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Developer loses appeal over proposals for store

Rochdale Observer

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May 21, 2025

THE developer who was refused permission to build a new Spar convenience store in Littleborough has lost an appeal.

- BY GEORGE LYTHGOE

At the beginning of 2024, James Hall & Co Ltd were denied by Rochdale Council planning committee in their bid to demolish the old Lake Garage off Smithy Bridge Road and replace it with a Spar convenience store and a cash machine.

This was the second time the developer had put forward the proposals to transform the former motor dealership and MOT/car repair garage after a previous refusal.

Despite the design and layout changes, council planning officers still believed there would be safety concerns for pedestrians.

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