Plans to build a retail park in Broadbridge Heath are due to be decided by Horsham District Council.
The application to redevelop a former West Sussex County Council depot off the A24 will be discussed by the planning committee on Tuesday (3 September).
The plans – which have been recommended for approval – include branches of Lidl, McDonald’s and B&Q as well as a drive-through coffee shop.
The application was due to be decided in June but was withdrawn after concerns were raised by Tesco which has a branch immediately next to the site.
The depot was declared surplus to requirements by the county council in 2018 and plans for the retail park were submitted in June last year.
The public has been divided over the proposals, with the district council receiving letters of objection and support.
Concerns raised included “blight and over-development”, traffic congestion and whether such a park was even needed.
But those supporting the plans felt the redevelopment of the “eye-sore” site was needed and welcomed the new jobs that it would create.
If approved, the site would include 230 parking spaces, including 13 “accessible”, 11 for families, and 10 with electric vehicle charging points.
There will also be space for 108 bicycles and 11 motorbikes.
The planning committee is due to meet at 5.30pm at the district council building in Chart Way. The meeting will also be live-streamed in audio and via YouTube.
To view the plans in full, visit public-access.horsham.gov.uk and search for DC/23/1133.
