Public exhibition on proposed city superstore

Developers of the site of a proposed Asda store are asking the public for their opinions of the plans.

Ramoyle Developments recently revived plans to bring the retail giants to Stirling, although the supermarket, based at Crookbridge near Springkerse, would be smaller than one originally proposed.

They say that, as part of a £40million development, around 90 new jobs could be created during the construction followed by an additional 100 full and part-time roles when the store opens.

And they also claim 200 current jobs would be safeguarded by the relocation of a car showroom and local business.

The plans for the Crookbridge site, south of the Wickes DIY store, include a new 50,000 sq ft Asda, a vehicle refuelling hub, realignment of National Cycle Route 76 and a new home for Morrisons Landrover.

As part of a pre-application consultation, the applicants are staging a public exhibition on March 28 between 3pm and 7pm at STEP, Stirling Enterprise

Park, where their representatives will be available to discuss the proposals.

Details of the proposed development will also be available to view at www. holderplanning.com from March 28.

Comments can be made using the consultation response feedback form available at the public exhibition and from www.holderplanning.com and should be submitted by April 11.

Further information and paper copies of the presentation and feedback form can be also be obtained from: Holder Planning Ltd, 139 Comiston Road, Edinburgh, EH10 5QN, telephone 07585 008650 or email robin@holderplanning. co.uk.

Comments should not be made to Stirling Council at this stage and any comments made to the prospective application are not comments to the planning authority. If a planning application is submitted to Stirling Council, normal neighbour notification will be undertaken there will be an opportunity to make formal representations regarding the proposal.

A planning application, including a larger Asda than now proposed, was approved by Stirling Council last year.

But Scottish ministers overturned the decision in November due to concerns the foodstore may detract from the city centre.