New Lidl store in the place of former factory gets the green light for Penwortham
A new Lidl store and more than 300 homes are on their way to Penwortham after councillors gave the go-ahead to a development which will see a once-popular pub demolished.
The latter point was directly addressed by the council’s development management team leader, Debbie Roberts. She said that the Care Quality Commission had been approached “many times” to see if they wanted to comment on the plans with regard to healthcare provision, but had not responded. Ms. Greatorex said that THT also had a charitable foundation which Penwortham residents would now have the opportunity to access. She added: “The proposed homes include 17 different types . This varied mix of unit types, sizes and tenures will assist with meeting the requirements of a wide range of residents of varying family size, age and income to contribute positively towards the development of a sustainable, mixed and balanced wider community.
Committee member and cabinet member for planning and development, James Flannery, acknowledged the difficult topography with which THT was having to contend – which members were told had required significant investment – and said that there was “no doubt” that the area was in need of development.
In spite of that – and the fact that the sports club is not owned by THT – it was noted that the £150,000 contribution agreed as part of the previous planning permission remained unchanged and would help improve the venue. The money paid out for the remediation of the reservoir was also considered to be helping to create “a major area of outdoor amenity space”.
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