Aldi revives plans for new supermarket in Shropshire town - that could create 40 new jobs
The proposal was originally revealed back in 2023.
Budget supermarket Aldi is reviving plans to build a new store in a Shropshire town.
The firm revealed plans for an Ellesmere supermarket back in 2023, but the store has not materialised.
Now Aldi says it is “bringing back plans to build a new store in Ellesmere.”
The move would create 40 new jobs.
The firm said the site for the shop is still that revealed in 2023, on land off the A495 Scotland Street, opposite Ellesmere Business Park.
It added that it has “updated” its plans after discussions with Shropshire Council.
The company has pointed to the results of its own 2023 consultation which it says “saw 89 per cent of 900 respondents register their support for the proposals”.
Stephen Jones, real estate manager for Aldi, said: "We're delighted to announce our plans for a new food store at this site in Ellesmere.
“Having previously had such a positive response to our proposals for Ellesmere, we’re excited to be presenting them once again, following productive discussions with planning officers.
“We’d like to encourage everyone in the local area to let us know what they think about our plans and look forward to working with residents and stakeholders to deliver a new Aldi food store for the area.”
The company currently has stores at Oswestry and Whitchurch. but it says the Ellesmere site would “significantly cut travel times for local shoppers”, and create 40 new, full-time jobs paid at £13.50 per hour.
Access to the store would be available via a new link road, which has already been granted planning permission.
This road would branch off to the south of the A495 Scotland Street, offering a direct access point to the 128 parking spaces available in the customer car park.
Pedestrians and cyclists will also be able to use the main access point, with walkways and crossings promoting active, sustainable travel to and from the store.
Aldi says it will be hosting virtual consultation on the store, running from Monday, April 27, to Monday, May 11.
People can find details about the plans at www.aldiconsultation.co.uk/ellesmere and use the online feedback form to comment.
In addition to visiting the virtual exhibition, people can find out more information and provide their feedback by calling the Freephone information number 0800 066 8941 or emailing North@consultation online.co.uk.
Aldi says it is aiming to submit an application to Shropshire Council in the coming months.
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