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Aldi move slammed a mistake



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Published Date: 26 June 2008
By Paul Marsden
MULTI-million pound plans for a long-awaited Aldi store in St Annes would be a "thorn in the side" of town hall bosses "for years to come" according to a Fylde heritage group.
Controversial plans to bulldoze the historic Porritt-style Conservative Club to make way for a 830-metre supermarket and 34 flats, are set to be approved by Fylde Council.

Planners believe the benefits "outweigh" the harm that could be caused to the area by the demolition.

The German retailer, which bought the building for £1m in early 2006, ended two years of speculation over the future of the Clifton Drive North site by submitting plans to the authority in February.

Marion Coupe, chairman of the Lytham St Annes Civic Society, said: "We don't agree with the demolition.

"St Annes is trying to claim classic resort status and the town has taken a huge amount of English Heritage money.

"They are now going to allow one of the most significant public buildings to be knocked down. This is one of those things that will be a thorn in the side of the council for years to come."

But businesses have backed the plans.

The development will include a new home for the Conservative Club and underground parking.

John Moxham, chairman of the chamber, said: "We have found Aldi very professional.

"They have worked very closely with us for the last two years and addressed any concerns we have had.

"What is planned will look a lot better than what is there now. Aldi are one of the leading supermarket chains in Europe."

Two separate applications, one for consent to demolish the Conservative Club and the adjacent St Anthony's House building, and a second to build the foodstore, apartments and car park, will go before councillors on Wednesday.

Mark Evans, head of planning at Fylde, said: "The demolition of St Anthony's House and its redevelopment with an appropriate scheme, outweighs the harm."

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  • Last Updated: 26 June 2008 7:12 AM
  • Source: Blackpool Gazette
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Frustrated,

St Annes 26/06/2008 09:06:05
Like the vote today - how can you vote something is good or bad with yes or no?
Why include a building in a Porritt Conservation Area then allow the demolition of one of the largest and best examples?
It's obvious the Conservation area status stands for nothing. In this town anyone with money seems to be able to do anything they like when it comes to planning permission being granted. Even John Prescott thought we were building too much when he turned down the original Queensway plan when Fylde wanted the plan to go ahead.
Shame on you Fylde Council. 3 supermarkets in the immediate vicinity and 2 discount stores not enough? And that's in under a square mile. Why do we need a 6th place in such a small radius? And one so large that will obviously lead to traffic and parking problems.
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dustin,

fleetwood 26/06/2008 10:53:14
Bye Bye Conservative Club
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beachcomber,

blackpool 26/06/2008 11:07:36
conservtion status indeed stands for nothing when councillors can be bought.
having said that tho, why not demolish the building? it will only be left derelict and vandalised by the yobs of the town.
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Frustrated,

St Annes 26/06/2008 11:51:51
Why not demolish the building? Because it is one of only a few left that distinguish all that was good in the original planning of the town. There's plenty of land for other sites - one supermarket was lost on St Davids Road South to be replaced by yet more flats. They could refurbish the Conservative club and make it into a small number of apartments and demolish the other building to make the supermarket bit as that doesn't really fit in now. If this was Blackpool tower being discussed it would be classed as an outrage that this is even being suggested - here as long as your wallet is big enough anything goes!
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Yorkshire Rose,

26/06/2008 16:21:14
Im with you frustrated, making apartments out of the building would be a much better idea, It is such a shame when beautiful buildings are up for the chop, we soon will have no heritage left anywhere in the uk.
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True Blackpudlian ,

Blackpool 26/06/2008 19:04:40
Why has my comment been deleted? It was not unsuitable. If it was you dustin then you owe me an apology and explanation for hurling false accusations at me.
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maz123,

st annes 26/06/2008 21:18:08
I for one are all for the new aldi store. there are 3 other supermarkets close by but I for one can not afford to shop at any of them!! Aldi offer a wide range of good value food. Their plans are to build a shop that will enhance the appearnace of the town.
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