Supermarket giant Aldi gets go-ahead for Cumnock
Another fear was traffic at a busy mini roundabout to the east of the site would worsen. An objection lodged on behalf of Asda said: “Asda considers that this application is significantly contrary to policy based on the business and industry safeguarding allocation.” Two supporting letters were also submitted - with one saying Aldi would help residents cut their carbon footprint as they won’t have to travel to Ayr or Kilmarnock. Officers recommended approval as long as a number of conditions are met. A planning committee report said: “The proposed development will likely be a catalyst to bring the wider community into the Cumnock town centre, thus supporting the local economy and the wider retail offer, as opposed to significantly