A complete redesign of the store building, creating a bespoke design which is more in-keeping with the architectural character of the local area.
The building includes a varied, multi-pitched and gabled roofline referencing the picturesque rooflines and building character of the Arts and Crafts properties in the surrounding locality. In addition, an assortment of local building materials are used, including fair-faced red brick, laid in contrasting bonds, and adding a significant degree of visual interest lacking from previous iterations of the proposed development.
The store is smaller and more compact than that previously proposed which allows for further improvements to be made across the site. The store building would be significantly lower and smaller than the previous college buildings.
In addition to a smaller building footprint on the site, the store has been moved further away from neighbouring properties on both the north and western boundaries. The vehicular access from Roman Road has also been shifted further from the boundary with neighbouring properties.
The entire delivery ramp is now enclosed on all sides, further mitigating against noise from servicing activity. This is an additional measure, alongside Lidl’s standard delivery area design, which encloses the back of the delivery vehicle and ensures all servicing activity takes place within the store building. The store would have one HGV delivery per day, with waste being taken away on the return journey. Deliveries take approximately 45 minutes to complete and are undertaken by the driver. Engines are switched off the duration of the delivery. An independent
Noise Assessment has found that noise impacts from the store will be minimal.
As with the previous proposals, car park lighting is switched off overnight and is controlled by a lux sensor during trading hours. Light is directed away from neighbouring properties and special light shields prevent light spillage.
In addition to the above, Lidl would be willing to fund the full signalisation of the Green Lane/Roman Road junction. This would also include signalised pedestrian/cycle crossing points across this junction.
New trees have been added across the site, including within the store’s car park. The root protection for existing trees has also been improved.
The increased distance between the store building and neighbouring properties
allows for further landscaping along these boundaries.
Other amends include:
