Plans to extend the Lomond Galleries in Alexandria have been approved by West Dunbartonshire's Planning Committee.

Proposals to develop a supermarket were agreed and the currently free standing brickwork, which is part of the A-listed building, will be taken down piece by piece before being reconstructed as part of the new entrance to the store.

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With two supermarkets currently interested in occupying the new extension it is believed that up to 100 new jobs could be created.

Councillor Lawrence O’Neill, Convener of the Planning Committee, said: "This is a unique opportunity for West Dunbartonshire, as we look to have a modern supermarket as part of an A-listed building. The contemporary design of the extension will complement the current building and will give a much-needed boost to Lomond Galleries."

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