Colin James Posted August 9, 2016 Report Share Posted August 9, 2016 The groundworks for the new Asda garage have begun. The original planning application and discussions you will find here - here and also here Here is the original planning application submitted in January 2012 AppForm 3854-2.pdf Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
twowheelsgood Posted August 9, 2016 Report Share Posted August 9, 2016 More money in fuel than houses - let down once again by councillors. We were sold the original Asda master plan with the help of a flagship entrance to the City - high quality housing - as part of the overall plan - but as with all long term master plans, this council are incapable of (and not interested in) sticking to them - ESG for instance - so the money men skim the cream off the top and depart and we lose. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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Mick Posted August 9, 2016 Report Share Posted August 9, 2016 More money in fuel than houses - let down once again by councillors. We were sold the original Asda master plan with the help of a flagship entrance to the City - high quality housing - as part of the overall plan - but as with all long term master plans, this council are incapable of (and not interested in) sticking to them - ESG for instance - so the money men skim the cream off the top and depart and we lose. TWG, I am not having a pop at you but the council cannot seem to win, when applications for houses are submitted people moan. When a garage on a site that was going to have a block of flats built on it people still moan. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Paul Jones Posted August 9, 2016 Report Share Posted August 9, 2016 I have no real issue with this garage being built, especially if it in a 24 hour operation like the store. I work shifts and often buy my fuel on my way to or from work during the early hours when it is less busy, now that Tesco close at 10 this will be the nest best option for me. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
twowheelsgood Posted August 9, 2016 Report Share Posted August 9, 2016 There is a kiosk with a sales floor and cash tills in the approved scheme - similar size to the Ledbury Road Tesco one. Just for the record, here's how the planning committee voting went on this one; A named vote was requested. For (9): Councillors BA Baker, CR Butler, PGH Cutter, KS Guthrie, J Hardwick, JLV Kenyon, RI Mathews, WC Skelton, and EJ Swinglehurst. Against (6): Councillors DW Greenow, EL Holton, FM Norman, AJW Powers, A Seldon, and LC Tawn. Abstain (1): Councillor TM James Ward Cllr Chappell spoke strongly against the application, favouring the original residential use. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Frank Smith Posted August 9, 2016 Report Share Posted August 9, 2016 There is a kiosk with a sales floor and cash tills in the approved scheme - similar size to the Ledbury Road Tesco one. Just for the record, here's how the planning committee voting went on this one; A named vote was requested. For (9): Councillors BA Baker, CR Butler, PGH Cutter, KS Guthrie, J Hardwick, JLV Kenyon, RI Mathews, WC Skelton, and EJ Swinglehurst. Against (6): Councillors DW Greenow, EL Holton, FM Norman, AJW Powers, A Seldon, and LC Tawn. Abstain (1): Councillor TM James Ward Cllr Chappell spoke strongly against the application, favouring the original residential use. Do you have a link to updated plans because I cannot find them Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Victor Wright Posted August 9, 2016 Report Share Posted August 9, 2016 Personally I believe a garage will be good and at least that road to nowhere may now finally be used. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
twowheelsgood Posted August 9, 2016 Report Share Posted August 9, 2016 Do you have a link to updated plans because I cannot find them http://tinyurl.com/hwh4nnv Advertising signs http://tinyurl.com/hoyvnf4 Scheme as below; Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Victor Wright Posted August 9, 2016 Report Share Posted August 9, 2016 I have no real issue with this garage being built, especially if it in a 24 hour operation like the store. I work shifts and often buy my fuel on my way to or from work during the early hours when it is less busy, now that Tesco close at 10 this will be the nest best option for me. The garage will be a 24 hour operation according to the report. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Adrian symonds Posted August 15, 2016 Report Share Posted August 15, 2016 More money in fuel than houses - let down once again by councillors. We were sold the original Asda master plan with the help of a flagship entrance to the City - high quality housing - as part of the overall plan - but as with all long term master plans, this council are incapable of (and not interested in) sticking to them - ESG for instance - so the money men skim the cream off the top and depart and we lose. While it will make no difference to me what so ever as I do not live that side of the river and do not drive, I think a PFS is better than yet more houses, we are having more than enough houses built in Hereford, if there is such a shortage of housing, why is the Hereford Time full every week of houses for Sale? The city can not cope with new houses, roads are chockablock, the hospital can not cope and jobs are pretty slim. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ragwert Posted August 15, 2016 Report Share Posted August 15, 2016 While it will make no difference to me what so ever as I do not live that side of the river and do not drive, I think a PFS is better than yet more houses, we are having more than enough houses built in Hereford, if there is such a shortage of housing, why is the Hereford Time full every week of houses for Sale? The city can not cope with new houses, roads are chockablock, the hospital can not cope and jobs are pretty slim. You are kidding when you said this Adrian.... if there is such a shortage of housing, why is the Hereford Time full every week of houses for Sale? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Victor Wright Posted August 15, 2016 Report Share Posted August 15, 2016 You are kidding when you said this Adrian.... if there is such a shortage of housing, why is the Hereford Time full every week of houses for Sale? lol Hereford is in desperate need of additional housing both in the social housing and private sector. What they do need to get in order in the infrastructure for these new houses first! The garage is well underway groundworks and moving at a good pace I see this morning on my travels. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ragwert Posted October 9, 2016 Report Share Posted October 9, 2016 Asda fuel prices today.£1.07 unleaded £1.08 diesel around 5-6 p per litre cheaper than other garages Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
herefordman75 Posted October 10, 2016 Report Share Posted October 10, 2016 and about 20p/litre (yes, 20p) cheaper than the garage at Telford services yesterday. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
H.Wilson Posted October 13, 2016 Report Share Posted October 13, 2016 They are really coming along with the garage, compare this to how slow the roadworks took on the Belmont Rd earlier this year and it highlights who is working is who were dragging their heels. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
herefordman75 Posted October 13, 2016 Report Share Posted October 13, 2016 I am also a bit surprised that none of the major supermarkets haven't got in on the action installing charging points for EV's. Would make sense to have some bays in the car parks with them fitted so people can charge while they shop. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Slim Posted October 13, 2016 Report Share Posted October 13, 2016 Takes about 4 hours to charge a car when parking is limited to 2 hours. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
herefordman75 Posted October 14, 2016 Report Share Posted October 14, 2016 True, but with the latest fast chargers, you can get a top up charge of about 80% in way less than that. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
adamski Posted October 17, 2016 Report Share Posted October 17, 2016 There are EV charging points in the Old Market though! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Colin James Posted October 17, 2016 Author Report Share Posted October 17, 2016 No reason why they cannot install chargers in the main supermarket car park but it would be a waste of time having them in the garage as the trips to the garage are only for a few minutes in most cases. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
H.Wilson Posted October 17, 2016 Report Share Posted October 17, 2016 No reason why they cannot install chargers in the main supermarket car park but it would be a waste of time having them in the garage as the trips to the garage are only for a few minutes in most cases. I agree Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
herefordman75 Posted October 18, 2016 Report Share Posted October 18, 2016 Absolutely pointless on a garage forecourt (unless it was a wireless fast charger of course) - but absolutely in the main car park Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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