Commercial Property News

Plans to build new retail commercial property in Hertfordshire have been given the go-ahead.

The government has approved a proposal to build a Sainsbury's supermarket in Hertford after holding a public enquiry into the move last year, Property Week reports.

Planning permission means work can now begin on the 52,440 sq ft business property site, which is part of a wider regeneration of a four-acre area in the town.

Regional development executive for Sainsbury's Robert Oxley said that the new shop will "enhance competition and choice in the town".

"The new Hertford store will make a welcome addition to Sainsbury's store portfolio," he added.

Chetwoods Associates has designed the store, which will be located close to refurbished brewery buildings and a regenerated riverbank area.

The site will be linked to the town centre by a new foot and cycle path.

Last November, Sainsbury's secured real estate in Slough, which was formerly owned by the Co-operative.

It had been acquired by Tesco in 2003, but the firm was ordered to sell it again by the Competition Commission following an investigation.