ASDA has applied to open a click and collect facility at the Cosmo Service Station site in London Road, Stanway.

It would allow shoppers to order online and pick up the groceries from a collection point. The nearest Asda is in Petrolea Close, Colchester.

An Asda spokesman said: “We are always looking at new ways to allow our customers to access us. The unit will be within the service yard and, if the planning application is successful, we would hope to have it up and running before the end of the year.”

Colchester Council has the final say.