A HIGH Street opticians is hoping to expand into the vacant store next door.

Specsavers has applied for planning permission to expand its premises into the former Co-operative Travel store.

The former travel agent closed in 2016 following a merger with Thomas Cook, which has its own premises in Witton Street.

A separate planning application for new signage has also been submitted.

Specsavers was unable to comment when approached by the Guardian.