At its meeting on 10th February 2009, the Parish Council agreed to submit the following consultation response to Carlisle City Council. It was resolved, by a substantial majority, to recommend approval of planning application 08/1254 subject to the following matters and conditions being considered:

1. Consideration to be given to relocating the waste bins and plant away from the south eastern frontage of the proposed building. The revised screening wall was thought to be unsatisfactory, because of the different height levels in relation to the adjoining residential property. Clarification was required as to the type/use of the bins and plant. The Parish Council supported the request by Carlisle City Council Environmental Health for more information on the potential noise levels generated, particularly in relation to the proposed plant.

2. The lighting levels should be reduced from the glaring and intrusive 24 hour security lighting currently installed on the site. It needed to be more sympathetic to the Conservation Area location.

3. The Transport Statement was inaccurate and did not reflect the normal situation in Dalston. Dalston Parish Council endorsed Cumbria Highways concerns regarding the effect of the development on local traffic conditions and safety.

4. In the interests of pedestrian safety, it was suggested that an island refuge might be considered on Townhead Road. Either double or single yellow lines should be introduced at the junction of Townhead Road and the B5299. A change in road surface on the B5299, with a slightly raised brick section opposite the Kingsway access road might also benefit pedestrian safety.

5. Goods delivery times should be restricted to between 8am and 10.30pm.

6. Store opening hours should be as for the existing Co-op store from 8am to 10pm.

7. Dalston Parish Council objected to the inclusion of an external ATM and felt that it should be located within the building. This was on the grounds of noise and nuisance to nearby residents.

8. It was felt that two of the on-site parking spaces should be for disabled use.

9. Shopping trolleys should be for internal use only to prevent them being left outside or taken off site.

10. It was suggested that a Section 106 agreement should be included to cover a financial contribution towards Dalston Parish Council expenditure on parking provision adjacent to the Kingsway.