Revived plans which include an Asda store for Stirling, expected to create and safeguard at least 350 jobs, have been unanimously approved by councillors.The backing by Stirling Council’s planning panel yesterday (Tuesday) is latest - and some hope the last - chapter in the long-running saga of efforts to bring the retail giants to the city.But this time council officials say they are confident previous stumbling blocks - which included the Scottish Government stepping in to stop the development - will be avoided.The Ramoyle Developments application will create an Asda supermarket on a site at Crookbridge near Springkerse - although smaller than one originally proposed.The development comprises the supermarket, a car showroom, offices and business units, a vehicle refuelling hub, pedestrian/wheeling bridge across a town burn, and associated car parking and infrastructure on the site at Crookbridge, south of Wickes and north of Kerse Road at Muirton Road.The developers previously said the £40million development could create around 90 new jobs during construction, followed by an additional 100 full and part-time roles when the store opens.They say 200 jobs will also be safeguarded by the relocation of the Morrisons Landrover car showroom and local business.In January 2022 Ramoyle’s original plans – for offices, retail, drive-thru restaurant, car showroom and car parking, including an Asda superstore larger than now proposed – were approved by Stirling Council’s planning panel.
The decision was later called in for review, however, by the Scottish Government, giving ministers the final say, over concerns there could be implications for retail policy across Scotland and their “town centre first” approach.In November 2022
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