TESCO bosses are hoping their revamped design for a new store at Congleton will win over councillors.

The country's leading supermarket is hoping to open a £5 million store alongside the Clayton Bypass, with parking for 331 cars.

The supermarket will be one of Tesco's ultra modern 'concept' stores, boasting a flat roof and glass front suppported by aluminium pillars.

The design of the store sparked criticism from town councillors, who wanted a more traditional building in such a prominent location.

Tesco responded to the concerns by adding a series of triangular canopies to the front of the proposed store, which is illustrated above.

The redesign could resolve the final sticking point in a scheme due to be considered by borough councillors on April 30.

If the scheme is approved the new store could be open by next March, creating 200 new jobs.

"We've had several meetings with the town council, which has expressed some concerns about the design of the store," said Tesco press officer Richard Anderson.

"As a result of those concerns we have looked at revising the scheme to soften its appearance.

"The revised scheme includes a series of canopies at the front of the store, which looks a little less basic in the councillors' terms.

"The Congleton supermarket would be one of our concept stores, which give a much more spacious feel and are very popular with our customers.

"Everything is finally coming together with our plans for Congleton, which have taken a long time to reach this stage."

The Congleton Tesco would cover 4.5 acres, and be two-thirds the size of the edge of town Tesco at Macclesfield.

It is due to feature 20 checkouts, a coffee shop, fresh fish counter and delicatessen.

Should it win permission for the store Tesco has pledged to pump about £800,000 into the proposed improvements at the Waggon and Horses junction.

A council spokesman said Tesco had provided the design information sought by the council, and were eager to take the scheme forward.