Supermarket giant Aldi is planning to open a foodstore in Axminster.

The German-owned discount store is planning to open a branch as part of a planned mixed-use development on surplus land on the Axminster Carpets estate, off Musbury Road.

A letter informing residents of the proposals has been delivered to every house in the vicinity of the development to gauge reaction from the people of Axminster.

In a statement Axminster Carpets Limited (ACL) has said: "ACL Properties is proposing to develop surplus land on the eastern part of the Axminster Carpets estate.

"This is the first phase of a long-term plan for the consolidation and regeneration of the estate and modernisation of the carpet business.

"The proposal is for a mixed-use development featuring a new Aldi supermarket foodstore and a number of houses fronting Musbury Road.

"We would like to share these proposals with those living and working in the area and invite views on the proposed development before submitting an outline planning application to East Devon District Council later this year.

"Due to the current restrictions on public gatherings, the consultation will be held online."

Further information on the proposals and a survey can be found at www.axminsterregeneration.co.uk from Monday, September 21.

Paper copies can also be requested from Avril Baker Consultancy on 0117 977 2022 or e mail [email protected]

Axminster has two supermarkets - Tesco and the Co-op with a smaller Co-op outlet in South Street. The nearest Aldi to Axminster is in Honiton.