THERE was celebration among campaigners last night as plans for a Tesco Express in Wantz Road, Maldon were rejected by councillors.
The decision to refuse the proposal to transform The Cups public house into a small branch of the international supermarket followed months of protests by residents who argued it would detract business from the high street, and threaten safety on the narrow roads.
Speaking in opposition to the plans at last night's meeting Bob Wyness said: "This is not about a convenience store, it is about the safety and quality of life of local people.
"There will be a substantial loss of amenity to residents and the additional cars attracted by a second shop at this junction will cause absolute chaos."
District councillors at the Central Planning Committee last night (March 20) agreed with the arguments and received a round of applause as they voted to reject the application.
The decision to refuse the proposal to transform The Cups public house into a small branch of the international supermarket followed months of protests by residents who argued it would detract business from the high street, and threaten safety on the narrow roads.
Speaking in opposition to the plans at last night's meeting Bob Wyness said: "This is not about a convenience store, it is about the safety and quality of life of local people.
"There will be a substantial loss of amenity to residents and the additional cars attracted by a second shop at this junction will cause absolute chaos."
District councillors at the Central Planning Committee last night (March 20) agreed with the arguments and received a round of applause as they voted to reject the application.
