Proposals for new Tesco in Irvine brought to council

An application for an off-sales licence has been submitted to the authority for an address described as belonging to the supermarket chain.

The plans have been revealed by PTLL Limited, previously known as Tesco Licenses Limited.

The application refers to a site within the Montgomerie Park area of the town - specifically the 'Neighbourhood Centre'.

Planning proposals for this centre were first lodged with North Ayrshire Council in June last year.

They sought to create a development of five different units, in land adjacent to Turnpike Way, which could be used by a variety of different businesses.

Permission was sought for use as shops, financial, professional and other services as well as restaurants, cafes or hot food takeaways.

Of the proposed units, one was to be detached from the rest and of a larger size, approximately 371 square metres.

The remaining four units would be part of a second building, of a total size smaller than the large individual unit.

The plans also stated that 32 car parking spaces would be created, including four with EV charging facilities.

The plans were approved by North Ayrshire Council in April this year.

It now appears that a major step has been taken in making the centre a reality, with Tesco to be the 'headline' business.

The licensing application refers to unit one within the site - the larger, detached premises.

A decision will be made on proposals at the next meeting of North Ayrshire Council's licensing board on Monday, November 17.

Those wishing to support or object to the licensing application will have an opportunity to make representations.

They have until October 22 to do so and should email their correspondence to licensing@north-ayrshire.gov.uk.

Tesco has been approached for further comment.