Sainsbury’s revised plan stokes fears

Sainsbury's: Destination Stoke Newington? Photograph: Graham Richardson

A group set up to campaign against controversial proposals to open a new Sainsbury’s superstore in the heart of Stoke Newington has called on residents to write to Hackney Council objecting to the scheme.

The Town Hall is carrying out a consultation and has pushed back the date by which residents’ responses should be submitted following a revised application by developers Newmark Properties.

There was highly publicised criticism of the original plans for the store, which would overlook Abney Park Cemetery.

Newmark subsequently put in a fresh application for a smaller development, which would also include housing.

Campaign group Stokey Local says it fears ‘overdevelopment’ in the area.

Residents have until 16 September to make their voices heard. The consultation can be found on the council’s website.