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Search the Public Notice PortalA FORMER Booker Cash & Carry warehouse could soon be transformed into a supermarket.
A planning application has been submitted to Wigan Council for the change of use of the vacant building at 243 Leigh Road.
The former wholesale warehouse is currently empty but was previously stocked with various wholesale goods, including chilled and frozen foods, drinks, and non-food items such as cleaning supplies.
The new supermarket will not require any internal or external alterations to the existing building, given its current setup and design.
There will also be no changes to the car park, which is considered adequate for the proposed use.
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The supermarket's proposed opening hours are 8am to 8pm.
The existing driveway area is expected to be sufficient for customer parking and loading/unloading space.
Made on behalf of the site owners by Gold Sketch Studios Ltd, the application highlights that the new supermarket will "ameliorate the attractiveness of the neighbourhood", especially when compared to its previous use as a wholesale provider.
The planning statement accompanying the application states: "The proposed supermarket will create new jobs and revitalize an underutilized site, directly supporting this policy."
It adds that the new retail space will provide a "convenient shopping destination for local residents, reducing the need for longer journeys and serving the local community".
The proposal is also compliant with various policies of the Wigan Council Local Plan, including the support of long-term economic growth, provision of local retail opportunities, and ensuring new developments are accessible by a range of transport modes.
Since the location of the site is within a residential area, it is expected that some customers may be able to reach the supermarket by walking or cycling, which would reduce the reliance on private vehicles and contribute to environmental sustainability objectives.
The application makes it clear that the proposed use will not result in any unacceptable impact on neighbouring amenities in terms of noise, disturbance, or operating hours.
The supermarket will operate within standard retail hours and will be designed to minimise any potential adverse effects on the surrounding area.
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