Proposals for an Aberdeenshire village’s first supermarket have been approved, despite the concerns of planners, following overwhelming public support.The development of a store in Oldmeldrum, which will be run by the Co-op, and four other retail units has been sanctioned by Formartine councillors.About 200 letters of support for the plans were received by Aberdeenshire Council after the plans were lodged by APCC Ltd and William Lippe Architects.Council planning officials had recommended the proposals for North Meadows Industrial Estate, across from Meldrum Academy, be refused, because they were contrary to the Aberdeenshire local development plan.Officials were also concerned about the potential knock-on effect of the development on Oldmeldrum village centre.However, councillors on the Formartine area committee voted to back the proposals on a delegated grant, subject to conditions.Planning consultant for Lippe Architects and Planners, Lesley Tierney, said the firm was “delighted” at the decision.
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