Budget supermarket chain Aldi has submitted plans for another store in Derby which would create around 40 new jobs.
The retailer has lodged a joint application, along with Heatherton Developments (a partnership between Ark Capital and William Davis), with Derby City Council, to build the new store on farmland off Rykneld Road, at Littleover’s Heatherton Village.
According to the application, the new store, which would offer almost 1,800 sq metres of space, would be located on land near to the Hollybrook pub.
The proposed store would be accessed from Rykneld Road and be served by more than 120 car parking spaces.
According to the application, it is hoped that the new Aldi will spark the redevelopment of land surrounding the site, bringing more new homes and businesses to the area.
In planning documents submitted to the city council by DLG Architects, on behalf of Aldi and Heatherton Developments, it said: “The application site is part of a larger area which is allocated for a mixture of housing, employment and extension to the Heatherton neighbourhood centre.
“The proposals, in the context of the planning policy for the site, strike a balance between what is economically viable, the needs and views of the local community and the principal requirements of both modern retailers and future development in and around the site.
“Not only could these proposals create an attractive building within a well maintained landscape they will also be an asset for the local community of Heatherton.
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“The construction process and the opening of this retail development will create new jobs within the Heatherton area.”
Plans for the Littleover Aldi have been in the pipeline for some time. Last year, the retailer held a consultation with local residents, feedback from which has been used to formulate its planning application.
As well as distributing a newsletter to thousands of households and businesses in the surrounding area, an exhibition was held at Heatherton Community Centre in October, allowing locals to view the initial plans and give their views.
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According to a report by BECG (Built Environment Communications Group), submitted as part of the application, the majority of residents supported the scheme.
It said: “Aldi has carefully reviewed all feedback received to date. The proposals have received a good level of local support, with 70% of all pre-application feedback received supporting the scheme in principle.
“Respondents noted that the development would be welcome in the local area and would save cost on time for Aldi shoppers who currently have to travel further afield.”