Planners say 'yes' to store at fire-hit Poundstretcher site in Newcastle
PLANS to rebuild a town centre store which was destroyed in a major blaze are set to go ahead.
Super Foodmarket Ltd wants to replace the former Poundstretcher branch in High Street, Newcastle, which was gutted by a fire last year.
The remains of the three-storey building, which dates back to the 18th century, were demolished in March.
Super Foodmarket's proposals to construct a similar building in its place, to house a food store, have been recommended for approval by planning officers at Newcastle Borough Council.
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Thistleberry Residents' Association had raised concerns about the facade of the building, but these have now been withdrawn.
The association had also called for an archaeological study to be carried out, which is set to be a condition of the planning consent.
A report to the planning committee, which will meet later this month, states: "The proposed retail development will assist the vitality and viability of Newcastle town centre, and no adverse harm will be caused to the residential amenity of neighbouring properties."
Comments
by Focus386
Saturday, June 09 2012, 1:47PM
“How come Newcastle council suddenly care about "The proposed retail development will assist the vitality and viability of Newcastle town centre, and no adverse harm will be caused to the residential amenity of neighbouring properties." It this building was anywhere else other than the town centre the council couldnt care less about the effect any building has on the surroundings. They gave planning permission for a large nursing home to be built on Loomer road Chesterton 20 meters from the front gates of the speedway stadium, how does that make sense? I am sure the residents in their ew purpose built home will enjoy the constant noise the rest of us have to endure from the stadium. But a little bit of advice to any elderly person thinking of complaining to the council about the noise, dont the council are deaf”