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A Bristol estate could go from having no supermarkets to having and Aldi and a Lidl within metres of each other.

Plans to turn the B&Q building just off Muller Road in Ashley Down into an Aldi store have been submitted to Bristol City Council (BCC) for consideration.

The application comes after the council approved a Lidl store to be built 300 metres up the road next to the bus depot.

An proposal to convert the B&Q store into a discount supermarket and a Home Bargains shop were submitted to BCC on March 17 and is awaiting a decision.

Commenting on the application, Councillor Gill Kirk, said: “Aldi is a good value food store that would be popular with residents and a foodstore sited on Muller Road would be of benefit to Lockleaze residents, especially if they are able to drive or can walk from neighbouring roads.

“I support this application on the condition that, in addition to providing car parking space, the applicants ensure that pedestrian and cycle access can be maximised to the rear of the site with footpaths/cycle paths that connect with as much of Lockleaze as possible.”

Cllr Kirk also raised concerns about the lack of shopping around Gainsborough Square but welcomed both the Aldi and Home Bargain stores.

Planning permission for the Lidl store in Muller Road was granted in 2015 and was supported by more than 2,500 people in an online petition.