A CAR wash could soon be coming to Morrisons in Taunton – if plans are approved.

Car Park Valeting Ltd is in contract with the supermarket to open a number of ‘hand car wash pods’ at stores across the country.

If Taunton Deane Borough Council supports the plans, the new car valeting area will be set up over nine parking spaces at the store in Deller’s Wharf.

A design and access statement, drawn up by CHQ architects, says: “The proposed pod is within the northern area of the car park.

“The area is currently used for parking and will result in the loss of nine parking spaces.

“The proposed concession pod will provide an additional service to the supermarket’s existing customers.”

Somerset County Council has been consulted on the plans and has no objection.

Ben Willmott, a planning liaison officer for the authority, said in a letter to the borough council: “The site is subject to high volumes of vehicle movement on a daily basis.

“The proposed development would see a decrease in vehicle spaces on the site by approximately 2-3 per cent, however it has to be considered that a number of vehicle users that would use the car wash facility will be intending to shop at the supermarket.”