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Lidl GB is preparing a planning application for a new Lidl foodstore for Thornbury, on Midland Way. Lidl is proposing to make a significant investment into Thornbury which will increase local shopping choice, providing our famous high quality products at competitive prices to help with the rising cost of living.
Lidl intends to demolish the existing warehouse building once Alexandra Workwear has relocated and replace it with a modern, fit-for-purpose new foodstore. To complement the new store the redevelopment will provide a new customer car park, including accessible and parent & child spaces, and new landscaping across the site.
Once you have reviewed the website, we would love to hear what you think about the plans. Should you have any questions, please contact 0800 089 0361 or email lidlthornbury@new-stores.co.uk.
North Elevation The proposed development site is located off Midland Way in Thornbury and is bounded by Whitebridge Gardens to the East. The site is currently occupied by Alexandra Workwear warehouse and a new Lidl foodstore would replace this building once they have relocated.
Maps Data: Google, ©2023 Getmapping, Infoterra Ltd & Bluesky, Maxar Technologies Lidl’s proposed new store will be built to the latest energy efficient and environmental standards, and will include:
A modern and spacious layout, with a 1,341 sqm sales area including our in-store baker
A total of 95 car parking spaces including accessible, parent and child and rapid EV charging spaces
Covered cycle parking at the front of the store
Enhanced environmental features, including two Rapid Electric Vehicle Charging points, with in-built capacity for more spaces as demand increases, and solar (photovoltaic) panels on the roof
Extending the pedestrian access to the north into the site is being explored
Since establishing itself in Great Britain in 1994, Lidl has experienced continuous growth and today has over 31,000 employees, 960 stores and 13 regional distribution centres in England, Scotland and Wales.
Social responsibility and sustainability are at the core of the company’s daily operations, with the company placing a strong emphasis on its responsibility for people, society and the environment. Lidl GB is passionate about working with British producers and sources two thirds of its products from British suppliers.
Lidl pay above the National Living Wage with a starting rate of £11 per hour and no zero hour contracts.
Lidl first opened its doors in Great Britain in 1994 and currently has over 31,000 employees, over 960 stores and 13 distribution centres in England, Scotland and Wales. Lidl takes pride in providing top quality products at low prices.
The Lidl retail philosophy is focused on simplicity and maximum efficiency at every stage of the business, from supplier to customer, enabling the company to sell high quality own brand and well-known products at low prices.
Lidl GB has long been committed to increasing wages in line with the cost of living, with a combined investment of over £50 million into hourly wages over the past five years. From March 2022, the retailer made its biggest ever investment into colleague wages, making it one of the highest paying supermarkets in the UK. In March 2023, the entry-level wage at Lidl increased to £11 an hour, making the company one of the most competitive in the industry. Lidl does not operate zero hours contracts.
We have pledged to invest £15 billion into British food and farming by 2025, with two thirds of our products coming from British suppliers, providing our customers with fresh, locally sourced, high quality produce at excellent value. 100% of our own-brand core eggs, milk, cream, butter, fresh beef and fresh primary chicken is British. We have signed the NFU Fruit and Veg Pledge and the Back British Farming Charter. All of our British fresh meat, dairy and fruit and veg is Red Tractor Assured.
Lidl GB sells over 100 different Fairtrade certified products throughout the year, from bananas originating from Colombia, tea picked in Kenya and cocoa for our chocolate, grown in Cote d’Ivoire. In addition to the products we sell all year round, we proudly support specific Fairtrade campaigns such as Fairtrade Fortnight.
The proposed store will meet Lidl’s high sustainability standards which are intended to minimise environmental impact over the lifetime of the store.
We will consider all feedback received and where possible and appropriate incorporate it into the plans. We will submit a new planning application in the coming weeks.
We encourage everyone to complete a feedback form to have their say. If you would like to know how to submit a letter of support for the planning application once it has been submitted, please contact lidlthornbury@new-stores.co.uk.
A similar Lidl store North Elevation 
