Aldi’s plans for a new store in Castle Douglas are set to be refused due to concerns over its impact on the town centre.
The supermarket giant was seeking to build a 1,800sq m store with 100 parking spaces on Oakwell Road.
The majority of representations received by Dumfries and Galloway Council from the public have been in favour of the proposals. However, a council report said that taking into account all planning considerations it was considered the project would have an adverse impact on a town with a “strong presence of independent retailers”.
It said that the benefits of the proposals, including generating about £1m a year for the local economy, did not outweigh the harm caused to the town centre.
Planning councillors have been recommended to turn down the plan when they meet on 25 January.
