We moved to our current (rented) home while I was pregnant with DC1, from a not very nice area, as DH and I wanted to raise our child in a quieter area, with more like-minded families as neighbours, and good schools. We're just off a 40mph dual carriageway, but not close enough that it's a problem. We found out today that a discount supermarket chain want to build a new store over the road - this would literally be the entire view from the front windows! There is another supermarket on the opposite corner, which has been there for yonks and is surrounded by 'community' shops including a hairdresser, florist, pharmacy, etc. I'm so worried about the possibility of this new supermarket, I've seen what's happened to other residential areas they've built branches in, and I don't want my lovely area to change! I'm going to object at every level/opportunity, but AIBU to worry so much? Does anyone have any similar experiences that turned out ok? As things stand, DH and I are anticipating another house move in the next year, before we have to submit nursery applications for DS. We're hoping to make a start on DC2 this year too!