Co-op store plan refused permission

5:13pm Thursday 10th January 2013 in News By James Durkin

The site of the former police station The site of the former police station

PLANS for a late-night supermarket at a former Poole police station have been rejected by Poole planners.

Borough of Poole planning committee members unanimously ruled against proposals that could have paved the way for a new Co-op convenience store at the former Ashley Road station house.

They cited concerns over highway and pedestrian safety for its refusal.

More on this story to follow.

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pete woodley says...
5:22pm Thu 10 Jan 13

Now we will find out why,i hope.

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Derf says...
5:25pm Thu 10 Jan 13

pete woodley wrote:
Now we will find out why,i hope.
...because they're not called Tesco

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notapeopleperson says...
5:32pm Thu 10 Jan 13

that end of ashley road could of done with it, highway and pedestrian safety! what a load of carp! what about the new tesco/subway on ringwood road, ive witnessed several near misses outside

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Adrian XX says...
5:34pm Thu 10 Jan 13

I think there should be massive concerns over pedestrian, motorist and cyclist safety if Tesco open at the site of the former Sandacres pub.

Apart from the six or so spaces immediately outside in the car park, there will simply be nowhere to stop to nip in for a crate of beer or a pack of f-a-gs. Beach users and those heading for the chain ferry will simply stop on the pavement on busy days straddling the cycle lane. This is a traffic disaster waiting to happen.

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pete woodley says...
5:55pm Thu 10 Jan 13

Derf wrote:
pete woodley wrote:
Now we will find out why,i hope.
...because they're not called Tesco
Thats probably true.

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Parkstonegal says...
6:05pm Thu 10 Jan 13

notapeopleperson wrote:
that end of ashley road could of done with it, highway and pedestrian safety! what a load of carp! what about the new tesco/subway on ringwood road, ive witnessed several near misses outside
there is a zebra crossing just down from the old cop shop so in saftey they better shut all off ashley rds shops lol

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pete woodley says...
9:17pm Thu 10 Jan 13

Must not upset the locals who have been here a long time,well last october actually.

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canfordcherry says...
9:45pm Thu 10 Jan 13

When are they going to sort out Hamworthy?

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Dr Strangelove says...
10:28pm Thu 10 Jan 13

They cited concerns over highway and pedestrian safety for its refusal. What a load of rubbish I have seen two near misses at the coop which was the old tatnam pub. Cars driving strait off the wimbourne road nearly knocking some one over and they didnt even see them. No the truth is its flats for that site as it suits the developer I'm sure.

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Hunter1234 says...
7:34am Fri 11 Jan 13

If it was tesco & big back hander things would change

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jeebuscripes says...
8:04am Fri 11 Jan 13

Eventually we will all actually live inside a convenience store.

I'd rather not have my bed near the chiller section if that's ok.

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Arthur Maureen says...
9:47am Fri 11 Jan 13

pete woodley wrote:
Must not upset the locals who have been here a long time,well last october actually.
That chap had moved into a house opp side of Ashley Rd on the basis of that old police building being used for residential use - a fair reason to have a problem with the sudden u turn in favour of commercial usage. Poor attempt at sarcasm Petra.

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Jojoamelia says...
10:10am Fri 11 Jan 13

Arthur Maureen wrote:
pete woodley wrote: Must not upset the locals who have been here a long time,well last october actually.
That chap had moved into a house opp side of Ashley Rd on the basis of that old police building being used for residential use - a fair reason to have a problem with the sudden u turn in favour of commercial usage. Poor attempt at sarcasm Petra.
To the people who seem to be thinking why did the residents (some who have lived on Ashley road all their lives) oppose the supermarket, I suggest you read the 23 articles on the planning applications site, this will explain why it was opposed. I don't think anyone would like to live opposite a supermarket which was being built out towards the residents houses, lorries bringing deliveries and parking on the main road-hence safety,noise, and as 'arthur maureen' put,original planning applications were for housing. No mention of a supermarket. To buy a house and then have that thrown at you is a good enough reason to oppose without even considering all the other factors. Well done to the residents for standing up to these big companies. Ashley road is littered with convenience stores and supermarkets there isn't a need for more!

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pete woodley says...
11:29am Fri 11 Jan 13

Arthur Maureen wrote:
pete woodley wrote:
Must not upset the locals who have been here a long time,well last october actually.
That chap had moved into a house opp side of Ashley Rd on the basis of that old police building being used for residential use - a fair reason to have a problem with the sudden u turn in favour of commercial usage. Poor attempt at sarcasm Petra.
I repeat, would you move into a very busy main road property if you had young children ?.

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Jojoamelia says...
11:40am Fri 11 Jan 13

pete woodley wrote:
Arthur Maureen wrote:
pete woodley wrote: Must not upset the locals who have been here a long time,well last october actually.
That chap had moved into a house opp side of Ashley Rd on the basis of that old police building being used for residential use - a fair reason to have a problem with the sudden u turn in favour of commercial usage. Poor attempt at sarcasm Petra.
I repeat, would you move into a very busy main road property if you had young children ?.
I think you will find Pete that there are alot of families living on ashley road and even a childrens centre.So I can't see what point you are making. Re the safety aspect it was regarding pedestrians, not just children. However putting a supermarket in a mainly residential area is the point in question not why a family with a small child decided to buy there first home on Ashley road. :-)

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pete woodley says...
11:46am Fri 11 Jan 13

I would not call that a mainly residential area,far from it.

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Jojoamelia says...
11:51am Fri 11 Jan 13

Really? From the petrol station to the sea view pub there is only a funeral directors, a tattoo shop, pub and 2 other shops. Mainly residential in my eyes compared to the main shopping area of Ashley road. :-)

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pete woodley says...
11:57am Fri 11 Jan 13

Isnt that enough.

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Jojoamelia says...
12:03pm Fri 11 Jan 13

Pete do you have shares in the co op?? ;-) Because i cant see the need for 2 co ops to be on Ashley road within a radius of .4 miles from each other?? If you took a drive down Ashley road you might understand what the residents are getting at :-)

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loopyloo80 says...
3:41pm Fri 11 Jan 13

pete woodley wrote:
Arthur Maureen wrote:
pete woodley wrote: Must not upset the locals who have been here a long time,well last october actually.
That chap had moved into a house opp side of Ashley Rd on the basis of that old police building being used for residential use - a fair reason to have a problem with the sudden u turn in favour of commercial usage. Poor attempt at sarcasm Petra.
I repeat, would you move into a very busy main road property if you had young children ?.
Maybe you'd buy a house on a busy main road, with children, because that is all you can afford

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pete woodley says...
4:08pm Fri 11 Jan 13

Jojoamelia wrote:
Pete do you have shares in the co op?? ;-) Because i cant see the need for 2 co ops to be on Ashley road within a radius of .4 miles from each other?? If you took a drive down Ashley road you might understand what the residents are getting at :-)
I am not supporting the co-op's but why do Tesco's get away with planning,and others cant,and i have been up and down ashley rd since1939.How long have you ?.Someone moves into area in october then goes publicity seeking.

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pete woodley says...
4:40pm Fri 11 Jan 13

Tescos just up the road from frizzell house,and Tescos in westbourne.near enough,to each other.

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pete woodley says...
7:17pm Fri 11 Jan 13

loopyloo80 wrote:
pete woodley wrote:
Arthur Maureen wrote:
pete woodley wrote: Must not upset the locals who have been here a long time,well last october actually.
That chap had moved into a house opp side of Ashley Rd on the basis of that old police building being used for residential use - a fair reason to have a problem with the sudden u turn in favour of commercial usage. Poor attempt at sarcasm Petra.
I repeat, would you move into a very busy main road property if you had young children ?.
Maybe you'd buy a house on a busy main road, with children, because that is all you can afford
I would have thought childrens safety came first,before financial matters.

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snake hips says...
8:37pm Fri 11 Jan 13

good to see Pete in full flow tonight..

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pete woodley says...
8:47pm Fri 11 Jan 13

I have had my stents done and am raring to go.

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