INDEPENDENT local Cllr. Neil Johnson has pledged to lead the community’s response to the latest planning application for the CPS Centre on Common Lane, Culcheth.
As reported on Warrington Worldwide, a new plan has been submitted to transform the former CPS Centre into living accommodation.
Cllr Johnson said: “As the independent voice of the people, I will be leading the response of the Culcheth, Glazebury and Croft community to this latest planning application. I invite all members of the public to get involved and submit their views, and I hope that other councillors will work with me and follow my leadership to present a united front.
“This application, if approved, could have huge implications for our village. Once again, we must all band together as a community and ensure our voices are heard.
“Whilst there is no residential accommodation proposed in this application, the long-term plans of the applicant are clear. I hope to hear from as many residents as possible so that I can reflect all of their thoughts and considerations in my own submission to the Council.
“I encourage everyone to visit the Warrington Borough Council website and submit their response to this application. It is vital that as many comments are tabled as possible so that the full extent of views can be considered by planners. If the CPS Centre were to be turned into living accommodation, there would be a substantial impact on our other services, such as doctors, dentists, schools and highways.”
Cllr Johnson is also encouraging residents to visit his Facebook page where a dedicated thread has been set up to discuss this matter.
Cllr. Johnson added: “I look forward to engaging with everyone in the community positively as we respond to this latest development.”
The latest application for the CPS Centre on Common Lane, attempts to address the issues which led to refusal of a planning application in November last year.
In January this year traders were left devastated after London-based owners Shivat Haminim Capital Ltd, who acquired the premises in late 2021, issued eviction notices, giving them a month to vacate the premises, which was later extended for an additional month.
The new application is for additional windows at first and second floor levels. Provision of rooflights and roof enclosure. Construction / provision of bin and cycle storage. Alteration of existing gate to servicing area and change to parking layout.
The applicant does have plans for CPS Centre which includes introducing residential accommodation on the upper floors. The bin and cycle stores could serve residential accommodation.
4 Comments
WE NEED EXTRA ACCOMODATION IN THE VILLAGE, I SAY LET THE PLANS BE PASSED ! THE SHOPS THAT WERE LOST WERE NOTHING SPECIAL AND BEARLY MADE THE OWNERS A PROFIT !
better off new property in CPS than GREENBELT HEY !
Have you had a look along the Warrington Road (A574) and Holcroft Lane recently?
NO, BECAUSE PROPERTY TO DEAR ! I WANT A CPS APARTMENT !