Traders voice Tesco fears
MORE than 90% of Sandiacre residents who took part in a survey said they were against plans for a new Tesco, amid fears it could lead to other shops closing.
The questionnaire was put together by a group which is opposing the plans to build the supermarket in the town. In total, 171 residents took part.
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plan: An artist's impression of the landscape design of the proposed Tesco store planned for Station Road, in Sandiacre
Of those who completed the survey, only seven were in favour of the new supermarket, with another five saying they were not sure. The rest voting against Tesco.
A retail assessment commissioned by the same group, called A Future for Sandiacre, concluded that 83% of grocery shops in the town and neighbouring Stapleford could close if the plans go ahead.
Tesco announced last year it wanted to redevelop the Station Road area and has submitted plans to build a two-storey store and offices.
Richard Stankiewicz, an independent consultant from Yorkshire specialising in planning and economic research, was commissioned by the campaign group to look at the impact a new Tesco supermarket could have on surrounding businesses if planning permission is granted by Erewash Borough Council.
In his report, Mr Stankiewicz said that although Tesco's proposal would create about 200 jobs, overall it would result in a net loss of jobs because he estimated that it could lead to 83% of other shops in the area closing.
Rosalind Heydon, of the A Future for Sandiacre group, said she hoped to persuade Tesco to withdraw its proposal.
She said: "There are supermarkets in abundance in and around Sandiacre. You can't keep diluting trade because there's only so many people."
A Stapleford shop owner, who asked not to be named, said she was extremely concerned about Tesco's proposal.
She said: "A Tesco store would shut us down – it's as simple as that. The majority of shops would go."
Ash Patel, who runs Londis convenience store in Town Street, said: "It could quite easily close a few stores but you can't stop the competition."
But a Tesco spokeswoman insisted a store in Sandiacre would thrive.
She said: "We carry out a huge amount of research into potential sites and have a history of opening successful stores.
"If we didn't think there was a need we wouldn't invest in building a store there."
The supermarket would be half the size of the one in Long Eaton, with space for 384 vehicles.
Sandiacre Parish Council is also opposing the plans because of concerns over increased traffic and submitted its objection to Erewash Borough Council last month.
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by Stevedes123
Thursday, July 28 2011, 5:03PM
“""We will look back at our generational legacy like we look back at the building of our high rise cities of the 1960's. And individuals don't matter in a corporate scheme, especially when those representatives in local council are complicit, and of the opinion that any change, is change for the good."
by Stevedes123Thursday, July 28 2011, 1:52PM
"Decison made against the residents, the local MP, representatives of local council, residents commitee, the preservation society. 21 residents spoke at length against the case in the Planning meeting on the 28th July 2011, and many more were in attendance to voice their objections.
The council threw out safety concerns, issues over the site, building footprint, dominance, effect on local businesses, 'appropriateness' for a village location, even to the point of ignoring their own advice/guidance on maintaining the right economic balance in local centres. The overwhelming opinion of the council was that ' Sandiacre is hardly a chocolate box, Cotswolds town and so any improvement is welcome'. Interesting to note that Sandiacre, was, an attractive village before some seriously flawed planning allowed for poor quality buildings to be erected.
Hardly the basis of a sound planning judgement.
A 600k-700k development sweetener, sorry, assistance package, was also offered which the Borough council were more than eager to snap up. So in conclusion, regardless of local opinion, safety issues, appropriateness for a site, long term legacy, damage to property in a protected area, effect on the watercourse, council, resident and MP opinion the planning was given consent.
When it comes to planning and corporate pressure, you have no say, you will be ignored. Sandiacre has now taken the route to becoming a full scale developed urban centre, up next is the infill of the Brownfield site at Stanton and once the green belt road access establised (as proposed), infill of the green belt to join Nottingham and derby into a super city. Welcome to the future." It's not one I'm willing to share. Write to the council and complain now, seek a planning review to overturn this terrible, greedy and ill concieved plan."”
by local resident, sandiacre
Wednesday, January 06 2010, 3:28PM
“171 people question is not a reprsentatoin of a population of 9,000 people who live in sandiacre”
by mike, Derby
Wednesday, January 06 2010, 1:29PM
“Major chord
How very true, the service leverls are appalling in this country, TESCO or SAINSBURYS would be very welcome here indeed, as i personally like sainsburys and there staff are more people focused.”
by Major Chord, Littleover
Wednesday, January 06 2010, 10:51AM
“So, it seems that staff behaviour at the Coop is consistently poor? (like Arriva bus drivers and some doctors's receptionists). Compare that to Sainsbury's and it must come down to training and good management allied to sound recruitment. BUT basic pay may have something to do with it and the recruits who are selected (or not).
COOP is very expensive compared to Sainsburys but if there is no option but to use the Coop, tough. Competition will bring more employment and training opportunities with someone like Sainsburys . Mt experience of Tesco staff at Mickleover is that they are no where near as good as most at Sainsburys.
In the US many staff in UK would have been fired years ago because of an underlying reluctance by a certain class of Brit to embrace the concept of 'service' . Is it jobbsworths, 'chips on shoulders', " only have to do this because I cannot do anything else" attitudes ,an unwillingness to accept that any job worth doing is worth doing well, and with a smile!
The best I have encountered are those who have a far higher education and personal social perception than the 'chips on shoulder brigade. Now the 'chips' brigade will come out of their corner and bemoan life's poor throw of the dice, but it is no excuse for dismal attitudes in a service industry.”
by mike, derby
Wednesday, January 06 2010, 9:48AM
“I have to so agree with Peter in Draycott, TESCO would be very welcome in Castle Donington, we have 2 food convenience shops both are the Coop? they have all the trade, they are expensive, rude staff and soooo outdated too.
Please TESCO come to Castle Donington and give them a run for there money here.
Coop yesterday was asking for £1.26 for a bag of sugar, where as TESCO 76p such a difference.”