Sainsbury’s gets go ahead for Chesterfield expansion
Supermarket giant Sainsbury’s has been given the green light for a major superstore extension in Chesterfield, Derbyshire, following an appeal. The store has been granted a 19,500 sq ft extension, through which an internet delivery service will be introduced.
Local government and communities secretary Eric Pickles has approved the supermarket’s plans following Chesterfield Borough Council’s decision to refuse consent in July 2009.
The 71,850 sq ft store will be expanded by a further 19,500 sq ft, with the sales area increasing by about 11,840 sq ft for food and non-food sales.
Christian Wakelin, Sainsbury’s development executive, said: “We are delighted that the secretary of state has approved our appeal, recognising that our extension plans do not conflict with PPS4 (planning policy) and will only serve to benefit the shopping experience of our customers. We will now look to prepare the timetable for the extension works.”
Tim Waring, director of Indigo Planning, said: The decision in favour of these plans means that Sainsbury’s will be able to improve its offer to Chesterfield shoppers, benefitting consumers and the local economy, without affecting the wider regeneration plans for the town.”
Construction of the extension is expected to start in early 2011.
Sainsbury’s was advised by Indigo Planning.
