A shop which is closing as part of a controversial redevelopment in Amersham has announced it will be relocating to another site in the town.

Chilton Watson Opticians on Sycamore Road is currently still open for business and has reassured customers that it will not be closing down for good.

The shop is part of a development proposal by Angle Property which includes two other retail outlets – Iceland (which closed on December 31) and Cargo.

Plans for the redevelopment of the site, which were received by Chiltern District Council on December 22 last year, would see the existing building replaced with two retail/restaurant units and as many as 35 new flats.

In a statement put up in their shop window, Clive Kennell from Chilton Watson Opticians said: “Due to the redevelopment of this site, we will be moving to new premises within the town.

“When we have more information on our new location we will let you all know.”

As of yet, there is no timescale for when the council will rule on the plans.

What are your thoughts about the proposed development? Email Will Burton at william.burton@london.newsquest.co.uk with your comments.