This is what the new Tesco Express will look like in Longton

How a Tesco Express could look when it opens in the heart of Longton, has been revealed.

The supermarket giant, which has confirmed it is taking over the former Blundell’s hardware shop in Liverpool Road, has submitted plans for a range of changes to the building, including:

- One internally illuminated box fascia

- Four non illuminated blue fascias

- One internally illuminated projecting sign

- One internally applied store directory

- Four internally applied vinyls

- One disabled parking sign mounted on a proposed pole

- One ‘Hello and Goodbye’sign mounted on proposed pole

- One promotional banner sign

Last week, the retailer also applied for permission to install two new standard air conditioning units at the rear of the premises, enclosed on three sides with protective railing, one new Remote Ultra Low Noise Gas cooler, a new acoustic screen and a corner acoustic panel.

Noise

A noise assessment submitted as part of the application states that the rear of the residential dwellings at the end of Tuson Croft are located between 8m and 11m from the proposed plant area at the rear of the store. But it claims: “The proposed refrigeration equipment has been designed to meet the specific requirements of the Local Development Plan. It will be necessary to install the AC units within acoustic enclosures.

“The resultant noise levels from the proposed mechanical equipment will result in noise levels that comply in full with the Local Plan and are at levels that are very unlikely to give rise to complaints from residents.

A decision on both applications will be made in coming weeks by South Ribble Borough Council (SRBC).

Work to remodel the 1930s building has already begun, with metal fencing up at the site and a partial demolition underway, exposing doorways to flats above the retail premises. This work is being carried out under permission aready granted to building owner Nick Thompson.

When will it be open?

A Tesco spokesperson said: “We’re planning to open a new Tesco Express store in Longton later this year. We look forward to welcoming customers to the store and will keep the local community updated with our plans as we get closer to opening.”

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