Here's what a new Lidl planned for Shrewsbury could look like

The proposal was first submitted last year and has undergone major changes since.

Computer generated images show what a new Lidl store planned for Shrewsbury could look like - if planners give it the go-ahead.

What the Lidl store planned for Shrewsbury's Welshpool Road could look like.placeholder image
What the Lidl store planned for Shrewsbury's Welshpool Road could look like. | Picture: Shropshire Council planning portal

The budget supermarket applied to Shropshire Council for permission to build the store off Welshpool Road in Bicton Heath last year.

What the Lidl store planned for Shrewsbury's Welshpool Road could look like from Welshpool Road.placeholder image
What the Lidl store planned for Shrewsbury's Welshpool Road could look like from Welshpool Road. | Picture: Shropshire Council planning portal

The proposal has been subject to changes while going through the planning process, with original plans for a drive-thru coffee shop and retail unit replaced by a care home earlier this year.

What the Lidl store planned for Shrewsbury's Welshpool Road could look like from Welshpool Road.placeholder image
What the Lidl store planned for Shrewsbury's Welshpool Road could look like from Welshpool Road. | Picture: Shropshire Council planning portal

The supermarket would be on land off Welshpool Road, and would be accessed from Little Oxon Lane.

What the Lidl store planned for Shrewsbury's Welshpool Road could look like from Little Oxon Lane.placeholder image
What the Lidl store planned for Shrewsbury's Welshpool Road could look like from Little Oxon Lane. | Picture: Shropshire Council planning portal

The site for the care home is to the north of the development.

What the Lidl store planned for Shrewsbury's Welshpool Road could look like from Welshpool Road.placeholder image
What the Lidl store planned for Shrewsbury's Welshpool Road could look like from Welshpool Road. | Picture: Shropshire Council planning portal

Images included with the plans from the developers show what the scheme could look like if it gets the green light.

What the Lidl store planned for Shrewsbury's Welshpool Road could look like.placeholder image
What the Lidl store planned for Shrewsbury's Welshpool Road could look like. | Picture: Shropshire Council planning portal

The plans have received a mixed response with some locals welcoming the prospect of a budget supermarket in the area, but others raising concerns about the impact on traffic.

The community was also angered by the removal of a hedgerow on the site which sparked a host of complaints to local councillors.

The neighbouring Co-operative store has also objected to the plans for the development.

A decision on the proposal will be taken at a later date.

Comment Guidelines

Iconic Media encourages reader discussion on our stories. User feedback, insights and back-and-forth exchanges add a rich layer of context to reporting. Please review our Community Guidelines before commenting.

Local news you can trust
Follow us
© 2026 Iconic Media Group Ltd. All rights reserved.Cookie SettingsTerms and ConditionsPrivacy notice