The new application is for a larger store than in previous applications and is for a single Lidl store on the land that they own, It also has a new entrance via Fieldings Road that fits in well with work being undertaken on cycling provision in the area.
We understand that Lidl has acquired additional land to enlarge the area at the bottom of Fieldings Road to make this entrance viable and probably better than in previous applications that was to the city centre end of the site.
Councillor Sharon Ball said: "I am delighted with this new application it brings a scheme closure that I have been working on closely with Lidl for well over two years now.
I will be supporting this application and encourage the community that have been waiting so long for this store to get behind the application that will bring a relief to a blighted area".
This application we understand has no relation to previous schemes that were jointly with the other land owner on the former Herman Miller site and is a stand alone application from Lidl directly relating to land that they own.
Lib Dem campaigner Sarah Moore said: "This is great news for the local community and it will allow local people to be able to shop in a reasonable priced store in their own community.
I would also like to thank Sharon for her tireless work to bring this about".
