24 July 2026
HPK/2026/0228 - Spring Shopping Centre - Holding objection Firstplan on behalf of Waitrose & Partners
FAO Bob Phillips
HPK/2026/0228 - Full Planning Permission for the repurposing of part of the existing Spring Gardens Shopping Centre, including partial demolition, and new development to create a series of development blocks to deliver residential units (Use Class C3)and commercial floorspace (to include flexibility for Use Classes E -commercial, F1 - learning and non-residential institutions, and Sui Generis - drinking establishments, cinema), new public realm and landscaping to include public squares and residential courtyards, new car parking and associated works - Spring Shopping Centre, Buxton
Dear Bob,
Firstplan act as planning consultants acting on behalf of Waitrose & Partners ('Waitrose'). We have been made aware of the above application, which is of relevance to our client as an anchor tenant in the Springs Shopping Centre. On behalf of our client, we have identified a number of potential matters of concern with the application, which have potential to impact the effective operation of our client's store, particularly in terms of access to, and quantum of, car parking facilities within the redeveloped site. We are currently reviewing these matters in detail, and expect to submit further representations in due course.
In the meantime, I kindly ask that a holding objection is placed on record.
I will be back in touch shortly, but should you require anything further in the meantime, please contact me.