A SUPERMARKET chain has applied to extend its Darlington store.
Kwik Save has asked Darlington Borough Council for permission to extend its store at Darlington Retail Park, in Yarm Road.
It has asked the council to allow it to demolish the existing store and build a new one, expanding its floorspace from 13,993 sq ft to 30,000 sq ft.
The company also wants to alter a tree sculpture to provide more parking.
Three letters of objection have been received by the council.
The objectors say trees in McMullen Road would be lost, spoiling the look of the area, and argue that there is no need for more car parking spaces. They also fear house prices might be affected, and traffic and litter problems would be increased.
Council planning officers have recommended the scheme for approval.
Members of the planning applications committee will consider the plans at a meeting on Thursday.
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