Haven't heard anymore news of this lately, ----I know outline planning permission was given earlier this year, --and then a detailed application was submitted, --so still waiting to hear, ---but I agree, lets hope we hear some news of a possible start date soon.
Haven't heard anymore news of this lately, ----I know outline planning permission was given earlier this year, --and then a detailed application was submitted, --so still waiting to hear, ---but I agree, lets hope we hear some news of a possible start date soon.
It was only approved on 26th May 2011 so there's probably legal issues/leases with the existing businesses to sort out (and the full application/conditions).
I'd expect a start date early next year say April/May with completion around the Autumn ready for the Christmas.
Popped across to Blockbuster at Roker retail today and noticed the Netto has closing down signs displayed.. is this the first sign of movement in preparation >
Popped across to Blockbuster at Roker retail today and noticed the Netto has closing down signs displayed.. is this the first sign of movement in preparation >
Popped across to Blockbuster at Roker retail today and noticed the Netto has closing down signs displayed.. is this the first sign of movement in preparation >
We can only hope that things are moving in the right direction, --and maybe, --like architect 1976 has said, --work might begin around next Springtime, --fingers crossed, --btw, --welcome to the forum tripper 16, cheers.
It will have been on a lease anyway, most retail parks are. So Asda buying Netto wont have any impact if the lease has been terminated by the park owners.
It would be nice to see the demolition guys starting on the bowling building because that's just an eyesore and the sooner that's gone the better.
It will have been on a lease anyway, most retail parks are. So Asda buying Netto wont have any impact if the lease has been terminated by the park owners.
It would be nice to see the demolition guys starting on the bowling building because that's just an eyesore and the sooner that's gone the better.
Yes the old bowling alley is an eyesore as is the rest of the park, --lets hope we see some movement within the next six months or so, --fingers crossed.
The last I heard about this Development, --was --they were working on the details of the plans, ---and that work might start next Spring,---so fingers crossed something might happen next year.
STORE VISION: An artists impression of the Tesco store planned for Sunderland Retail Park at Roker.
Published on Friday 9 December 2011 12:34
WORK could start next month on the new giant Tesco store which will create 400 much-needed jobs on a run-down retail park.
Supermarket chain Tesco has announced it wishes to start work as soon as possible to create a new store and retail development at Sunderland Retail Park, Roker.
The firm has now asked Sunderland City Council to use a compulsory purchase order to take over two remaining business units which stand in the way of the development.
Cabinet secretary Councillor Mel Speding said: “This council is committed to supporting Tesco’s comprehensive redevelopment scheme for Sunderland Retail Park and the physical, economic and social benefits to the city that will arise from the development of this site, including the creation of 400 jobs.”
Council leader Paul Watson added: “It will be really nice to see some ground being broken down there.”
They were speaking at a meeting of Sunderland’s ruling cabinet, where senior councillors approved the use of planning powers to remove the two remaining businesses.
City leaders say the Tesco development will bring jobs to some of Wearside’s areas of highest unemployment.
Yeah your right, ---I thought the plans included retaining some retail units, --including Farm Foods, ----and that these units would be at the far side --near the Roker Avenue side of the site, -- I could be wrong like, -----anyway, ---one of the objections is coming from the Property Director of Farm Foods.
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