A West Bridgford development of a new Lidl along with a Starbucks drive-thru plus three shops and a gym, gets the go-ahead.
The plans for the development includes a 1,590 sq m Lidl store, Starbucks coffee shop with a drive-thru, a 929 sq m gym, three small shops for regional and local traders, and a 180-space car park with 13 disabled and parent and child spaces.
Frank Gillespie Development Director at Wilford Lane Developments said: “We’re very pleased with the council’s decision to approve our proposals for the Wilford Lane site in West Bridgford.
“This development will bring investment, employment opportunities – overall, the site will create approximately 80 new jobs – and improved retail choice to the local area, all while breathing new life into a key local site that has been left disused for a number of years.”
The site – a derelict piece of land on Wilford Lane between the Becket School and the Roko Health Club – has been left abandoned for almost a decade following Sainsbury’s decision not to build an 80,000 sq ft store there.
Original plans for the site included a new pub, but those plans were rejected by the planning committee, the pub was removed and the plans re-submitted. These are the new plans and have now been passed.
Dominic Bryan, Lidl GB’s Regional Head of Property, said: “We’re really excited to be bringing a new, modern Lidl store to West Bridgford as part of Simon’s Developments’ proposals for the site on Wilford Lane. Our store will create around 40 new full and part-time jobs for local people and enhance shopping choice in the town, especially for those living close by.
“The store will include our full range of award-winning, low-cost, high-quality products, as well as an in-store bakery.”