ALDI’S proposal for a second food store in Burnley moved a step closer with the submission of its planning application to Burnley Council.

Aldi hopes to redevelop a site off Todmorden Road, on land currently occupied by an industrial unit, a car wash and a scrap metal business.

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The existing store at Activeway would remain open.

A spokesperson for Aldi said: “We are encouraged by support we have received from the local community for our plans for a second food store in Burnley.

“At our exhibition, many local residents told us they currently have to travel across town to shop with us.

“We feel a new store offers a great opportunity to increase local-shopping choice and improve convenience for residents in the east of Burnley.

“The proposal will deliver a multi-million pound investment in the local area and create up to 40 much-needed new jobs.”

Burnley Council will determine the application, with a decision expected to be made in late summer.