Supermarket

Westcountry Land is proposing a new 25,000 sq ft (GIA) supermarket, to be occupied by Tesco, with click and collect facilities, a customer car park providing circa 137 spaces and landscaping. For context, this supermarket would be approximately two-thirds of the size of the Tesco St Austell Daniels Lane Superstore.

A new Tesco supermarket would provide a wide range of benefits for Looe residents, including:

• Meeting local food shopping needs and reducing unnecessary travel, keeping spending in Looe.
• Generating around 100 new jobs for local people, across a mix of full and part time roles. The new jobs created in the store will also mean many who currently need to travel further afield to work will be able to do so in the town.
• Supporting the local community through food bank donations and engagement with local charities and community groups.
• A dedicated vehicle access from Barbican Road.
• A dedicated service and delivery yard to the south of the store, away from existing and proposed homes.
• Click and collect bays, introducing a new local click and collect service.
• Direct pedestrian access from the new homes to the store.

The store has been designed to reflect the materials and character of the local area, whilst also ensuring the supermarket meets Tesco's operational needs and is as sustainable as possible.

The main elements of the design feature crisp lines characteristic of contemporary architecture incorporating natural materials such as timber and stone. As a reflection of local materiality, the entrance lobby is proposed to be clad in stone, providing a unique accent to the composition, welcoming customers approaching under the shelter of the timber canopy.

The extensive glazed front facade is designed to allow maximum daylight inside the store, reducing the energy demand from artificial lighting. Additionally, the generous canopy to the front avoids any overheating risk from direct sun while protecting customers from the rain.

A customer car park providing circa 137 spaces is proposed, allowing up to three hours of parking. This means that visitors to the store will also be able to go into the town centre to visit other business and services.

There will also be disabled, parent/child and electric vehicle charging spaces. In addition, there will also be cycle spaces provided.

All the above will form part of a Transport Assessment which will accompany the planning application and be independently assessed by Cornwall Council's Highways Department.

Tesco is committed to minimising its environmental impact and is working with its suppliers, partners and the wider industry to tackle climate change, reduce waste and protect the environment.

The aim is to deliver a highly sustainable new store which will incorporate a range of measures, including:

• Electric vehicle charging points for customers;
• Energy efficient refrigeration, air conditioning and LED lighting; and
• Recycling facilities.

Tesco is reducing the environmental impact of its packaging through its Remove, Reduce, Reuse and Recycle approach, removing unnecessary plastic and helping customers recycle more.

Currently, 99% of Tesco's UK own-brand packaging, by weight, is recyclable through a combination of kerbside collections, council collection sites, supermarket soft plastic collection points and specialist in-store services.

The proposals support alternative ways of transport, such as pedestrian access by providing accessible footpaths and cycling by including safe bicycle hoops just outside the store. Additionally, the Barbican Road bus stop is around 200 metres from the site. Route 10 (Plymouth to Polperro) runs around 10 to 11 times each way on weekdays and 6 to 7 times at weekends.

A new supermarket in Looe would be of significant benefit to the local economy in Looe – creating jobs and also increasing opportunities for local suppliers.

Using Cornish suppliers

Tesco is proud to stock a large range of Cornish products, as well as selling produce from Cornish farms.

• Rodda's Cornish clotted cream
• Furniss Biscuits
• St Austell Brewery
• Tarquin's Gin Distillery
• Cornish Dairy Co
• St Ives Brewery Limited
• Healeys Cornish Cyder Farm
• Saputo Dairy Work
• Cornish Tea & Cornish Coffee Ltd
• The Cornish Cheese Company
• St. Ewe Free Range Eggs
• Cornish Sea Salt Co
• Jolly's of Cornwall
• Harbour Brewing Co

Tesco supports the communities it serves through schools and children's groups, food banks and other local good causes.