Tesco plan to open huge store in village centre

Chris Hudson

September 26, 2007

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The current Texaco garage, car showroom and former cinema on the site earmarked by Tesco

SUPERMARKET giant Tesco is planning to open a massive store in the heart of Poynton – creating 150 jobs for residents.

The multi-national has earmarked the site of the Texaco garage, car showroom and former cinema on London Road South to build a huge 15,000 sq ft store.

The state-of-the-art premises, with 110 free car parking spaces for customers, will only sell food.

And the company is hoping shop doors will open before Christmas 2008.

A Tesco spokesman said: “We did our research and 70 per cent of Poynton residents do their shopping elsewhere – so there is a need for this store.

“We are going to be working very closely with local people, councillors and community groups over the plans for the shop and will be dropping 12,000 flyers through letterboxes to hear the opinions of Poyntonians.”

He added the store would create 150 new jobs for local residents as it is Tesco’s policy to employ only people from the vicinity of their shops.

Poynton Parish Council were unable to comment on the scheme as they have not seen the plans, but Coun Laurence Clarke thinks residents will have a few concerns.

He said: “The store is planned for the site of the last petrol station in Poynton and people would be concerned that they would have to go to Hazel Grove for fuel.

“People would also be concerned about the impact on traffic it would have – London Road South is one of the busiest roads in Cheshire.

“There aren’t many old buildings in Poynton and some people won’t be happy that the old cinema will be going.”

Tesco is hosting a huge exhibition of the plans in the civic hall on Thursday, October 4, from 10am to 5pm, on Friday, October 5, from 11am to 7pm and on Saturday, October 6, from 9am to noon.

After a massive public consultation, the company plans to submit their planning application to Macclesfield Borough Council by the end of October.

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clare jackson (28/09/2007 at 20:08)

My heart sank when I thought of a Tescos of any size muscling in on Poynton....Why, when there is already a Tescos within a mile, 3 other supermarkets within walking distance and several of the finest shopping areas within 10 mins. drive. Add to that the loss of our only petrol station, the added traffic chaos on an already treacherous section of road, the erosion of shopping in the village as its character and customers are leached from the area and I would have seriously considered avoiding moving to Poynton in the first place.

clare j (02/10/2007 at 12:08)

WE DONT WANT TESCO
SAY NO TO TESCO

Lucy Whitbread (02/10/2007 at 20:55)

I believe this is a complete waste of their time, like they said many people are able to travel elsewhere to get their food. This is a disgrace. When i arrived in Poynton it was a small community where we purchased our items from local shops, and this should continue to be the way!!!!! Our village is already commercialised, 2x Late shops, Sommerfield, Netto, Boots. There is easy access to the other major supermarkets ie. Tescos in Haxel Grove, Macclesfield and Handforth Dean, Sainsbury's at Hazel Grove and Chealde plus many more. This will also means that there wil be more deviant youth hanging about and cause more graffiti runing the poynton community. There is little facilities for young people and this land can be used more usefully!! Tesoc's is taking over the world with no chance for people to have their own business therefore no jobs!!!!!!

Steve Taylor (02/10/2007 at 21:21)

Totally agree with the previous comments. This is going to be terrible for Poynton - will destroy local businesses, bring the already overloaded roads to a standstill and drive many people away from the area. What is this store going to offer that the local stores, Somerfield, Netto and two Co-ops don't provide?? If 70% of locals shop elsewhere, it's not because there's nowhere to shop already!! Please say no to this!

rachel74, POYNTON (03/10/2007 at 11:03)

Absolutely against Tesco coming to Poynton. Agree with other comments entirely. What will happen to local business traders? Who wants our lovely village to be taken over by greedy Tesco? Why is it needed?
We have ample facilities already.
I found out today that the recent road works on London Rd were to fit heavy duty electric cable - of enough capacity for a supermarket to be run on.
I hope all local residents against the Tesco proposal will be voicing their concerns at all available forums. Contact Nicholas Winterton. Contact your local Planning Officer Stephen Daniels at Macc Borough, email opposition to Planning Department, go to Civic Centre Oct 4th 5th 6th, attend any local meeting such as the AGM of Poynton Residents Association on 24th October. I also urge local traders to get together and argue against Tesco.
We must ACT. If we don't then Tesco will build whatever they want (despite their plans they frequently build larger premises than they gain permission) and our village will DIE.
PLEASE DO SOMETHING!!

Kev Timmons (03/10/2007 at 17:57)

I also agree with all previous comments, Poynton already has an abundance of supermarkets within a very small distance, Hazel Grove, Handforth, Macclesfield, Stockport. We don't need a store of this magnitude in Poynton. Local business will suffer and although this area of Poynton does need something, a Tesco is not the answer. The businesses such as butchers, greengrocers and bakers would all suffer and possibly even close down altogether, this would create empty derilict premises that would be difficult to fill sending Poynton into decline.
If we can then we need to stop this development NOW!!!

Parole Officer, Poynton (04/10/2007 at 17:56)

The idea that Tesco's are opening a store in Poynton is a disgrace. It sounds the death nell for the small town/village that Poynton is. The store will devalue property in the local area and is an unpleasent sight for local residence. 150 parking spaces will turn the already heavily congested Macc Rd into a over congested road, Clifford Rd will be a rat run worse than it already is.
The only petrol station in Poynton will dissapear and people will have to drive further to fill up, how green is that?
Other well established shops and businesses will go bust.
A listed buliding will be destroyed forever (Poynton Foyer Bar) and replaced by another bland Tesco store.

j m (04/10/2007 at 20:19)

Poynton already struggles with traffic along London Rd from the noise and air pollution this brings; Anymore traffic attending the area to visit the proposed shop will simply make matters worse.
We are already spoilt for choice not only for supermarkets in the area but there are 2 in Macc and 1 in Handforth Dean, not to mention the smaller tesco express stores in Hazel Grove, cheadle Hulme and Bramhall, prehaps they will want the schools and churches next.
I wonder what our local MP and councillors have to say on this matter, if they support it they won't be getting the votes of my family or many Poynton residents.

Steve Taylor (05/10/2007 at 12:41)

There are currently plans in place for a peaceful protest outside the Civic Centre in Poynton on the morning of Saturday 6 October. I urge any of you who are interested in voicing an opinion against this development to come along and sign the petition and let Tesco know how we feel. The local television news have also been contacted and may well give this some coverage if there are enough people in attendance.

Plus come along and lend some support before they send the bulldozers in....

Gillian Acum (05/10/2007 at 22:39)

I'd just like to add my voice to the comments below, protesting about the new Tesco planned for Poynton. Like other people commenting, my principle concerns are the traffic congestion issue, the closure of Poynton's only petrol station, the probable closure of small local businesses in the village that I enjoy shopping at, and the fact that we are already amply provided with supermarkets in the area. If 70% of people choose not to shop locally there are probably many factors, including choosing to shop close to / en route from work.

I would also be concerned about the hours that Tesco plan to open the store. They often wish to be open 24 hrs. There are people living quite close to the planned site so opening hours would be an issue.

Cathy Parry, Poynton (08/10/2007 at 14:08)

What an awful thought another Tesco Store. So Councillor Clarke does not think the residents of Poynton will have many concerns, I call that being totally out of touch with the community.
Spread the word, it seems there are still people out there unaware of the proposed Tesco Store.
It will be a disaster for Poynton traders, residents and our roads !! Get signing the petitions in the local shops and hopefully in the village.

Very concerned rersident

Meg Marsden (08/10/2007 at 18:41)

Thank you all SO MUCH for supporting the peaceful demo. held last Saturday outside the Civic Hall against the Tesco proposals for Poynton village. I don't need to itemise the numerous reasons for not wanting Tesco in our village as you all well aware of what those are and I was not surprised to find the people of Poynton passionate about retaining the individuality of our village. We got 500 signatures within the 2 hours of the demonstration and Granada Reports gave us time on their 4.30pm news plus Macc.Express should have some coverage this week. We now need to get 1000's of signatures to copy and send to The Planning Officer, Macc.Borough Council- PLEASE do all you can. We'll keep you posted on the latest proceedings and thanks once again. Meg Marsden

clare p (10/10/2007 at 21:49)

I am horrified about the news of the proposed Tesco here in our lovely village. There are already more than enough Tesco stores within a few minutes drive of here, so opening another one is ridiculous. We do not want the traffic, the noise and air pollution, a massive construction site or the competition for the local shops. We should all rise up together and fight.

Helen Roberts (11/10/2007 at 13:30)

I live in Poynton, and I do not want a big Tesco's there. It will spoil the atmosphere of the village, and ruin the small shops that us Poynton people love. There is Tesco's in Handforth, an express in Bramhall and Hazel Grove, therefore, why on earth is there a need for one in Poynton. I think it's disgraceful that we have not been consulted on this. (I only because aware of this news on the 06/10/07.

Louise in Poynton (11/10/2007 at 22:25)

I am shocked at the plans for a new Tesco in Poynton ,and agree with all the previous comments.
Isn`t it time that we stopped them from ruining all small businesses by refusing to use any Tesco?

Steve Taylor (12/10/2007 at 09:20)

If anyone is interested in helping to support the fight against Tesco expanding into Poynton please contact "Poynton Against Tesco" (PAT) at PAT4Poynton@hotmail.co.uk

Batz, Poynton (13/10/2007 at 09:14)

I am strongly against. Tesco seem to be taking over everywhere. Small shops in Poynton would suffer. Traffic problems are already bad in Poynton. There is often a tailback from the traffic lights past the proposed site. This would affect traffic turning into the site travelling south, which would cause a hold up at the lights.

Yannick McCabe-Costa (16/10/2007 at 07:59)

The fact is no matter what anyone says or comments here saying they dont want the tesco, none of their views would be counted as we would be fighting a loosing battle with people like the developers who thought this project up and the goveners who are arrogant anyway and only listen to the good points and not take any of the bad points into account.

Jonathan Brownbill (22/10/2007 at 19:39)

I've just had a look on Poynton's web forum and it's clear that there's a strong amount of support for this Tesco store that seems to have been fueled by a reaction to the more outlandish claims of the 'anti-tesco' lobby. I'd like to see a for and against article - possibly interviewing a person from both sides of the argument? It's clear this is not as one sided as the protestors seem to make out.

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