Burglary-hit Co-op store wins fight against thieves

A Co-op store repeatedly targeted by criminals in Queensbury will be able to retain security measures after a government inspector overturned a council’s bid to remove it.
By Sam McKeown
Published 7th May 2020, 09:54 BST
Updated 7th May 2020, 09:57 BST
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Planning officers at Bradford Council last year refused a planning application by the Co-operative group for new security shutters at its store on High Street.

They said the shutters had a 'harmful effect' on the Queensbury Conservation Area and 'present an intimidating appearance'.

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The company lodged an appeal against that decision, which has now been upheld.

Planning Inspector Susan Ashworth said while she shared concerns that roller shutters can make an area look uninviting, she did not feel that they harmed the village conservation area.