Aldi 'delighted' by community support as Andover plans submitted

As previously reported Aldi wants to open a new shop on the site at Guilbert House, Greenwich Way, Andover. 

The company says it will be investing £7 million into the local economy and previously launched a public consultation.

Aldi currently has a store located on Weyhill Road, which is thought to be unaffected by the plans. 

Aldi Real Estate Director Matthias Daly said: "We are very pleased to have submitted the planning application for a new Aldi store in Andover.

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“We are very pleased to have submitted the planning application for a new Aldi store in Andover," said Aldi Real Estate Director Matthias Daly."During our consultation in December, we received 473 responses, with 85.9 per cent of respondents feeling that a new Aldi store would benefit the local area.

"We are delighted with the support shown so far and are committed to continued engagement with the local community and the council."

Key Details of the proposed Aldi store in Andover include a new community food store which will "significantly" improve choice for shoppers and reduce the need to travel to Aldi stores further afield.

Aldi says it will create up to 40 new, full-time equivalent jobs, paid at an industry-leading rate, above the National Living Wage.

The company says additional employment opportunities will be created during construction and supported through the supply chain.

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The site will include 110 car parking spaces, including accessible and parent and child spaces.

Also in the plans are four electric vehicle charging points with additional infrastructure installed so further points can be added.

There will also be planting and landscaping around the site to improve appearance and biodiversity.

More information is available on the project website – https://aldiconsultation.co.uk/andover