This evening Rutand County Council's Development Control and Licensing Committee
are meeting at the Council Chamber.
To make a decision on Oakham Tesco Application to expand its store.
A number of members left the meeting after declaring interests.
It has left a small number of members and this issue was raised by two councillors.
The Members Present are:
Miss C Jones
Mr Gale
Mr Oxley
Mr Parsons
Mr Wells
Mr Plews
A long report was given by The Director of Community Services
There were two deputations from the following
Transition Rutland
and
Oakham Traders
We also heard from Mrs Bean who represented Tesco
She made a point of highlighting Oakham Town Councils support
The contribution from wages to the local economy is £48,000
and would increase to around £59,000
The planning department is recommending approval of the application
subject to highways approval and transport improvements
it was also suggested the foot bridge over the railway line could be improved
Both Ward Councillor spoke against the expansion.
It concerned me the conservation officer support the demolition of the
a dwelling in a conservation area. I am not sure if this is the same officer who sort
to preserve the loo in Melton Road not used behind a shop. And refused the application
to revert the alteration of the old Grimmers property in Church Street. No continuity!
