Tesco application for development in Bourne End
Friday 18 February 2011
Earlier this week, Tesco submitted a new, duplicate planning application to Wycombe District Council for a development at 86 to 88 The Parade in Bourne End.
Tesco have also agreed to enter into a legal agreement (known as a S106 agreement). The completion of a legal agreement to make a contribution towards either public open space, police, environmental schemes, indoor sport/leisure or transport would result in the "minded to" reason for refusal identified in the Regulatory and Appeals Committee resolution being overcome. In these circumstances, the Council would write to the Planning Inspectorate confirming that it would no longer contest the appeal; it is likely that the appeal lodged by Tesco for a non-determination would then be withdrawn, saving all parties the expense of attendance at an Inquiry.
Until such time that the new application is determined, the Inquiry process continues and is subject to a very strict timetable. The Public Inquiry has been scheduled for Wednesday 25 and Thursday 26 May 2011.
In addition, there is now a motion to Full Council on 28 February 2011, with a resolution that the Regulatory and Appeals Committee be asked to review its decision made on the 8 February and to take into account any further evidence that may arise by that time. This is thought to relate to retail impact.
Should Full Council pass the motion and refer the matter back to Regulatory and Appeal Committee, this will need to be heard at a special meeting of the Regulatory and Appeals Committee not yet arranged. If this were to happen then the Council's stance at the forthcoming public inquiry could change.