New supermarket planned for Ashington

Posted by Kim Carmichael on Oct 30, 08 03:37 PM in News

Plans to create a new supermarket in Ashington look set to be given the go-ahead.

Wansbeck Council's planning department has recommended that approval be given for the 53,000sq ft Asda store on the former site of Portland Park.

The application is due before councillors at a planning meeting at Ashington Town Hall on Wednesday November 5 at 7pm.

The new store on Lintonville Road will boost the local economy by creating around 200 new jobs, in addition to the 300 people already working at the current Asda store.

Philip Bartram, from the supermarket giant, said: "We are delighted and excited that our plans are being recommended for approval by Wansbeck Council.

"Since we submitted our planning application we have had fantastic backing and support from the local community.

"In uncertain economic times, our plans will generate at least 200 new jobs in Ashington. We will also set up a Local Employment Partnership with local job centres to target jobseekers.

"We are now looking forward to elected councillors making the final decision on November 5."

The new store will also house a customer café, home shopping facility, wider aisles, a new photo centre, a jewellery counter, 500 car parking spaces and more product ranges.

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