Tesco's submit planning application for Cheriton store expansion

Tesco's have submitted a planning application for a major expansion to their Cheriton, Folkestone store to Shepway District Council.

The application is for "Extension and refurbishment of existing superstore to provide 3356 square metres of additional floor space, including two storey extensions, an atrium frontage, mezzanine floor and other extensions and alterations and an 8139 square metre, 164 space car deck, together with alterations to the existing car park and access way".

Full details of the application can be seen at http://www.ukplanning.com/ukp/showCaseFile.do?councilName=Shepway+District+Council&appNumber=Y09/0681/SH

Local Councillor Tim Prater wants to know what you think of the application - would you welcome the expansion, or do you have issues with it that you want raised? Email tim@shepwaylibdems.org.uk with your views, or comment directly to the application online which will send your views to Shepway Council.