Leading retailer hopes to open at Crosslee site
PLANS to open a Sainsbury’s Local store in Houston have been lodged with Renfrewshire Council.
If the application is approved, the new store would be located in Crosslee Crescent and would mean changes to the shopping parade’s current layout.
The proposals, submitted by the company’s agent Alder King Planning Consultants, would see three of the existing units turned into one, with changes made to the shopfront to allow for new windows, doors and an automated teller machine (ATM) where people could withdraw cash.
In a cover letter sent to the council, James Tarpy, town planner at Alder King, explained: “The application seeks planning permission for works to facilitate the amalgamation of three of the units on Crosslee Crescent into one unit.
“The units are currently in use as a convenience store, takeaway and dry cleaner.
“The proposal seeks to create a larger, class 1a convenience store for occupation by Sainsbury’s Local. Changes to the building’s frontage elevation are required for new windows, doors and an ATM.
“Planning permission is also sought for the erection of a single-storey extension to the rear of the building to provide additional storage space for the combined retail unit.
“At the rear of the building will also be an external plant area containing the equipment necessary for the operation of the larger store.
“Advertisement consent is sought for the new signage which will be erected on the unit and within the car park.
“This will comprise a new fascia sign, projecting sign, ATM sign and totems within the car park.”
The end unit would not be changed as part of the application, remaining in operation as a hot-food takeaway, the letter states.
Councillors will make a decision on the application at a later date.