COUNCILLORS have unanimously backed plans for a supermarket in Tarvin which would provide the village with a much-needed car park.
Tarvin Parish Council recommended that the proposal, which would see a pedestrian and cycle path link the convenience store to High Street, be given the go-ahead by Cheshire West and Chester Council.
Members put together a list of conditions they would want developers to adhere to if planning permission was granted.
At the monthly parish council meeting on Monday, residents turned out to voice their concerns over potential opening hours, the possibility of anti-social behaviour and vandalism after closing time, and car parking restrictions.
One resident questioned whether the proposed 28 car parking spaces would solve traffic problems in the village, fearing that commuters would leave their cars and then travel into Chester on the bus.
Parish council chairman David Cotgreave responded: “It will be a solution to go towards curing a very difficult problem. We’re still seeking other alternatives for parking.”
During three Saturday morning sessions, councillors had been showing the plans to residents.
It was revealed at the meeting out of the 21 people who commented on the proposal, 19 were in favour and two were neutral. On agreeing to back the plans submitted by Osborne and Co, which would also see the vacant offices at 63 High Street converted into three homes, councillors will forward a number of conditions.
They include restrictions on construction hours with most building access coming from the A54 rather than High Street.
Members also want a 9pm closing time when the supermarket is up and running, and the for site to be locked by gates within an hour of shutting.
Calls were made for the site’s fencing to be of the appropriate standard to protect the residential area from noise, and signage should not be bigger than the fencing.
They also asked for deliveries to be made during opening hours.
