Penrith New Squares Frequently Asked Questions

Below are some of the most frequently asked questions about the Penrith New Squares Development. They are arranged by the theme, covering general issues through to housing issues.

Question Type	Question
Consultation	Why are you consulting if the decision has already been made?
Consultation	How will the views I express have an effect on what is built?
Consultation	Why can’t all the meetings about the Development be held in public?
Consultation	What is the timetable for consultation?
Consultation	How can I have my say on the proposals?
General	What’s the projected loss of revenue to the Council if Sainsbury’s withdraw?
General	What are the estimated timescales for a completed development with Sainsbury’s compared to re-tendering?
General	What is the likely cost of re-tendering for a new developer?
General	Isn’t Sainsburys talking about a bigger supermarket?
General	How is the current stalled scheme going to be resolved?
General	Out of the original planning consent for retail space at New Squares, how much is now left for retailers other than Sainsbury’s? Is the remaining consent sufficient to sensibly attract national chains?
General	What are the time implications of the choices facing the Council?
General	What has happened to the Penrith New Squares Scheme?
General	What are the design and car parking implications of the choices facing the Council?
General	What is Sainsbury's offering?
Housing	Why is there going to be housing on the site?
Housing	How many houses will there be?
Penrith/Eden Benefits	How many parking spaces will the multi-storey create?
Penrith/Eden Benefits	Will the cost of car parking be comparable to other car parks in Penrith?
Penrith/Eden Benefits	What’s in it for Penrith?
Penrith/Eden Benefits	How will the needs of disabled people be considered in the new development?
The Site	Why doesn’t the Council simply not take back the site and find a new developer?
The Site	How will it affect the other shops?
The Site	What happens if the contracts are abandoned?
The Site	Who would be in charge of actually building the development?
The Site	How much will it cost to make safe the building site that Council own if Sainsbury’s withdraw.
The Site	Does the scheme proposed by Sainsbury's require a new planning application?
The Site	How long before building work starts again?
The Store	Will the Sainsbury’s store have a bigger footprint than was originally agreed?
The Store	When could the store be finished and open?

Last updated 26 April 2010