Plans to build and open a new Co-op food store on the Kingsbourne estate in Nantwich have been submitted.
An application from LSP Developments shows plans for a Co-op and a second retail unit on land to the east of the new primary school being built off Reaseheath Way.
The site is where Reaseheath Way connects with a green corridor and pedestrian route to the east over the River Weaver – known by some as “Reaseheath Cross”.
The new store will front onto the public space which developers say forms a natural break in a “strong street frontage” along Reaseheath Way.
There will also be a car park with 32 spaces next to the new store including two electric vehicle charging parking bays and five covered cycle stands.
Developers say the new store and second unit will be built around a public “square” to “provide some variation… and stronger sense of enclosure in around the entrance”.
In a report, it says: “The scheme has been designed to cluster the two buildings around the square.
“The public space is visible from properties adjacent giving good visibility and passive surveillance. This should enable the space to be a vibrant and safe place throughout the day and night.”
Motorists will access to the south of the convenience store to the car park. The access also allows for future vehicular access to the undeveloped area to the south, should a future proposal
be developed.
The report continued: “In summary, the development seeks to respond to the requirements of the Outline Planning Permission, site constraints and the requirements of the wider
community to enhance the local area by providing facilities which are needed within the growing community whilst at the same time creating a sense of place within the new housing development.
“The scheme seeks to use a different architectural language to the neighbouring residential developments to create key buildings that will be a focal point at the centre of the development.
“The buildings face the area identified as Reaseheath Cross. This creates a unique opportunity to provide a focal area for the estate.
“The proposed building uses and the use of public spaces and landscaping aims to create safe, welcoming and pedestrian friendly areas for the community.”
The plans say the second planned unit next to the Co-op does not have an agreed occupier, but added “the Applicant is in discussions with a number of prospective occupiers, ensuring its occupancy in the near future.”
Residents can submit their views on the plans until March 4th. You can view the application on Cheshire East’s planning portal here
(Featured image by Google Map, other images courtesy of Corstophine and Wright)
So let’s wait until there are 30 or maybe 60 small children in the adjacent school. Then start a major building project with dirt noise and traffic to help with their progress and safety. Sounds a plan.
I hope the council say no to this UNTIL they have the road open on reaseheath roundabout!