Submitted alongside Monte Blackburn, the Issa brothers' property arm, the application was granted during the Colne and District Committee. While this isn’t something that can determine a planning application on its own, it is a genuine concern for local residents and one that shouldn’t be ignored. M&S says the Colne store will be similar to its other food halls at the Trafford Centre and Harrogate and create 70 jobs. Popeye's fast food restaurant put in plans on the site last year, but this was withdrawn after getting more than 50 objections, with M&S coming in its place. He said: “I voted against the M&S planning application.