A MAJOR new builders merchant and trade centre stocking kitchen and bathroom fitting and car parts is set to open in South Oxfordshire.

A planning application has been submitted to the district council to erect two new warehouses on land south of the town's new Lidl supermarket on the Hithercroft Industrial Estate.

The trade centre stretching across 1,677sq ft would also offer plant hire and stock machinery and tools.

The development plan includes 30 parking spaces with four spaces for disabled visitors.

See the full planning application online at southoxon.gov.uk using reference code P19/S2539/FUL