A key group determine in Cardross has welcomed plans for a brand new village grocery store — however raised considerations it might have on visitors.
Tony Davey, chair of Cardross Group Council, stated proposals to show the derelict Muirholm Lodge right into a Co-op have been largely welcome, regardless of considerations from two village outlets.
Shahida Rasul, who runs the submit workplace and comfort retailer, warned the chain retailer might drive the closure of her store.
Mr Davey stated he was nervous giant supply lorries would trigger visitors chaos, as planning paperwork reveal they might exit the store by way of residential streets.
The Co-operative Group has submitted a planning software to Argyll and Bute Council to partially demolish the lodge on the village’s Most important Street.
It has been empty for years and can be became a 2000 sq ft meals retailer, creating 20 jobs.
Mr Davey stated: “Particulars of the appliance have been circulated to members and we’ll present a response to the council as soon as we get all of the suggestions.
“An additional store is to be welcomed however there are considerations over visitors which council planners should take a look at intently.
“There shall be a single entry in from Fundamental Street and exit out on to Barrs Street, a residential road which can be utilized by supply automobiles. The road is closely parked on in order that might be an issue.
“Lots of people are saying the store can be nicely used however the two shops are saying will probably be one too many. It’s their livelihoods, so you possibly can recognize their considerations.”
There have been 4 objections to the appliance, two of that are from the house owners of Saleem Newsagents and the submit workplace.
Rasul has objected, stating: “I run the native comfort retailer and submit workplace within the village. With a brand new retailer, it’ll influence native providers with the probability of getting to scale back hours or shut down as we’re merely making ends meet.”
Mohammed Sohail, who runs Saleem Newsagents, added his considerations to the council, stating: “As a small village it is very important retain the character of a village with native unbiased outlets. Flooding them with a sequence who can use their provide chain prices to the drawback of native outlets is mistaken.”