New Greggs allowed despite fears over town centre impact

PLANS for a new Greggs store on Anglesey have been approved despite fears it will have a “negative impact” on a town centre.

- By DALE SPRIDGEON Local Democracy Reporter

Anglesey Council’s planning committee approved plans for the new store at Herron Services on Glanhwfa Road in Llangefni during a meeting.

The application was to change the use of a unit to allow for the sale of hot food.

The plans were initially rejected by the committee during a meeting on June 4, and deferred to “allow officers to report further on the matter”.

During Wednesday’s meeting, council planning manager Rhys Jones said there was no clear planning or policy justification to restrict the unit's use to nonfood retail.

He warned the council faced “serious risk” in an appeal, should the matter be refused.

He shared a statement from Greggs listing its extensive charitable activities and community initiatives, including providing food for schools.

However, he noted Greggs would appeal with full costs if rejected.

Cllr Geraint Bebb said he “respected” the officer's words but felt it was “sounding like a great advert for Greggs”.