Brixham anti-Tesco group to appeal against £20million store approval
A GROUP of residents opposed to a £20million supermarket store in the centre of Brixham have launched an appeal against a recently approved planning decision.
Brixham Residents Against a Tesco Superstore action group believe Torbay Council’s planning officers and councillors have a case to answer in term of decision making.
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The group believes planning consent given to developers Albourne Property and supermarket giant Tesco for a mixed used development, should be put on halt while the a planning appeal goes through.
Earlier this month, members of the planning committee voted seven to two in favour of the scheme.
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Tesco and Albourne want to start the work on the multi-level car park with 340 spaces, a 32,000 sq ft Tesco supermarket and additional retail space, small unit shops, 11 town houses, three flats, a Shopmobility unit and public space in the autumn.
Phil Gregory, from BRATS, confirmed the group would be appealing the decision.
he said: “It is clear from the meeting and from further research we have carried out that the council members did not know their own rules as set out in their own constitution.
“We believe that they didn’t abide by these rules.
“Our planning lawyer told us that there was therefore a breach of planning law and the council’s decision was most likely illegal.”
Mr Gregory said the group had sought legal advice and had written to both Torbay Council’s monitoring officer and to the ombudsman.
If their response steers towards an illegal decision not taken according to the council’s own rules, then BRATS will seek a judicial review.
He said: “My advice to Tesco is to stop spending any more money on this scheme until all this is resolved.
“We hope to receive an answer from the ombudsman within 14 days. After that we will register for a judicial review.”
Meanwhile, BRATS has two candidates standing for the by-election for the St Mary’s with Summercombe ward in Brixham.
The two seats became vacant after Gordon Boote and Nick Henderson quit last month.
Two other independent candidates are also fighting for the seats.
Check www.thisissouthdevon.co.uk on Friday for the election results.
8 Comments
by spindleshanks
Monday, March 25 2013, 8:21AM
“If Brats are so interested in generating new or retaining existing jobs in Brixham why were their two election manifestos printed in Paignton?”
by Brixay89
Friday, March 22 2013, 9:02AM
“Blech - The many times I have walked past BRATS in Fore Street I would have been more than happy to voice my opinion. But what is the point - your heads are so far (u get the point) and you won't listen.
Kozrak has hit the nail on the head, you lot are starting lose out on the modern world as you failed to take the jump and change with the times. Were you scared or did u just sit back and hope everything would be all right when the rescission hit?”
by kozrak
Thursday, March 21 2013, 2:32PM
“brats is a apt name for them, they have only been formed when they thought thier profit was in danger, they have done nothing for brixham or to improve it,
they will like most self centre people stamp and shout and try to spoil things for others if they dont get thier way, a new group should be formed that looks out for brixham as a whole”
by kozrak
Thursday, March 21 2013, 2:23PM
“brats the name is well suited, they done nothing for the town and was only formed when they have competition putting thier profits from the brixham people at risk,
clear case if they cant get thier way they try and spoil it for everyone else,
i think a real group for brixham should be formed and that everyone should vote against brats”
by Bleach
Thursday, March 21 2013, 1:17PM
“It says a lot about the people who like to shop at Tesco that they'd be so abusive about people just because they have a different opinion.
It also says a lot that they do it mostly whilst hiding behind anonymity and the internet. But then that's what you get at the chavvy end of the market.”
by ScarlettAngel
Thursday, March 21 2013, 12:52PM
“So, so fed up with BRATS. I've witnessed them in town trying to get locals to sign petitions etc and consider them to be bullying in their behaviour. I have to say I don't usually vote in the local elections but I will be voting tactically to keep BRATs out. Tesco will be welcomed by me.”
by Brixay89
Thursday, March 21 2013, 11:41AM
“When are these clowns going to stop standing in the way of progress!! The likes of Tesco Sainsburys etc all started off as a small shop, they grew and kept up with the times. These people are just bitter and jealous”
by Brixay89
Thursday, March 21 2013, 11:40AM
“When are these clowns going to stop standing in the way of progress!! The likes of Tesco Sainsburys etc all started off as a small shop and grew and kept up with the times. These people are just bitter and jealous”