A planning application has been submitted for the retail premises on Lydgate Lane, presently occupied by Motor World, to extend the building to three times its present size.
Planning application 10/02657/FUL indicates permission is being sought to change its use to a convenience store/market, possibly by one of the big supermarket chains. Work has already begun, with the removal of a number of trees from the site.
The application raises many questions, including how this might affect the viability of the present shops in the precinct, and crucially, what added pressure will this impact on road safety, at what is an already very busy Y-junction with Manchester Road.
Residents are being invited to comment on the application before 17 September 2010 on the Sheffield City Council Planning Applications website.
View Planning application 10/02657/FUL
Associated downloadable documents (including Supporting submission document, plan drawings and Neighbour notification details)
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