10 p each. ALDI and LIDL are very competitive on price. Your savings would be around £60.00 better off than your Co-op shop.

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dennisnilsen says...
11:05am Wed 16 Jan 13

Horses for courses.

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