By New future for Esso garage a ‘pleasing’ replacement
A fuel station that has suffered from decreased trading could have a spruce up on the way.
The Esso garage at Waltham Toll Bar has retained its original feel, but now, as the owners EG have submitted an application for change of use, it could see the site change.
The owners, EG Group have submitted the application due to loss in trading, and hope the revamp will bring the site in the future.
The premises currently has a limited grocery currently under the Spar umbrella, but this would be significantly extended.
The report by Montagu Evans, says the proposed development will ‘link well with permitted and planned residential development to the west and south of the site’, they said it will provide ‘a top-up shopping facility for local residents for which there is an identified need.’
They continued:
“EG Group are committed to a capital expenditure in excess of £2.5-million in order to decommission the existing store in order to deliver an aesthetically pleasing replacement which will enhance the street scene in a prominent location.
“The development will also deliver three EV charging points in an accessible location to motorists.”
It continues: “The proposed unit will be occupied by the new Asda on the Move format store, stocking largely fresh and ambient items.
“It will function as a neighbourhood convenience store used for top-up shopping or food to go (i.e. consumed on the day of purchase) by the surrounding community and passing traffic.
“It will not be of the scale to stock deep enough lines to comprise a destination in its own right or a store where a weekly shop can be undertaken.
“Improved vehicular and pedestrian access is to be provided via Louth Road, with 14 spaces for car parking.”
It concludes: “The proposed development will result in economic benefits in the form of significant job creation in the form of circa 20 positions an increase in 12 based on existing provision.”
The application is currently under consideration by North East Lincolnshire Council planners.
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