The proposed site is located on Zoar Street, Lower Gornal.

Aldi’s proposal for Lower Gornal offers:

  • A new, modestly sized food store with a new sales area of 1315m2
  • Parking spaces for 115 cars, including 6 accessible bays, 6 parent-and-child spaces and 2 electric vehicle charging points
  • Free customer car parking together with bicycle parking
  • A new pharmacy replacing the existing Egginton JT Ltd. store at the site with a provision of 10 parking spaces
  • Between 40 and 50 full and part-time permanent local jobs
  • Additional employment opportunities during the construction period and via the supply chain
  • Attractive landscaping throughout the site to enhance its appearance
  • A high-quality design which offers a contemporary shopping experience
  • A multi-million-pound investment into the local area
  • Increased business rates and other revenues for the local council