Message from James
Subject: Tesco CHP
Colleagues,
The Tescowatch item in the Minutes of 5th October required me to
investigate the large cylinder at the back of Tesco. I did something,
but forgot to mention it at the last meeting.
On blowing up some photographs I took of these installations I resolved
the name of a Combined Heat and Power manufacturer called ENER-G.
Looking at their website, the plant will use natural gas to generate
electricity, heat and cooling with 85% efficiency. The National Grid
currently works at about 33%, so this is a significant advance in energy
efficiency. This system stores heat in a large highly insulated water
tank, andI thinkthat is what we can see on the east side of the yard.
I will ask Emma Webster to arrange a guided tour when it is up and running
James
6 November 2011
29 September 2011
Click and Collect
Seems Tesco 'forgot' to make provision for people to collect those things that they had ordered via the internet (Click and Collect). Planning application 11/2134/FUL is apparently to allow this to be constructed in the carpark.
So this means either a smaller car park which would be counter productive for profits, or further Tesco expansion on the site (perhaps reducing the amount of affordable housing). Not so good for employment (less delivery drivers needed) and not so good for the environment (more car journeys).
I wonder what else was not included in the original planning application. I seem to recall that an EDDC planning condition at the time was that the store should be no larger to avoid adversely affecting the town centre. Sounds to me like a death my a thousand cuts.
So this means either a smaller car park which would be counter productive for profits, or further Tesco expansion on the site (perhaps reducing the amount of affordable housing). Not so good for employment (less delivery drivers needed) and not so good for the environment (more car journeys).
I wonder what else was not included in the original planning application. I seem to recall that an EDDC planning condition at the time was that the store should be no larger to avoid adversely affecting the town centre. Sounds to me like a death my a thousand cuts.
22 September 2011
Green Grass or Sand Pit?
I might have got this wrong, but once land fill was completed the balance of the Tesco land on Harbour Road, the part that is due to have lots of wonderful low cost housing and hotel etc, was supposed to be hydro seeded. I was expecting that this would mean nice green fields, and an improvement in the appearance of the area.
Perhaps it is the unusual growing conditions this year, maybe a bad batch of seed, or maybe even poor application. What ever the reason, the site looks more like a sand pit than a green field. If it was a field planted for food crops, the supermarket buyer would have rejected the lot it looks so poor.
Suerly this should be sorted now while there is at least a small chance for the grass to grow before the winter. What is happening? What about the planning conditions? Who is responsible for overseeing that these are followed through? If they don't do a proper job with the grass, what chance of having the rest of the site planted to the required standard.
Perhaps it is the unusual growing conditions this year, maybe a bad batch of seed, or maybe even poor application. What ever the reason, the site looks more like a sand pit than a green field. If it was a field planted for food crops, the supermarket buyer would have rejected the lot it looks so poor.
Suerly this should be sorted now while there is at least a small chance for the grass to grow before the winter. What is happening? What about the planning conditions? Who is responsible for overseeing that these are followed through? If they don't do a proper job with the grass, what chance of having the rest of the site planted to the required standard.
6 September 2011
Tesco Filling Station
from Hugh Barlow
I was called today by the Devon County Council petroleum officer with responsibility for this area. In a much earlier conversation with Steve Moore of the Environment Agency, the latter had made it plain to James and me that a filling station in this flood-liable location with high groundwater levels would require casing the storage tanks in concrete (to prevent them from "floating" in his words).
I was called today by the Devon County Council petroleum officer with responsibility for this area. In a much earlier conversation with Steve Moore of the Environment Agency, the latter had made it plain to James and me that a filling station in this flood-liable location with high groundwater levels would require casing the storage tanks in concrete (to prevent them from "floating" in his words).
Today the Petroleum Officer informed me that, according to the plans which he had received in early July, Tesco had without prompting met all the requirements of a filling station in this sort of location. There would be approx. 1ft (rather than the usual 6ins) concrete slabs below and above the two 125,000 litre tanks, which would rest at datum level (mean sea level). Along the sides would be a coffer dam of double-skin sheet steel, and, once the tanks were inserted, the space would be back-filled with concrete. Pipework would be double-skinned plastic. Regular inspection should ensure that any deterioration in the outer skin was detected before the second layer was affected.
He himself would have oversight, and there was due to be an on-site meeting in August before work commenced in September. Without the licence which he issues, the site cannot operate. But it is the Environment Agency who would be the official consultee.
Similar provision in other South West locations had proved 100% effective in river flooding, with no leakage at all.
Incidentally, he informed me that two earlier filling stations in the Harbour Road area had been cased in concrete when they were decommissioned.
Our concerns on this particular score appear to have been met.
22 July 2011
Taster Day for Wildlife and Environmental Conservation
From: Hannah Abrehart <Hannah.Abrehart@bicton.ac.uk>
Date: 21 July 2011 10:19
Subject: Re. Taster Day for Wildlife and Environmental Conservation Sat 6th Aug
Hello,
T: 01395 562324/07775 034896
E: hannah.abrehart@bicton.ac.uk
www.bicton.ac.uk
Date: 21 July 2011 10:19
Subject: Re. Taster Day for Wildlife and Environmental Conservation Sat 6th Aug
Hello,
I am wondering whether it would be possible for you to let your members/volunteers know about a taster day that we are holding at Bicton College on Saturday 6th August for Wildlife and Environmental Conservation, a new course that we will be running from September. Please find the attached flyer and course details. I am very happy to post you paper copies if you’d prefer. The taster is aimed at anybody 16+ who would like to try out some practical aspects of the course and find out more about what it entails from the Countryside Team at Bicton.
Many thanks
Hannah
Hannah Abrehart
T: 01395 562324/07775 034896
E: hannah.abrehart@bicton.ac.uk
www.bicton.ac.uk
30 June 2011
Tesco Site Working Hours
From: Andrew Ennis [mailto:AEnnis@eastdevon.gov.uk]
Sent: 29 June 2011 10:52
To: Nick Stephen
Cc: Cllr Mrs S C J Jones; Cllr J A Knight; Simon Smale; Cllr Peter Burrows; Andy Carmichael; Cllr I Thomas; Mr D Mears
Subject: Tesco Seaton Development - working hours - UNCLASSIFIED:
Dear All
RE: Tesco Seaton Development
A very small amount of site working outside the permitted hours was anticipated and has now been approved by the EHO. The justification is that the processes (continuous concrete pumping) and crane lifts require a continuous operation of around 11 hours so cannot be completed within the approved 08:00 to 18:00 period. None of this work will take place on Saturdays, Sundays or bank holidays. No vehicle movements of work activity will start before 07:00 and works will be completed not later than 18:30. The additional disruption for residents should therefore be minimal but the contractors have agreed that they will deliver a newsletter to households locally before Friday.
Agreed date earliest start time latest finish time reason
July
Friday 1st 07:00 18:30 set up (1 hour), continuous concrete pour (10 hours) and dismantle pump (30 minutes)
Tuesday 5th 07:00 18:30 set up (1 hour), continuous concrete pour (10 hours) and dismantle pump (30 minutes)
Friday 8th 07:00 18:30 set up (1 hour), continuous concrete pour (10 hours) and dismantle pump (30 minutes)
Weds 13th 07:00 18:30 set up (1 hour), continuous concrete pour (10 hours) and dismantle pump (30 minutes)
August
TBC 07:30 18:30 crane lifts – require either a 07:30 start or an 18:30 finish
TBC 07:30 18:30 crane lifts – require either a 07:30 start or an 18:30 finishAndrew Ennis
Environmental Health Manager - Environmental Protection
East Devon District Council
Knowle
Sidmouth EX10 8HL
tel: 01395 571583
mobile: 07872 967 030
web: www.eastdevon.gov.uk
18 June 2011
Community Right to Buy in Jeopardy
Long shot, but do any of us have contacts in the House of Lords?
Hugh
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| Dear Hugh,  I am writing to ask if you can help with an urgent piece of lobbying. The Localism Bill is in the House of Lords and I have been tipped off that, as a result of scaremongering by the Countryside Landowners Association and others, the government is considering watering down the Community Right to Buy – for example reducing the window for community groups to prepare a bid to a mere 3 months. Do you have any contacts in the House of Lords? – if so a personal email from you to them, enclosing Locality's briefing, would be very much appreciated. It would need to get there ideally today or tomorrow, or by the beginning of next week at the very latest. You can find out how to contact peers at the house of lords via http://www.theyworkforyou.com/peers/ You can also highlight this issue by following @localitynews on twitter and contributing to the debate using the tags #bigsociety, #righttobuy and #localism - or by signposting to Locality's blog post on this issue. Thanks very much indeed. Very many thanks Steve Wyler Chief Executive Officer, Locality |
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