'Subway' sandwich outlet in Barton refused permission
A proposed Barton shop extension offering fast-food 'Subway' sandwiches has been rejected by North Lincolnshire Council.
Mr and Mrs T Patel sought planning permission to extend a shop, change the use of a dwelling into a shop and flat, and alter a dwelling at 89-91 Fleetgate.
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Planners said no to the proposed fast-food sandwich outlet in Barton
Mr Patel exercised his democratic right to speak at the monthly meeting of the planning committee at Scunthorpe Civic Centre - before councillors made their decision.
He said this was an established family business - competing with supermarkets - and now seeking to offer a wider range to the public.
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His proposals included a fast-food sandwich outlet - described as "a Subway" to the committee.
A report prepared for councillors by planning staff said that while the protection of jobs - five full-time, six part-time - and the business was recognised as important, "the protection of the town centre is enshrined in national and local policy and there are empty units within the town centre which should be filled first."
Planners suggested the 'Subway' element of the proposals could easily be "disaggregated" and put in a unit on the High Street or George Street.
The council's reason for refusing permission included reference to the site being outside the retail shopping area designated in the North Lincolnshire Local Plan.
Anyone refused planning permission by a local council has the right to lodge an appeal with the Government.
Comments
by Sister_Wendy5
Tuesday, October 23 2012, 6:40PM
“I hope Mr & Mrs Patel go to appeal and win, nothing is ever quite what it seems when it comes to planning in Barton.”
by buffering
Tuesday, October 23 2012, 6:33PM
“When it comes to setting the highest standards then North Lincs Planning Committee must be ranked amongst the best. Double Standards, that is. Yet again, the planning committee have done what it does best and that's to protect the Tory Heartlands, which in this case, happens to be Barton.
"THE PROTECTION OF THE TOWN CENTRE IS ENSHRINED IN NATIONAL AND LOCAL POLICY AND THERE ARE EMPTY UNITS WITHIN THE TOWN CENTRE WHICH SHOULD BE FILLED FIRST.""
Quite amazing, really, when in Scunthorpe they quite happily and with total disregard for their planning laws and guidelines, voted in favour of an out-of-town retail park that will totally destroy what's left of the High Street in Scunthorpe, coincidentally, and area that, ISN'T, a Tory heartland!!!”
by prokopchuk
Tuesday, October 23 2012, 6:27PM
“What surprisingly has not been mentioned or even considered at this meeting was that these premises are sited adjacent to the Barton bus / rail interchange which a considerable number of passengers use throughout each day using both forms of transport to connect with Hull, Grimsby / Cleethorpes as well as Scunthorpe, Brigg and surrounding villages.
There are no facilities there for passengers to use , other than a few seats and a shelter whilst awaiting connections. So this shop in its present form / location is providing a part service to those people, which is sadly lacking, compared with other transport hubs. Mr. & Mrs. Patels' plan can only enhance the service they are already providing , and can only lead to better facilities which would be appreciated by those using the hub , travelling public, visitors and locals alike.
The councils reason for refusing permission, that the site is outside the retail shopping area is therefore very shortsighted to say the least in regards to the policy of encouraging tourism in the area . Although there is already a retail complex, including a supermarket in the near vicinity, in-transit passengers or those visiting central Barton, should still be entitled some form of facility at the hub i.e. sandwiches / refreshments. Mr. & Mrs. Patel should have good grounds to lodge an appeal on this basis.”