I fully support the views expressed by Mrs Brook, of Orpington, regarding the proposed new Tesco store.

We have a lot of new houses being built in the area, attracting young families and commuters. We also have a significant number of elderly folk who don't always find it easy to get to the superstores in Locksbottom or Sidcup, to take advantage of the variety of goods on offer, as well as the bargain prices.

I'm sure the majority of those against this development drive cars a luxury not available to us all.

Orpington is growing and so will shoppers' needs. The present Sainsbury's store is inadequate and Marks & Spencer is too small to offer the best selection in goods or clothing. A new Tesco store on our doorstep will be ideal.

In regards to the building itself, anything will be an improvement on the ugly edifice serving as a half-filled car park, and which it would appear, the residents of Orchard Grove have been content to overlook all this time.

Mrs P Hall Malvern Road Orpington