The planning appeal has been formally rejected and the vitality of our town center remains protected. I am deeply appreciative of the 267 people who lent their backing to this cause when the future of our local traders felt uncertain. We will continue to monitor the situation to ensure that …
December 25, 2015
Final supporters
The continued expansion and diversification of Endsleigh Garden Centre acts to destroy the viability and vitality of Ivybridge's town centre. The current Planning Appeal (K1128/W/15/3133435) lodged by its owners to overturn the clear recommendations of Ivybridge and South Hams District Councils, and the wishes of local residents and traders, should be rejected.
Background
In the original Planning Approvals for Endsleigh Garden Centre (July 2000), there were significant conditions placed, to retain the character of the site as a garden centre and to protect the vitality and viability of Ivybridge town centre. These conditions have already been flouted, with the Centre regularly trading in goods outside the intent of the approvals. The residents and traders of Ivybridge have frequently made their views clear, for example in the 2013 Ivybridge Town Centre Retail and Leisure Study, highlighting the potential damage of further large retail operations outside the centre. More recently (Jan 2015) the Town Team committee, chaired by Mr Gary Streeter MP made important proposals supporting existing town retailers and seeking to attract new retailers into the town. these proposals are reflected in the draft Neighbourhood Plan for Ivybridge (July 2015) that has been submitted to South Hams District Council.
If the Appeal by Endsleigh Garden Centre is upheld this will be in disregard of the clearly expressed wishes of the residents and traders of Ivybridge and those in the surrounding areas. It would also mean that the Planning Authority had failed in its duty to "recognise town centres as the heart of their communities and pursue policies to support their vitality and viability" as required by the NPFF.
Statement of Petitioners
In signing this petition we strongly oppose the Appeal (K1128/W/15/3133435) by Endsleigh Garden Centre to vary a condition of their planning consent and we pledge our support for no further relaxation of the planning conditions in place for the Centre.
Updates
Reached 250 supporters
October 7, 2015
Reached 100 supporters
October 6, 2015
100 Comments
Too many developers and businesses are paying lip service to planning consent conditions working on the premise they can overturn them later. A full mix of services and facilities in Ivybridge is essential to a vibrant community that attracts people to live there.
I and many others put great value on having a vibrant town centre on our doorstep and are dismayed by the sad array of empty shops. Tesco and endsleigh are already contributing factors in this and their expansion will eventually kill the heart of the town. Surely the change in the planning is illegal?
I live in Crediton which is 40 miles away but I bought my Wedding Dress from Aprodite Brides, and all the flooring for our house from Western Carpets and Pine. Please save the town!
It is important to support small local business in any way we can. Ivybridge suffers from having both Endsleigh and Tescos so close. I only use Endsleigh for gardening things - which is what it should be selling, not the rest....
The traders of Ivybridge struggle -don't make it harder for them. Remember not everyone is mobile enough to walk to out of town traders - let's keep our community healthy and walking to their local shops
I feel that Endsleigh Garden Centre is Large enough, We need to keep the Local shop open.
The garden centre is already like. Department store,we MUST stop further expansion. They have got away with retrospctive applications in the past and it must not happen gain.
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The planning appeal has been formally rejected and the vitality of our town center remains protected. I am deeply appreciative of the 267 people who lent their backing to this cause when the future of our local traders felt uncertain. We will continue to monitor the situation to ensure that …
December 25, 2015
Final supporters
The continued expansion and diversification of Endsleigh Garden Centre acts to destroy the viability and vitality of Ivybridge's town centre. The current Planning Appeal (K1128/W/15/3133435) lodged by its owners to overturn the clear recommendations of Ivybridge and South Hams District Councils, and the wishes of local residents and traders, should be rejected.
Background
In the original Planning Approvals for Endsleigh Garden Centre (July 2000), there were significant conditions placed, to retain the character of the site as a garden centre and to protect the vitality and viability of Ivybridge town centre. These conditions have already been flouted, with the Centre regularly trading in goods outside the intent of the approvals. The residents and traders of Ivybridge have frequently made their views clear, for example in the 2013 Ivybridge Town Centre Retail and Leisure Study, highlighting the potential damage of further large retail operations outside the centre. More recently (Jan 2015) the Town Team committee, chaired by Mr Gary Streeter MP made important proposals supporting existing town retailers and seeking to attract new retailers into the town. these proposals are reflected in the draft Neighbourhood Plan for Ivybridge (July 2015) that has been submitted to South Hams District Council.
If the Appeal by Endsleigh Garden Centre is upheld this will be in disregard of the clearly expressed wishes of the residents and traders of Ivybridge and those in the surrounding areas. It would also mean that the Planning Authority had failed in its duty to "recognise town centres as the heart of their communities and pursue policies to support their vitality and viability" as required by the NPFF.
Statement of Petitioners
In signing this petition we strongly oppose the Appeal (K1128/W/15/3133435) by Endsleigh Garden Centre to vary a condition of their planning consent and we pledge our support for no further relaxation of the planning conditions in place for the Centre.
Updates
Reached 250 supporters
October 7, 2015
Reached 100 supporters
October 6, 2015
100 Comments
I have a small business in Fore Street and have already been approached by Endsleigh about moving there, I said no as I want to be part of providing a service in Ivybridge and protecting what we have.
Too many developers and businesses are paying lip service to planning consent conditions working on the premise they can overturn them later. A full mix of services and facilities in Ivybridge is essential to a vibrant community that attracts people to live there.
I and many others put great value on having a vibrant town centre on our doorstep and are dismayed by the sad array of empty shops. Tesco and endsleigh are already contributing factors in this and their expansion will eventually kill the heart of the town. Surely the change in the planning is illegal?
I live in Crediton which is 40 miles away but I bought my Wedding Dress from Aprodite Brides, and all the flooring for our house from Western Carpets and Pine. Please save the town!
It is important to support small local business in any way we can. Ivybridge suffers from having both Endsleigh and Tescos so close. I only use Endsleigh for gardening things - which is what it should be selling, not the rest....
The traders of Ivybridge struggle -don't make it harder for them. Remember not everyone is mobile enough to walk to out of town traders - let's keep our community healthy and walking to their local shops
I feel that Endsleigh Garden Centre is Large enough, We need to keep the Local shop open.
The garden centre is already like. Department store,we MUST stop further expansion. They have got away with retrospctive applications in the past and it must not happen gain.
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I have a small business in Fore Street and have already been approached by Endsleigh about moving there, I said no as I want to be part of providing a service in Ivybridge and protecting what we have.