Earmarked for land on Hillview Road in the West Tullos Industrial estate in the south of the city, the showroom would be the dealer group’s first Scottish site.

The new site would include aftersales services, parts sales and a smart repair bay, as well as selling new and used vehicles from across the Ford range.

The land was bought by Knight Property Group last February and was previously the base of Tyseal.

Knight Property Group demolished 20 multi-let units shortly after the deal was completed saying they were “dilapidated, outdated and not fit for purpose”.

Aurora Planning, which submitted the proposals on Knight Property Group’s behalf, said TrustFord would bring a “much sought-after offering”.