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What we’re proposing
We have been consulting with local residents, community groups and stakeholders as we progress our plans.
Following our in-person event in April at King’s Church, we have been making changes and are continuing to listen to feedback. These include:
Improving pedestrian access and safety – we plan to invest in transforming the public footpath on the eastern side of the site. By widening the path to 3 metres and planting along it, we will create an attractive footpath for all to enjoy. We would also contribute to a pedestrian puffin crossing on White Lion Road and improve the security of the pedestrian footbridge over the railway line.
Managing traffic flow – we are looking at ways to make it easier and safer for vehicles to turn into and drive past the new store.
The right design – we are working with stakeholders to make sure the store’s design fits into its surroundings.
Ensuring community safety and security – we will install lighting, CCTV and improve sight-lines across the site.
You can view what these changes and improvements could look like in the illustrative images below.
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Public Footpath
We would create a wider and more attractive footpath at the eastern side of the site for residents, working with local groups to deliver attractive planting alongside the path.
White Lion Road
In response to feedback from community engagement, we would improve pedestrian access and safety by contributing to a new puffin crossing, and create turning lanes to improve traffic flow. We would also preserve trees and hedgerows alongside the road.
Sustainability - Plan A Strategy
Our ambition is to become a net zero business across our value chain by 2040 as part of our Plan A strategy. Key sustainability features of the new store include:
Fully electric store
Energy efficient LED lighting
EV charging spaces on site
Roof mounted solar panels
Convenient cycle parking
Since 2015, we have partnered with redistribution platform Neighbourly to ensure edible food surplus reaches those who need it most in the community, alongside in-store schemes such as frozen garlic-bread, made from re-purposed in-store bakery loaves.
Easy to access, easy to shop
The site is well connected to existing bus, cycle and pedestrian routes, providing the community with multiple ways to access the store.
Dedicated pedestrian pathways and crossings will improve connections to nearby routes, and new cycle parking will be provided.
The proposals include c.190 parking spaces for customers and colleagues, with dedicated accessible and parent & child bays, and electric vehicle charging spaces.