No news is still fairly good news

Still no word when the superstore planning applications will return for consideration. The fact that it is taking so long is helpful, as the policy and case law environment is, at last, shifting steadily towards protecting the vitality and viability of town centres. The levels of impact predicted in the official documents upon Wadebridge town centre by these out of town developments are off the scale, so the planners may be having second thoughts. However on past experience it would be very unwise to be too optimistic that sense will prevail. We will find out in the New Year. So enjoy the thriving town centre of Wadebridge while it is still there, and especially so tonight for late night shopping and carols in the Town Hall.