Costco has revealed more details about a massive store it is planning to build on the edge of the city.

The retail chain said that when the site in Broadland Business Park, Postwick opens it will offer a ‘warehouse club’ that is the first of its kind in the region.

As well as the store itself - which offers bulk goods at trade rates - the plans include the construction of a petrol station, 625-space car park and a tyre installation area.

The 13,300 sq ft site would be located to the east and west of Old Chapel Way in PostwickThe 13,300 sq ft site would be located to the east and west of Old Chapel Way in Postwick (Image: South Norfolk Council) This 13,300 sq ft complex will encompass the ‘warehouse club’ and will occupy two sites east and west of the Premier Inn in Old Chapel Way. 

Tyres are sold in most Costco stores and the Postwick branch would have an installation area where they can be fitted. 

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Card-holding members can have them installed, rotated and balanced at no extra cost if bought in-store. 

Costco stores also include a bakery, butchery and a service deli which also come as part of the 'club' membership.

An artist's impression of the developmentAn artist's impression of the development (Image: South Norfolk Council) A spokesman said: "Costco's warehouse clubs specifically cater to the needs of small to medium-sized business owners.

"Membership is restricted to businesses and certain individuals who fall within specified work or professional groups."

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The company claims it is the only warehouse club operator in the UK, with 29 sites across the country. The closest is currently in Stevenage - which is nearly 100 miles away. 

Some are fearful that the development could cause problems Some are fearful that the development could cause problems (Image: South Norfolk Council) However, in nearby Cranley Road, Dutch firm Makro offers goods and services which would also constitute a warehouse club.

Following the announcement of the new megastore, people living close by expressed fears that it would lead to overdevelopment, damage the environment and kill off smaller businesses.

There were also "significant concerns" about increased traffic affecting the area similar to the problems faced at Longwater Retail Park on the other side of the city.