Support Lidl in Shaftesbury

Lidl are proposing a new foodstore on the former Cattle Market at Christy’s Lane, Shaftesbury.
The new store will extend to 2,080 sq. m (Gross Internal Area) with a sales area of 1,261 sq. m. The development will be supported by 119 free customer parking spaces at surface level, including 8 disabled spaces and 8 parent and child spaces. Vehicular access/egress to the site will be off Christy’s Lane.
Benefits of the Proposed Development
The new Lidl foodstore will provide the following benefits to Shaftesbury and the surrounding area:
• While Limited Assortment Discounters such as Lidl have become an increasingly popular destination for food shopping, there is currently a gap in provision in Shaftesbury.
• The new Lidl in Shaftesbury will therefore provide a qualitative improvement in local food shopping, bringing increased choice and competition, while at the same time reducing the need to travel to stores further afield;
• The new Lidl will provide greater choice and competition in local food shopping;
• The new Lidl will create around 40 new jobs with a mix of part-time and full-time roles;
• The development of the foodstore on this site accords with the National Planning Policy Framework which supports sustainable economic development;
• The new store will improve choice and promote competition with up to 30% cost savings;
• Lidl stock a variety of unique product lines which are not available from other mainstream retailers; and
• The majority (61%) of Lidl’s permanent products are sourced from British suppliers, including 100% of our eggs, dairy and fresh meat, which all carry the national Red Tractor logo assuring that they are locally sourced and meet guaranteed farming standards.