A two-storey drive-thru restaurant could be created next to an Aberdeenshire supermarket.
The Asda store at Portlethen’s Retail Park has tabled plans to spruce up part of their site, with further developments down the line.
The company is requesting permission to demolish the existing five-pump petrol station and build a fresh six-pump facility in its place.
If the council gives the go-ahead, a drive-thru restaurant would also be built and space would be created for click and collect lockers, where Asda customers can collect shopping ordered online.
A new recycling area would also be part of the plan.
Shoppers would see 115 parking spaces removed to make way for the new facilities, leaving 489.
The area is currently served by a number of food establishments including a Domino’s, Ashvale and Subway.
No indication has been given to the brand or chain that may take on the proposed new build.
A report from Asda to the council said: “As a first phase of development, Asda wishes to increase the quality and range of facilities as an attraction to the centre in its own right.
“The petrol filling station has served customers well for almost 25 years.
“However, a comprehensive redevelopment of the facility will allow improved customer experience, improved food retail options and a more efficient click and collect facility.
“It will also improve the environmental impact of the filling station and allow for the formation of a dedicated recycling area.”
Members of Portlethen and District Community Council are set to discuss the plans at their next meeting on Tuesday.
Mike Lloyd-Wiggins from the group said: “It sounds like a big proposal they have planned.
“The community council will discuss this at our next meeting in detail before deciding on our view.”