Plans for a new neighbourhood centre in Northallerton have been submitted.
Discount food retailer Aldi, in partnership with Eshton Group, has applied for permission to develop phase one of the scheme centre as part of the North Northallerton site.
The proposed location on land to the east of Darlington Road and south of North Moor Road is described as a “gateway site” to the area.
Developers say “the design, layout and landscaping have been carefully planned, to create a positive first impression.
“The centre has been strategically positioned away from the existing roundabout, to create as much public open space as possible.”
The proposals would include:
- Approximately 110 full and part-time jobs for local people
- A combined investment of £8m
- A new Aldi food store, to improve local retail choice
- Starbucks coffee shop
- Burger King restaurant
- Greggs sandwich shop
- A further retail unit
The developers claim the scheme has attracted a “significant” level of local support during the public consultation in November with more than 250 responses and over 76 per cent of respondents supported the proposals.
A spokesperson for Aldi, said: “We are delighted to have submitted our plans for a new local neighbourhood centre in North Northallerton.
“We’d like to thank the community for their high level of engagement with our consultation, and the great level of support we have received throughout the consultation process.
“We’re looking forward to our plans being determined by North Yorkshire Council. A new Aldi food store at this site would greatly improve the local retail offer, and deliver a great boost to the local economy, creating up to 40 new, full-time equivalent jobs for local people.”
A spokesperson from Eshton Group said: “We are excited about the potential of this proposed development in North Northallerton. Collaborating with Aldi to introduce this neighbourhood centre aligns perfectly with our commitment to creating vibrant, community-focused spaces.
“We eagerly await the decision by North Yorkshire Council and remain committed to delivering a development that will contribute positively to the local landscape.”
North Yorkshire Council will determine the application, with a decision expected to be made in the coming months.
To view the application click here.
Anyone who would like to find out more details about the proposals can contact a member of the project team on the Freephone information line, 0800 298 7040, visit the project website https://aldiconsultation.co.uk/northnorthallerton or email feedback@consultation-online.co.uk.
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