Plans for a new Aldi store, which would see a multi-million-pound investment in Thornaby, have now been submitted.
Aldi and GMI Developments Ltd (GMI) have put in a joint planning application to Stockton Council for a new food store off Allensway.
If approved the scheme will deliver a multi-million pound investment to the local area and create up to 30 much-needed new jobs, say Aldi.
The design includes “a high-quality, carefully designed food store, alongside landscaping and free customer car parking”.
The supermarket plans received a “very positive response” when unveiled at a public exhibition in January, said an Aldi spokesperson, with around 87% of all feedback received from the local community in support of a new Aldi store in Thornaby.
The spokesperson added: “We are encouraged by the support we‘ve received from the local community for our plans.
"At our exhibition many local residents told us they currently have to travel to Stockton, Yarm, or Middlesbrough to shop with us.
"We feel a new store offers a great opportunity to increase local shopping choice and improve convenience for residents in Thornaby and the surrounding areas.”
Chris Gilman, managing director of GMI Developments, said: “Following the council’s excellent work in helping with the regeneration of the Pavilion Shopping Centre and our redevelopment of the Tristar Neasham site last year, the proposed development with Aldi represents another opportunity to enhance Thornaby town centre.”
Stockton Council will now determine the application and a decision is expected to be made in early Summer.
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