Campaigning to curb supermarket power

Douglas, Isle of Man

Tesco wanted to double the size of its existing store in Douglas by raising the roof height to provide the extra space for a 2,000 sq m mezzanine floor. However, independent businesses raised concerns, with some fearing town centre businesses would lose so much trade they would be forced to shut.

Ramsey commissioners passed a resolution for the Tesco planning application to be 'called in' by CoMin. 

 

Media Articles: 
Tesco extension approved
Tesco expansion 'could put town regeneration at risk'
Planning battle for big Tesco
Tesco seek planning permission for major changes
Exhibition about Tesco town centre shop
Tesco unveils Express store plans
Tesco gets licence to sell booze at proposed new Douglas town centre shop
Cumbria
United Kingdom
54° 12' 26.7696" N, 4° 31' 34.9212" W
Cumbria GB

Campaign Updates
Douglas, Isle of Man

10 December 2015
Provisional alcohol licence granted

Tesco has been granted a provisional licence to sell alcohol at its proposed new store in the Strand Shopping Centre in Douglas.
1 May 2015
Tesco unveil plans
16 April 2015
Tesco exhibition to be held

Tesco want to open a convenience store in the former home of the Manx Electricity Authority in The Strand Centre – which has been empty since 2012. The public exhibition is being held at the vacant shop unit on April 23 from 2pm until 7pm.
10 February 2014
Tesco extension approved

Tesco Stores Ltd can extend its home shopping facility at its Lake Road, Douglas store after its application(13/91316/B) was approved by planners.
5 July 2010
Plans rejected by Manx Council of Ministers

The Council agreed with an independent planning inspector following a public inquiry and rejected the extension on increased traffic grounds. 
9 February 2010
Appeal started and lasted 10 days