Developers behind plans for a new Tesco store on the outskirts of Stonehaven have not ruled out appealing against its recent refusal.

Councillors narrowly voted against the plans last month, amid fears it would take trade away from the town centre.

The decision came despite Tesco bosses arguing it would create 100 new jobs and could be open to customers by next Christmas.

Members of the Kincardine and Mearns area committee had backed the proposal, while council planners urged for it to be refused.

Retail rivals the Co-op - which has three branches in the town - and Ury Estate - which wants to build a supermarket on land nearby - also objected.

The plan was later thrown out by the infrastructure services committee, despite local councillors all voting for it.

Now the developers could

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