Almost a year after planning permission was granted, the council has published its plans for a loading bay in front of the store, many months late.

The report is at http://www.bathnes.gov.uk/Committee_papers/Executive/WL/2008/080829/01E1832BathwickHillTescoLoadingBayObjections.htm which shows the plans and objections made by members of the public. There is now one week for members of the public to comment on the paper before Cllr Gerrish (Con, Keynsham N) makes his decision next week on whether to install the loading bay. Contact democratic_services@bathnes.gov.uk with your comments on decision number E1832. After this date, other councillors will have two weeks to ask him to reconsider his decision if desired.

This means that the loading bay could be marked out next month at the earliest, assuming that BathNES’ contractors are prompt. With the loading bay complete, Tesco will be allowed to open.