A 99,659 sqft foodstore and petrol filling station, along with 32,000 sqft of industrial development at Altira Business Park in Herne Bay, Kent, has received planning permission from Canterbury City Council.

The scheme by Urban&Civic plc, will see the new superstore and petrol filling station pre-let to Sainsbury's plus 20,000 sq ft of industrial space speculatively developed ahead of the completion of the foodstore.

Philip Leech, Property Director for Urban&Civic, said: "We have worked closely with Canterbury City Council and local business groups to ensure that this scheme has a positive impact on the town of Herne Bay, and I would like to thank the local community for their sustained support throughout the planning process.

"The new scheme will create a large number of new jobs for Herne Bay, as well as providing significant investment into the local area."

The planning application will now be referred to the Department of Communities and Local Government, following which the Local Authorities' recommendations should be approved within 21 days. The consent is also subject to completion of Section 106 and 278 agreements.

Works are expected to begin early in 2015 with completion expected in early 2016.