Here’s why new Greggs and Starbucks in Eastbourne have been refused
On Tuesday (December 14), Eastbourne Borough Council’s planning committee unanimously refused an application seeking permission to build two drive throughs (which were set to be leased by Greggs and Starbucks) within the car park of the Tesco Extra in Lottbridge Drove.
While recommended for approval, the plans had seen significant objection from local residents, who had raised concerns about noise disturbance and the impact of further traffic on the local road system.
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Hide AdSome of these concerns were put forward at the meeting by ward councillor (and Liberal Democrat council leader) David Tutt, who said: “I firmly believe that this application should be refused. The primary reason, I believe, for that is safety grounds.