A new discount supermarket could be built near a hospital, creating 40 jobs.
Lidl has developed plans to open a branch towards the east of North Tyneside General Hospital, in North Shields.
If the proposals are approved, a new 2,149 sqm store will be constructed, with a sales area of 1,380 sqm, and an in-store bakery as well as customer toilets.
The site will also have 116 car parking spaces, including six for people with disabilities and nine parent and child spaces.
A Lidl spokesperson said: "The new store will be located on land to the south of Rake Lane.
"The site is currently vacant, part of the site was previously used for NHS accommodation. To the east, the site borders a nursery and care home, to the south a modern housing estate and to the west is North Tyneside General Hospital.
"The supermarket will create approximately 40 new full and part-time jobs for the local economy.
"It will feature an attractive glazed frontage, with a large car parking area. Landscaping is also proposed at the site, along with a new access to serve the foodstore."
Residents in the area are being asked to give their views on the proposals. A public exhibition will be held on January 28, from 1pm to 6pm, at Preston Grange Community Centre, Newington Drive, North Shields, where people can see the plans and provide feedback.
Lidl will submit a planning application to North Tyneside Council after the public consultation ends.
It is proposed the new store will be open between 8am to 10pm, Monday to Saturday, and 10am to 6pm on Sunday.
