Sainsburys - a familar tale
Jan 21, 2016 16:52:36 GMT
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Post by lockleazer on Jan 21, 2016 16:52:36 GMT
Apologies if this isn't suitable in the rovers section , here is a story of amazingly similar issues between land owner and sainsburys ... Shows Sainsbury have much to lose .. seems Rovers could be a test case for a lot of future cases
www.cambstimes.co.uk/news/sainsbury_s_come_clean_and_admit_they_have_pulled_the_plug_for_good_on_a_new_store_at_whittlesey_1_4375007
The main bit of the article explains sainsburys pull out of a deal to build despite having PP
This extract is where rovers issues are similar
"After a long protracted battle – that included a judicial review when a rival scheme championed by Tesco was in the frame- Sainsbury’s twice emerged victorious.
In 2015 it finally won consent but then immediately re-applied with various changes including access and a request to use the store as a home delivery base through the night.
Many felt these were superficial objections intent on stalling their commitment – a view likely now to be shared by those who had supported their bid throughout. Ironically Fenland Council approved their amended application with just hours to spare before contractual arrangements with Mr Smith and the land owners expired.
Sainsbury’s will now face having to settle their contractual arrangements privately or face a court battle."
www.cambstimes.co.uk/news/sainsbury_s_come_clean_and_admit_they_have_pulled_the_plug_for_good_on_a_new_store_at_whittlesey_1_4375007
The main bit of the article explains sainsburys pull out of a deal to build despite having PP
This extract is where rovers issues are similar
"After a long protracted battle – that included a judicial review when a rival scheme championed by Tesco was in the frame- Sainsbury’s twice emerged victorious.
In 2015 it finally won consent but then immediately re-applied with various changes including access and a request to use the store as a home delivery base through the night.
Many felt these were superficial objections intent on stalling their commitment – a view likely now to be shared by those who had supported their bid throughout. Ironically Fenland Council approved their amended application with just hours to spare before contractual arrangements with Mr Smith and the land owners expired.
Sainsbury’s will now face having to settle their contractual arrangements privately or face a court battle."
