Here we go again, more NIMBY.

Personally I'd welcome and have Aldi or Lidl rather than the gas holders that are no use to man or beast (well that's a tad unfair, they could be used for scrap). So yes they may have some "historical interest", but it is called progress.

An Aldi or Lidl WILL create and give much needed;

1) Jobs
2) Choice
3 Locality
4) Much better use of the space
5) Improved services
6) Better value for money and a more diverse choice than is currently available
7) Much needed competition.

I could carry on.

This is a battle about NIMBY, especially as it is ALDI and those looking for change and progress. However the Council will have the final say on the matter.