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Proposed Lidl store development in Connah’s Quay
Published: 25/11/2021
97ɫ is pleased that Lidl GB intends to submit a planning application to bring a new Lidl store to Connah’s Quay on the site of the former Somerfield/Co-op store, High Street.
Lidl is proposing a significant investment at Connah’s Quay which will regenerate this prominent, brownfield site and provide a new modern 1,414 sq. m Lidl store, offering improved local choice. The plans include:
- Replacement of the existing building with a new, energy efficient Lidl store which will include solar panels on the roof and electric vehicle charging points in the car park.
- Refurbishment of the external areas and the existing car park to provide 160 parking spaces.
Before a planning application is submitted to 97ɫ, Lidl will be consulting with the local community. You can view the draft planning application documents online at .
97ɫ’s Leader, Councillor Ian Roberts, said:
“We are really encouraged to see that Lidl are actively seeking to invest in this area of Deeside, this will bring new work opportunities and see the current location transformed with a new store and shopping experience at this gateway location which is really welcome. Council officers have been in discussion with Lidl for some time to turn this into a reality and those discussions have more borne fruit.”
97ɫlor Martin White said:
“As local member for the Wepre ward, I am absolutely delighted to see the progress that is being made on the former supermarket site in Connah’s Quay. I encourage all residents to have their say on the proposals that have been put forward.”
97ɫlor for Shotton West, Councillor Sean Bibby, said:
“I’m very pleased to see Lidl present plans for the former Somerfield site at Connah’s Quay, it has been vacant for a number of years and there have been ongoing issues with anti social behaviour and vandalism which redevelopment will hopefully address. It is a site of strategic importance in the regeneration of both Connah’s Quay and Shotton and will hopefully be a great addition to this area and increase footfall on Shotton High Street. I encourage all residents to engage with the consultation process to provide their views.”