Plans have been lodged to demolish an ‘underperforming’ petrol station and replace it with an Asda convenience store.
EG Group, who operate the Filling Station, Long Causeway, Farnworth say the proposals would enlarge the shop at the site, currently Spar branded and create create up to 25 full-time and part-time jobs.
The Blackburn based EG Group run by the Issa family, also own the Asda brand and operate petrol stations and convenience stores in the UK, Europe, USA and Australia.
In planning statements lodged with Bolton Council within the past week, the firm said ‘the existing petrol filling station is under performing and positive alternative uses have been sought to stop long-term vacancy’.
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