Lidl GB has launched an online public consultation on plans for a new store in Southport.

The plans are for a new foodstore and parking that would occupy land off Marine Drive and Crossens Way. Part of the site would also be developed into eight small business units, with dedicated parking.

Lidl’s proposals for a modern, spacious supermarket could create around 30 new full and part-time jobs for the local area, and bring a second store to the seaside town.

The new Lidl store would have a 1,256 sqm sales area, and include an in-store bakery, customer toilets and 111 car parking spaces including disabled, parent & child spaces and rapid electric vehicle charging points.

The public are invited to comment on the proposals via a dedicated website marinedrive.expansion.lidl.co.uk and through a leaflet which is being delivered to properties in the area. Residents with questions about the proposals can also call Lidl’s consultation team directly on Freephone number 0800 089 0361.

Lidl’s Regional Head of Property, Stuart Jardine, commented: “Our existing Southport store is very popular and we have been looking for the right site to bring a second store to the town for some time.

"We are keen to engage with the local community and so we’re launching a ‘virtual’ public consultation in order to give everyone an opportunity to review our plans.

"We would encourage residents to provide their questions and comments via the project website or the consultation leaflet.”

A joint planning application has been submitted with Saltmarsh Estates, who wish to develop eight small business units on part of the site. The units would range in size from 114 to 234 sq. m (gross) and have 38 dedicated parking spaces. The employment units will have their own access/egress junction and could create between 30 and 60 jobs, depending on the mix of occupiers.

Lidl has plans for significant investment in the area in the coming months, with ambitious expansion plans across Sefton, Liverpool and Wirral. The new supermarkets form part of the company’s £1.45bn investment in its expansion across Great Britain in 2019 and 2020




https://marinedrive.expansion.lidl.co.uk/

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Originally Posted by roving-eye

Lidl GB has launched an online public consultation on plans for a new store in Southport.

The plans are for a new foodstore and parking that would occupy land off Marine Drive and Crossens Way. Part of the site would also be developed into eight small business units, with dedicated parking.

Lidl’s proposals for a modern, spacious supermarket could create around 30 new full and part-time jobs for the local area, and bring a second store to the seaside town.

The new Lidl store would have a 1,256 sqm sales area, and include an in-store bakery, customer toilets and 111 car parking spaces including disabled, parent & child spaces and rapid electric vehicle charging points.

The public are invited to comment on the proposals via a dedicated website marinedrive.expansion.lidl.co.uk and through a leaflet which is being delivered to properties in the area. Residents with questions about the proposals can also call Lidl’s consultation team directly on Freephone number 0800 089 0361.

Lidl’s Regional Head of Property, Stuart Jardine, commented: “Our existing Southport store is very popular and we have been looking for the right site to bring a second store to the town for some time.

"We are keen to engage with the local community and so we’re launching a ‘virtual’ public consultation in order to give everyone an opportunity to review our plans.

"We would encourage residents to provide their questions and comments via the project website or the consultation leaflet.”

A joint planning application has been submitted with Saltmarsh Estates, who wish to develop eight small business units on part of the site. The units would range in size from 114 to 234 sq. m (gross) and have 38 dedicated parking spaces. The employment units will have their own access/egress junction and could create between 30 and 60 jobs, depending on the mix of occupiers.

Lidl has plans for significant investment in the area in the coming months, with ambitious expansion plans across Sefton, Liverpool and Wirral. The new supermarkets form part of the company’s £1.45bn investment in its expansion across Great Britain in 2019 and 2020




https://marinedrive.expansion.lidl.co.uk/

Whilst another store would be welcome, however entering or leaving onto the Marine Drive where the speed limit is 50 mph could be dangerous.

Originally Posted by cotton man

Whilst another store would be welcome, however entering or leaving onto the Marine Drive where the speed limit is 50 mph could be dangerous.

Good point.....However, limits can be altered without too much fuss. The 30mph limit could be extended to take in the stores entrance.

Originally Posted by r4dent

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I hope you were going to mention that it is a daft place to locate a supermarket. A few industrial buildings are no harm as it is quiet - but a supermarket with traffic in and out continuously at that location is asking for trouble. A food store near to the sewerage works when the wind changes is not really good - Anyway - isn't it still marshland around there?

Originally Posted by The PNP

Good point.....However, limits can be altered without too much fuss. The 30mph limit could be extended to take in the stores entrance.

Oh here we go again with Southport's usual 'cyclo-facist' reducing speed limits, creating his personal 'highway' no doubt also!
At least this retailer is attempting some public consultation (even though its not working) which is more than Sefton has ever attempted with its 'pop-up permanent cycle lanes which aren't reviewed and never used........

Originally Posted by Tallboy

Oh here we go again with Southport's usual 'cyclo-facist' reducing speed limits, creating his personal 'highway' no doubt also!
At least this retailer is attempting some public consultation (even though its not working) which is more than Sefton has ever attempted with its 'pop-up permanent cycle lanes which aren't reviewed and never used........

You need to get out more.