Proposals for a new Lidl store in north-west Norfolk drew hundreds of people to an open day to discuss the plans.
Representatives from Lidl joined residents at Heacham Social Club yesterday where the budget supermarket chain outlined its plans for a new £4m store at the old Stainsby Garage on the A149 in Heacham.
Most people at the meeting seemed in favour of the supermarket moving to the village, but some concerns were raised about the potential impact of the scheme on traffic on the A149, which is often heavily congested.
Shirley and John Bateson, from The Avenues in Snettisham, are in favour of the move.
Mrs Bateson said: 'We want it to come - lots of people do here. There are no real shops in Snettisham. Holidaymakers would like it as well.'
Loraine and Keith Grint, from Sheepridge in Snettisham, also want it, and are not worried about the possible traffic implications.
Janet Long, who was attending with her husband Joe, from Station Road, Snettisham, are also in favour.
She said: 'It would save us going to King's Lynn. It's a good shop. It's about Time Tesco in Heacham had a run for its money.'
However, Malcolm Brooks, who lives near the proposed site in Heacham, said he was worried about road access to the store.
He said: 'I'm in favour of a supermarket coming, but very concerned about road access. Also, the independent traders in Heacham are already struggling, and this will hurt them more. I'm also concerned there are only three car parking spaces proposed for families, which is way too few.'
John Pekszyc was a fireman for 28 years in Heacham and remembers the many accidents he attended on the A149.
He and Frederick Smith were both concerned about the possible effects on traffic. Mr Smith added: 'I don't see that there is any real need for another supermarket in Heacham.'
Lidl spokesman Mike Devine said he was delighted with the turnout at the event and the response.
He added: 'We also had 600 people responding to the postal ballot, with 90pc in favour. We have had concerns raised about the traffic, and we are working on a solution.'
The store could bring 40 new full and part-time jobs to the area.
A planning application is likely to be submitted to West Norfolk Council later this year, and, if approved, the store could open in 2017.
RJ Stainsby and Son garage closed its doors earlier this year and had been a family-run garage since 1933.
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