A Sainsbury’s Local could open at a shopping parade in Renfrewshire – if plans are given the green light by the council.

The proposals have been revealed as part of an application for planning permission by the company’s agent Alder King Planning Consultants.

If approved, the store would be located at Crosslee Crescent in Houston and would see a change to the current layout of some of the shops in the row.

The plans would see three of the existing units turned into one, with changes made to the shopfront to allow for new windows, doors and a cash machine.

James Tarpy, town planner at Alder King, explained in a cover letter: “The application seeks planning permission for works to facilitate the amalgamation of three of the units on Crosslee Crescent into one unit.

“The units are currently in use as a convenience store, takeaway and dry cleaner.

“The proposal seeks to create a larger class 1a convenience store for occupation by Sainsbury’s Local.

“Changes to the building’s frontage elevation are required for new windows, doors and an ATM.

“Planning permission is also sought for the erection of a single-storey extension to the rear of the building to provide additional storage space for the combined retail unit.

“At the rear of the building will also be an external plant area containing the equipment necessary for the operation of the larger store.

“Advertisement consent is sought for the new signage which will be erected on the unit and within the car park.

“This will comprise a new fascia sign, projecting sign, ATM sign and totems within the car park.”

The end unit would not be changed as part of the application, remaining in operation as a hot-food takeaway, the letter said.

The council will make a decision on the application at a later date.