Last chance to comment on proposed Tesco

One of the comments on the planportal about the development at 17-23 London Road is from the Weinholts at 25 London Road which states and I quote, "it is a good looking building and an asset to the village".

Can't wait until the shop opens, it's a lovely looking building.
More choice, more jobs, looks better when passing by car.

It is a huge relief to learn that the loading bay is now to be on London Road (assuming of course that this is approved by Planning). The idea of 10 metre lorries coming down Clifton Street three times a day and turning onto Trafford Road was beyond belief.

Does anybody know what the plans are for opening hours, alcohol licensing and a cashpoint?

While I agree that in many ways the new building is a huge improvement on the derelict site that was there before, the building viewed from Clifton Street is not a work of art and very imposing for all the wrong reasons.

I am confused as to where in the village the planning notices for this site are being posted because if it had not been for alderleyedge.com I would not have known that the cut off for comments is tomorrow.

Does the village really need another supermarket, given that we already have Somerfield? Let's not forget that Tesco Express does not stock a full range of Tesco products (thankfully this site is not big enough) and the products are priced to reflect the higher running costs of a smaller store.

How would people feel if once in the village, Tesco move to take over the post office (and other local amenities) as they have done in Wilmslow?

Interesting that in George Osborne MP's recent questionnaire to homes in the village he asked about people's feelings about restaurants etc but not a word was mentioned about this site. Was it not the case that in the original planning application the space was to be divided into smaller retail units?

I really don't understand why Alderley Edge needs another supermarket when Somerfields is more than adequate and can you imagine the traffic congestion during the morning and evening rush hours when HGV's are stopping on London Road and causing a blockage of half the road. Let us not forget that the bypass road does not open until 2011.

I am horrified at the prospect of more lorries entering and stopping in the village. I am also puzzled how the planning got through with no provision for any extra parking. 0700 till 1000hrs and 1500 - 1900 neatly covers the peak traffic hrs in the village. Is this some sort of punishment for us all??? Whilst I agree that the building looks great and in keeping I reserve further comment until we see how it is illuminated. Personally I would prefer to have the village as it was.

We all want to see shops open again in the village and all shops have delivery vehicles stopping outside.
A Tesco's vehicle is not much bigger than a bus.

We shop at Somerfields (soon to be a Coop) six days a week so it will be nice to be able to have a choice.

I am really looking forward to Tesco opening. We can be assured of a very clean hygienic shop with fresh foods, due to Tesco's large turnover. This is the 21st century and shopping has moved on.

I really don't know what all this fuss is about, a nice new Tesco store in the village. This is something to be excited about. They have made something so ugly into something new and nice to look at for locals and visitors to the area. This store will generate a good sense of community spirit, more jobs and convenience food available at times when other shops in the village cannot compete with these types of rigeious opening hours. So just remember when you run out of milk at quarter to 11 on a Sunday evening Tesco express 2mins round the corner will be there to provide it for you and your family at a good price and the good Tesco brand we all trust! So I hope it gets the go ahead and opens up as soon as possible. I can't wait to shop in it.

Tesco providing a good sense of community, that's a joke! Tesco policy is to close down all the local shops. We have a very good Somerfield, soon to become an even better Coop, two excellent butchers and brilliant Percy Granthams. If people run out of milk at 11 o'clock on a Sunday evening, be a bit more organised and have some dried milk. I for one will not be shopping there.

Responding to Yasmin's comment all other Tesco express opening hours are 6am till 11pm 7 days a week, yes they will more than likely have an alcohol licence and the store manager will be the licencee! As for a cash point they will either have an ATM outside the shop or give cash back at the tills.

Tesco will provide a number of jobs for the community and people will meet in the shop and make friendly conversation with staff and friends from the village. And as for it being one of Tesco's policies to shut down all the local shops that's a new one on me! I can't believe you think that will happen, Tesco express is a convenience store there for convenience! Not your weekly shop! Tesco cannot provide a full butchers and a bakery instore so obviously people will continue to use those local facilities and I'm glad they will! Not sure about other peoples families but I do know mine aren't that easy to predict " I will run out of milk at exactly such and such and hour" and if my family need milk I won't put my views before my families welfare. And if you choose not to shop there then that's your hard luck and you will miss out, while the rest of us enjoy!

Whilst I agree that the building itself is a vast improvement to what was there before, I am astonished at the naivety of some of the comments on here.

Tesco does not "provide jobs for the community". Their business model is based on low employment costs. Fewer people paid less to sell more. (Tesco's sales are around £200k per employee)

Of course it is Tesco's policy to take trade away from, and consequently close down the local shops. That is where their entire sales will come from - existing customers of existing shops. There are no new customers in this market. And many Tesco Expresses do have an in store bakery.

Never mind, we could always do with a few more charity shops, and maybe even a pound shop or two might be persuaded to move here. Although I see Tesco's are even trying to push them out now as well.

There are already 5 Tesco stores within 5 miles of Alderley, 4 of which are Tesco Expresses. Wilmslow, Dean Row, Handforth and Heald Green. The Wilmslow one is 1.8 miles away, about 4 minutes by car on a Sunday night. Surely for the isolated occasion you need something when Somerfields is closed you could spare the 4 minutes to travel to Wilmslow.

The shop is is easy enough to find - just look for the cars double-parked on the pavement, litter everywhere and sullen teenagers loitering outside smoking and drinking. Welcome to your new look Alderley Edge.

Tesco what the hell there's one in Wilmslow why do we need a stupid corp store in Alderley when Somerfield is just across the road and is more than adequate and can you imagine the traffic. The thing is too tall, wrong type of brick, windows too wide. Wouldn't mind if it looked good but it doesn't.

Oh, dear, oh dear, what a lot of disgruntled people we all sound. I don't want to rock the boat further but as I said in my comments in the summer; 'we are where we are' and it really is 'a bit late complaining at this stage'.

The building is utterly devoid of any architectural merit, it detracts rather than enhances and the materials used are inappropriate and substandard. There have been clear planning breaches, the necessity of goods unloading will no doubt impact on the A34 and there may be vandalism and rubbish problems but Tesco will open their store.

Instead of complaining, why not take the broader view. Apart from thinking of those in the immediate vicinity of the store who have been and will be directly affected by the development and local businesses and their potential concerns, think of the longer term general impact on the village. When you have done this and if you are still in a negative frame of mind, not only on this particular development but of how the village is run generally come along to the Parish Plan meeting on the 21st of this month and help to avoid a similar occurrence in the future.

You can have your say on what happens in the village; Hazel Blears instigated this devolution and whilst she may have been a bit confused about her expenses, on a local level you don't have to be confused and can have some control of this. Its easy to complain and voice your views (on this great website!) but doing things is what really counts.

The committee actually met last week, on the 14th, and the planning application for Tesco was passed. I understand this was subject to some conditions but we are still awaiting confirmation from the Chief Planning Officer of exactly what these conditions are.

Glad to hear it 1-0 to Tesco again! Can't wait to get it open and I will personally be helping to stock the shelves as another branch employee! Hope to see lots of you shopping there soon x

I can't think of a benefit to the village. We already have a supemarket and local shops, something that is very rare and has been killed off in most high streets and villages.

There is a large Tesco in Handforth already and a Sainsbury's/Tesco Express in Wilmslow. The Somerfield on The Parade is handy but do we need another one?

Isn't it interesting that on a web site which has a number of references to the underhand tactics of Tesco, one poster has admitted to being less than upfront about their vested interest?

The building looks shoddy,in particular the brickwork. However never mind the quality - feel the width !!!

It’s STILL all too late now; unfortunately the above and some 230 only attendees at the Parish Plan Consultation last week is utterly revealing and indicative of an apathetic, rather disgruntled, community.
The Parish Plan could help avoid such developments in the future if it is properly embraced. Undoubtedly, large companies like Tesco will still have the ability to appeal to higher authorities if CE were to fail to halt an application BUT if local people voice their opinion and a structure of local planning guide lines is in place, the powers that be will have to listen and take notice. The planning element of the Parish Plan is something that should be utilised and implemented.
The Parish Council is currently considering the content and viability of the plan. The draft is still available for viewing; with all its perceive failings. It is, however, a living, evolving document and as importantly, it is the only Parish Plan for Alderley Edge and it is YOUR Parish Plan.
‘Actions speak louder than words’.