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Almost 600 jobs will be created. Plans suggest there would be 411 new car parking spaces, with 250 spaces shared with the Eastgate Shopping Centre. Mr Smith, said the council didn’t have a “silver bullet” which would reject the plans. He added: “Retailers just aren’t in there. “Homes will be on top of the Asda, which will be on top of a car park. “It’s vitally important the Asda stays in the town centre. “There was a lot of concern when the application was submitted that we would be left without one, but Asda are keen to stay in the Eastgate and the town centre.”