ALDI is proposing a new food store in Egremont, at the previously dormant site on East Road/Wyndham Place.

The area, which has been vacant since 2020, was initially a petrol station and Ford dealership.

Designated as an 'opportunity site', which is suitable for commercial and employment development within the emerging local plan, Aldi is proposing to redevelop the site with a new store, in order to 'improve retail choice locally', and 'bring the site back into productive use'.

In addition to regenerating a long-term vacant site, the proposals will deliver investment and provide new jobs for the Egremont community.

According to Aldi, the plans for Egremont will provide:

  • An investment of £6million into the local economy
  • A brand new, Aldi food store with a net sales area of 1,390sqm
  • 86 car parking spaces including five accessible parking spaces and nine parent & child spaces
  • Four electric vehicle charging points with infrastructure in place to increase this number in the future
  • The creation of up to 40 new, full-time equivalent jobs for local people
  • Additional employment opportunities during construction of the store and in the supply chain
  • Attractive landscaping incorporated around the site to improve its appearance

Aldi said it is keen to engage with the local community, therefore it will be displaying its vision for a new food store via a virtual consultation which will be online at www.aldiconsultation.co.uk/egremont from Wednesday December 6 to Monday December 18.

Aldi hasissued a newsletter to around 2,000 properties in the local area to inform them of the consultation details.

A spokesperson for Aldi said: "We're delighted to announce our plans for a new store on East Road/Wyndham Place in Egremont."

“We'd like to encourage all residents in the area to view the virtual exhibition and let us know what they think about our proposals."

Aldi is aiming to submit an application to Cumberland Council in early 2024, following the community consultation process.