save_new_wheel
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love and best regards andy {crush punch)hadsor.
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When are the council going to do something that the people want them to do. They lord about telling us what we can, can't and have to have. It,s about time they started doing as there told. The council should be doing what we want, Not what they want. It wouldnt supprise me to find there were backhanders flying about. Agane? Who in there right mind would put a supermarket on THE most dangerous place in Wrenthorpe, and why? Money. How many children will have to die or be injured to get it removed once its there? How much do children cost these days?
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It is understood that Punch Taverns is facing financial difficulties and, therefore, is looking to sell off some its some of its assets (nationwide) in order to secure the highest value capital return. However, it is not accepted that this in itself represents sufficient justification for a food store in this location. Other breweries or independent operators may be interested.
Whether the pub "survives" as a business is a separate question as to whether the pub building itself could be put to an alternative planning use. Any "presumption in favour of sustainable development" (the latest government position on planning matters) would surely take into account the basic premise that any future use of the building should in itself be of benefit to the community as a whole.
A supermarket in this location can (and wlll) be resisted on numerous planning grounds.The impact on existing small retailers/ businesses within the village, in addition to the highways and traffic impact of any proposal would need to be assessed in great detail. Specifically, it is noted that the Council is fully aware already that the building is of historic interest, and that such building's should be afforded protection under the planning policy requirements of PPS5- Planning for the historic environment (whether listed or not).
On the assumption that Tesco cannot get permission to demolish the pub- as they will likely plan to do so- then they may consider that the Express format would not be workable and think twice about trying to impose unwanted development on the resident's of Wrenthorpe, who are clearly opposed to the principle, let alone the practicaliies of locating a store here.
Aside from this, emerging planning legislation contained within the Localism Act is opening the way for Punch Taverns to be required to place the building on the open market- which, in effect, would allow community groups the right to buy assets of community value- which includes public houses.
The battle lines are only just being formed...
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My understanding is that Tesco have said they would preserve the building itself, and add an extension - which would presumably require planning permission.
I also understand that there is an existing well-used footpath between the New Wheel and the properties behind, which although is not designated a public footpath has been used as such for well-over 10 years. Perhaps someone could confirm this?
This will totaly disrupt the village,again another big concern trying to destroy a village. this is totaly uneccesary in a small village like wrenthorpe the position near the T junction is totaly inapropriate the roads in wrenthorpe are in bad enough repair as the seem to have been abandandend.the local shops are fine the properties in proximity will loose value. There are too many schools in the village for more traffic tesco must be expecting a lot of trade as they do not waste money on developments. But all this will be brushed aside as there will be too much money involved for the planning commite and council to object to the proposal.
There would be a loss of the hairdressers and pub and our local shops would suffer
WE DO NOT NEED ANOTHER SHOP THE PRESENT SHOPS ARE PERFECT FOR ALL OUR NEEDS
Why cannot wrenthorpe be left alone to remain a village and do something about the roads which are appalling
The local shops fulfil all our needs so leave them alone
Do they live in this village and if they do they obviously do not care for anyone but themselves
If they donot they are not qualified to comment and should be ignored
NOTHING WRONG WITH TESCO
IF THE COUNCIL WANT SOMETHING TO DO, RIP UP THE BUMPS AND MEND THE ROADS.
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If Punch Taverns sell the pub to Tesco, they won't give a stuff about a store boycott. Better to inform Tesco of boycott intentions.
It should be noted that Tesco are planning a "two-pronged" attack on Wrenthorpe. In addition to their New Wheel aspirations they also wish to take over Gills - 3 minutes walk away from the New Wheel - and open it as a "One Stop" - which is part of the Tesco chain. I am certainly not saying that this should be opposed, but it does beg the question of why they want the pub as well (which they do, it is not a case of "either/or"). Surely it can only be to create a Tescopoly!
Contact them here:
https://www.tescohelp.com/tesco/forms/cs_form.html
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Gills mini market is overpriced and customer service is horrific, never have I experienced worst service in any local shop I have been in, as usually I am in favor of local businesses.
The co-op and Spar in Outwood, and the Londis near Wakefield's centre is simply too far, a tesco will provide jobs and be beneficial to community.
Susie's comment #26
No doubt Tesco will provide jobs, but have you any idea how many jobs will be lost in the various businesses that will be hit? Or how many are employed in The New Wheel alone?
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Cant believe what #20 is saying! You are a complete utter fool and obviously do not live in the area and see the already overloaded roads during school runs. Do you know that the number of jobs they are hoping to create at this Tescos is 15!! Yes just 15 and if you count up the number of jobs that will be lost locally it will be far more than that. 9 parking spaces including staff parking! Do you think for one minute that the management of the store will be local people? - I bet they are not, so in all no good will come to Wrenthorpe by this.
As for no one using the New Wheel - once again you are wrong and deluded. Punch Taverns have been offered money to keep this as a pub but have refused as Tescos can put in a higher bid.
Also #20 can you guarantee that the speed bumps have prevented accidents in Wrenthorpe? And where do you get this sort of information from? Im sure we'd all like to know.
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