Costa Coffee is set to open a new store at 'Cosy Corner' in Hazlemere replacing the former florist Pinks.

The major coffee chain has submitted a planning application to Bucks Council for permission for a new "shopfront for Costa Coffee" at 34 Park Parade.

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They have also requested permission for the "display of 1 x internally-illuminated stacked Costa Coffee lettering on aluminum fascia, 1 x internally illuminated double-sided projecting sign and 1 x hanging double-sided Allsee A3 digital display for Costa Coffee".

The new Costa would be open between 6.30am and 6.30pm Monday to Friday, 7am until 6.30pm on Saturday and 8am until 5pm on Sunday.

A number of Hazlemere residents have commented on the idea and it has seemed to have caused a divide in opinion.

Linda Whalley lodged an objection to the council saying: "There are already a number of eating places on the parade of shops.

"One independent coffee shop, one independent Café and a National chain fish and chip shop.

"Another coffee shop would not be in the best interests of the existing establishments or the public."

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However, Alice Prior-Davis is in full praise of Costa moving to the area as she sent in her support to the council.

She said: "I fully support a Costa coffee opening on the parade.

"Currently there is only one coffee shop on the parade which operates very reduced hours and serves coffee that tastes significantly different to Costa.

"As long-term customers of Costa my family and I would be spending a lot more time at the parade with a Costa on our doorstep and would welcome an alternative coffee.

"Costa is more affordable than the current coffee shop and serves much more mainstream food so I feel the two will cater for very different customers rather than compete.

"Costa is a large company with powerful advertising and will be a big pull for the parade.

"Many people passing through stop for a Costa and will then discover the joys the parade has to offer.

"Costa have an excellent community scheme that could really make a positive difference to Hazlemere residents and their chatty cafes are a huge support to people feeling lonely.

"I think Costa is an excellent vendor for this shop and for the area."

Bucks Council will make a decision on the application in the coming weeks.