Carshalton is getting itself another coffee shop.

This time in the form of a Costa which will open in the now-closed Family Choice Supermarket in Wrythe Lane.

The chain first applied for planning permission in February, citing a need for coffee shops in high streets.

"Figures published in 2014 in a report by industry analysts, Allegra Strategies, show that British high streets are enjoying significant economic and social benefits brought by the rise of branded and independent coffee shops," a planning statement said.

"The report draws on research with over 2,000 consumers and local businesses.

"The role of coffee shops on the High Street 2014 report demonstrates that the presence of coffee shops typically boost local high street economies by 2 to 4 per cent through a combination of increased footfall and dwell time.

"Footfall studies show that branded coffee shops can increase high street footfall by up to 28 per cent and 52 per cent of consumers interviewed for the study are more likely to shop for longer when there are coffee shops nearby."

This week that application was approved.

The store will be allowed to open between 7am and 7pm, Monday to Friday, between 7.30am and 6pm on Saturdays and from 8am to 5.30pm on Sundays and bank holidays.