England has a planning policy in the National Planning Policy Framework which means that developers can build out-of-town schemes only if no town centre options are available, called “town centre first policy”. A pity that it does not apply in Scotland.
It’s great to see Strathkelvin Retail Park busy with major retailer Next on it’s way (due to open in December 2011), but at what cost to Bishopbriggs or even Kirkintilloch town centres?
We do not want to see a massive supermarket in Bishopbriggs town centre, in fact many of our Residents Group have told us that they prefer the existing size of Morrisons. They would also like to see other quality shops to enhance our shopping choice much like the town centres of Milngavie and Bearsden.
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