The council decided to reject the planning application for the site. I never imagined we could protect the peace of the hospice like this but you proved that community concerns carry real weight. Thank you for looking out for our patients and neighbors.
April 21, 2014
Wirral Hospice objects to planning application to build pub/restaurant on Drayton Motors site
Final supporters
A planning application has been made for the development of Drayton Motors into an amenity restaurant by Greene King, who own 1,600 pubs in the UK. Over 50 percent of the floor space is proposed for a bar area.
Now although it would be lovely to have a nice new pub/restaurant in the area, its proximity to Wirral Hospice St John’s and particularly the ward area poses concerns, which is why the Hospice is objecting the plans.
The Hospice’s main concerns have been sent to Wirral Council and focus on the following:
1) The significant increase in activity and noise – it is proposed the restaurant will be open from 7am-11pm so there will be a lot of additional traffic and noise at all times of the day, including early morning and late night deliveries and waste collections2) Traffic congestion and safety
3) The security of our building and safety of our staff, patients and families, especially at night (especially important in light of the recent theft of a catalytic converter from our patient minibus)
4) Competition with our own catering facility, the Hub, as well as other Clatterbridge Health Park food facilities
5) Possible future developments that would affect the hospice e.g. flashing signs, speakers on patio, large parties, spotlights, special events/ BBQs, change to a public house…
We would like the local community to know our position on the planning application and are asking for those who support our objection to sign up to this online petition or write a short letter to Wirral Council, which can either be dropped off directly at the Hospice’s main reception and we will forward it on or by writing directly to the Council:
FAO Mrs C Parker (App/14/00038),
Dept of Regeneration,
Housing and Planning,
North Annexe,
Brighton Street
Wallasey
Wirral
CH44 8ED
We kindly request that all objections are submitted by Mon 24 March 2014. Thank you in advance if you are able to support this!
Updates
Reached 500 supporters
March 24, 2014
March 22, 2014
I checked the count this morning and saw we hit 100 signatures. I honestly never imagined so many people would care enough to sign this. You all are the ones keeping this movement alive.
March 21, 2014
I am honestly overwhelmed by the way this has grown. It never occurred to me that so many people would care about protecting the peace at the hospice, but this momentum really belongs to all of you.
Reached 100 supporters
March 20, 2014
March 19, 2014
I am honestly overwhelmed by how many of you have stepped up to protect the peace of our hospice. We are just a few signatures away from reaching one hundred and I would be so grateful if you could help us push over that line today.
278 Comments
MY WIFE HAD AN APPOINTMENT AT CLATTERBRIDGE HOSPITAL RECENTLY THE TRAFFIC AT THE ROUNDABOUT WAS HORRENDOUS AND CARRIED ON TO DRAYTON MOTORS. GIVE THESE POOR PEOPLE THE PEACE AND QUIET THEY DESERVE. THERE ARE OTHER SITES MORE COMPATIBLE WITH SUCH A VENTURE X
My dad spent his last days in the Hospice - his room was directly opposite the car showroom. The thought of him having to listen to drunken folk wandering about outside his window at 11pm at night is really unsettling. Please don't let this happen
Ermm, anyone else thinking of the temptation to drink and drive? Given the country lanes, lack of Public Transport. This is a fantastic opportunity for Wirral to increase its Drink Drive Stats.
My sister, Helen Wray spent the last few days of her life at the Hospice in peace, quiet & comfort. I think it is important that this facility and surrounding area are maintained ina quiet dignified manner without unnecessary noise & disturbance a development of this nature would bring.
I agree with everyone. It's a disgrace. It's not just the fact that the hospice is there but also there is a psychiatric unit with people facing drink/drug related problems surely these developers have some sort of heart and realise this.
Innapropiate position in relation to hospice.Ridiculous suggestion
This is acceptable to go ahead, think of those in the hospice and families going through so much pain.
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The council decided to reject the planning application for the site. I never imagined we could protect the peace of the hospice like this but you proved that community concerns carry real weight. Thank you for looking out for our patients and neighbors.
April 21, 2014
Wirral Hospice objects to planning application to build pub/restaurant on Drayton Motors site
Final supporters
A planning application has been made for the development of Drayton Motors into an amenity restaurant by Greene King, who own 1,600 pubs in the UK. Over 50 percent of the floor space is proposed for a bar area.
Now although it would be lovely to have a nice new pub/restaurant in the area, its proximity to Wirral Hospice St John’s and particularly the ward area poses concerns, which is why the Hospice is objecting the plans.
The Hospice’s main concerns have been sent to Wirral Council and focus on the following:
1) The significant increase in activity and noise – it is proposed the restaurant will be open from 7am-11pm so there will be a lot of additional traffic and noise at all times of the day, including early morning and late night deliveries and waste collections2) Traffic congestion and safety
3) The security of our building and safety of our staff, patients and families, especially at night (especially important in light of the recent theft of a catalytic converter from our patient minibus)
4) Competition with our own catering facility, the Hub, as well as other Clatterbridge Health Park food facilities
5) Possible future developments that would affect the hospice e.g. flashing signs, speakers on patio, large parties, spotlights, special events/ BBQs, change to a public house…
We would like the local community to know our position on the planning application and are asking for those who support our objection to sign up to this online petition or write a short letter to Wirral Council, which can either be dropped off directly at the Hospice’s main reception and we will forward it on or by writing directly to the Council:
FAO Mrs C Parker (App/14/00038),
Dept of Regeneration,
Housing and Planning,
North Annexe,
Brighton Street
Wallasey
Wirral
CH44 8ED
We kindly request that all objections are submitted by Mon 24 March 2014. Thank you in advance if you are able to support this!
Updates
Reached 500 supporters
March 24, 2014
March 22, 2014
I checked the count this morning and saw we hit 100 signatures. I honestly never imagined so many people would care enough to sign this. You all are the ones keeping this movement alive.
March 21, 2014
I am honestly overwhelmed by the way this has grown. It never occurred to me that so many people would care about protecting the peace at the hospice, but this momentum really belongs to all of you.
Reached 100 supporters
March 20, 2014
March 19, 2014
I am honestly overwhelmed by how many of you have stepped up to protect the peace of our hospice. We are just a few signatures away from reaching one hundred and I would be so grateful if you could help us push over that line today.
278 Comments
If you have ever been sick, felt sick, looked after someone else who was sick, can you even imagine trying to relax, sleep or just be in peace? If this company has any scruples, values or one ounce of empathy it will choose another site for this bar.
MY WIFE HAD AN APPOINTMENT AT CLATTERBRIDGE HOSPITAL RECENTLY THE TRAFFIC AT THE ROUNDABOUT WAS HORRENDOUS AND CARRIED ON TO DRAYTON MOTORS. GIVE THESE POOR PEOPLE THE PEACE AND QUIET THEY DESERVE. THERE ARE OTHER SITES MORE COMPATIBLE WITH SUCH A VENTURE X
My dad spent his last days in the Hospice - his room was directly opposite the car showroom. The thought of him having to listen to drunken folk wandering about outside his window at 11pm at night is really unsettling. Please don't let this happen
Ermm, anyone else thinking of the temptation to drink and drive? Given the country lanes, lack of Public Transport. This is a fantastic opportunity for Wirral to increase its Drink Drive Stats.
My sister, Helen Wray spent the last few days of her life at the Hospice in peace, quiet & comfort. I think it is important that this facility and surrounding area are maintained ina quiet dignified manner without unnecessary noise & disturbance a development of this nature would bring.
I agree with everyone. It's a disgrace. It's not just the fact that the hospice is there but also there is a psychiatric unit with people facing drink/drug related problems surely these developers have some sort of heart and realise this.
Innapropiate position in relation to hospice.Ridiculous suggestion
This is acceptable to go ahead, think of those in the hospice and families going through so much pain.
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If you have ever been sick, felt sick, looked after someone else who was sick, can you even imagine trying to relax, sleep or just be in peace? If this company has any scruples, values or one ounce of empathy it will choose another site for this bar.