Lidl unveils plan to build store in Surrey with 40 jobs created
A budget supermarket giant could be opening a new store in Surrey.
Lidl has set its sights on Walton-on-Thames and is now asking for neighbours and shoppers to have their say as it prepares to submit its plans.
The new grocery store has earmarked a site on New Zealand Avenue, following investment from the supermarket chain.
If plans are approved, the shop will be built on the land previously occupied by a Homebase store
The proposals also include up to 20 residential apartments, including affordable housing, on land to the south of the building.
A consultation website suggests Lidl will seek outline planning approval for this section of the site, with detailed proposals to come forward at a later date.
Featuring the iconic middle aisle, Lidl’s popular bakery, and customer toilets with baby-changing facilities, the proposed supermarket could be the newest addition to Walton’s high street.
The store’s plans also include rapid electric vehicle charging points, dedicated accessible and parent-and-child parking bays, and covered bicycle parking.
The development will also feature solar panels to help power the store and ‘thoughtfully designed’ landscaping to spruce up the surrounding area.
The area stands to gain up to 40 new jobs if the application for the proposed multi-million-pound development is to be granted by the council.
To get the views of residents, Lidl will host an in-person consultation event on Tuesday, June 17, between 6pm and 8:30pm, at Walton Cricket Club.
Residents will be able to have their say on the proposed development during a public consultation, which is running online.
The online consultation will allow people to view the plans in detail while providing feedback, comments and suggestions.
Those wishing to take part in the consultation can do so here.