The Original Factory Shop in the News

Sidmouth budget chain gets planning support

BUDGET store The Original Factory Shop is a step closer to securing an April opening after town planners gave the green-light for a new shop front.

The planning committee supported the application at it meeting on Wednesday.

Councillor Simon Pollentine said the old doors at the premises are typical of an indoor shopping centre but would not suit the look of the new store.

And Councillor Sylvia Carr, who used to work at the shopping centre, said: "The customers always had an issue with the frontage.

"Holiday visitors walked past because the door was so small for a big place so anything that they do has got to be an improvement."

She said she had visited the chain's Honiton store and was impressed by the layout.

Councillor Carr added: "I hope the layout will be just as good or even better."

A spokesperson for The Original Factory Shop said they do not yet have a definite date in mind for the Sidmouth store's opening.

The planning application will go to East Devon District Council for a final decision.

02 Apr 2010 by Sidmouth Herald