Sainsbury's wins delivery appeal in Newport

Sainsbury's store in Newport

Round-the-clock deliveries to the main Isle of Wight Sainsbury's store have been given the go-ahead after an appeal.

The supermarket, in Newport, had requested the change so it could ensure stocked shelves.

It promised a number of mitigating moves to limit its impact.

In February 2023, Isle of Wight Council turned down the request after local residents branded it an "awful neighbour".

Concerns were raised by the authority that late-night deliveries would result in noise disturbance and have serious and adverse effects on local residents' health and quality of life.

The supermarket giant appealed the council's decision to the government's Planning Inspectorate and the refusal was overturned in December.

The ruling saw new conditions added, including no more than one delivery between 23:00 and 05:30 on a single day, "in the interests of the living conditions of neighbours".

Home delivery vehicles will not be allowed into the service yard between 23:00 and 07:00.

In its report, the inspectorate acknowledged the strength of objection but said problems did not solely relate to overnight deliveries, rather light pollution and anti-social behaviour in the car park.

In its appeal, Sainsbury's said it would enforce a management plan, engage with residents, install insulation around doors to limit noise emissions and provide contact details, so staff could be reached when there was an issue.

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