We had a very positive response from residents last Saturday when we joined with Tingley Campaigners to collect objection letters to the Planning Proposal from McDonald's for a fast food takeaway on the site of the White Bear Inn at Tingley.
The vast majority of shoppers supported the campaign with over 300 objection letters completed. This puts the total number of objections to over 1200 which is a commendable achievement by the Tingley Campaigners during this holiday time.
I believe that this third time application from McDonald's is likely to be refused again as it is in the wrong location for a fast food take-away. This application would have a significant impact on the local community including traffic, highways safety, noise, litter and the potential for anti-social behaviour. If we factor in the non compliance with national planning policy (McDonald's are suppose to be in Town Centres) and the problems with significant traffic on Tingley roundabout then it is impossible to see how this application can ever be sustainable.
The better news is that a refusal this time would give residents a break in their David v Goliath battle with one of the worlds largest multi-nationals as any further applications - without significant changes - would lead to non determination. This would give this hard pressed community a break if Ronald is given his marching orders - a break they richly deserve!
More news on this issue is likely to be released shortly with a final decision expected in September.
If this is a further refusal then the Tingley Campaign Team deserve all credit for sustaining this campaign. We can all admire and learn from their "No surrender" approach!
