A new Aldi store for Bridlington

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food St John s Street, A new Aldi Aldi, the award-winning discount food retailer, is preparing a joint proposal with Lateral Property Group for a new discount food store with associated car parking

1 food St John s Street, A new Aldi Aldi, the award-winning discount food retailer, is preparing a joint proposal with Lateral Property Group for a new discount food store with associated car parking on St John s Street,. The proposed store would be Aldi s second in. Located to the north of Kwik Fit, in place of the former Jewson builder s merchant and a closed petrol station, the proposed store would complement the existing retail offer in and increase both shopping choice and convenience for local residents. Aldi s proposal would generate new employment and rejuvenate this site into a use that is more appropriate for the area. The proposal offers: A vibrant, modern medium sized food store Improved shopping choice for residents to the north of and the surrounding areas, offering high-quality deeply discounted produce Convenient access by foot and bus, as well as free customer car parking for those travelling by car Up to 30 new jobs, with additional construction jobs and a multi-million-pound investment in the local area The site is in an ideal location for the introduction of a new food store as it is close to nearby residential areas and local bus routes. Aerial view MORE CHOICE FOR RESIDENTS IN As communities continue to feel the pinch, consumers are increasingly looking for better value brands to help make their money go further during difficult times. It is therefore important that residents have access to a range of nearby shopping facilities. Aldi s existing store on Bessingby Way is extremely popular and will remain trading. The introduction of a second Aldi store in will bring considerable benefits and increase convenience for residents in the north of and the surrounding areas. Aldi customers typically save between 30 and 40 per cent on their shopping without compromising on quality. Everyday items are available at low prices offering residents an alternative to traditional supermarkets.

The proposal Proposed site plan THE ALDI FOOD STORE The proposed food store will have a net sales area of approximately 1,125 sqm and gross internal area of 1,585 sqm with free car parking for

2 The proposal Proposed site plan THE ALDI FOOD STORE The proposed food store will have a net sales area of approximately 1,125 sqm and gross internal area of 1,585 sqm with free car parking for customers and new landscaping. Aldi s proposal is for a low level single-storey building, of similar height to the existing commercial building on-site. The proposed building has been carefully positioned within the site to shield the main store activity from residential properties to the rear of the site on Lawson Road. There will be no windows on the rear elevations, so residents on Lawson Road will not be overlooked. LOCAL EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITIES The new Aldi food store will create up to 30 new job opportunities, including managerial positions, with additional construction jobs as well and supply chain opportunities. Aldi aims to provide flexible jobs for local people and aims for all of its store managers to be local. Complementing the local area The proposed Aldi store will provide an additional retail offer to and provide another option for shoppers in the north of, helping to keep spend local. Unlike other large retailers, Aldi has a unique offering and does not act as a one-stop shop. Aldi meets only a proportion of its customer s convenience needs, meaning customers are likely to use other local shops in town centre to fulfil their grocery shopping requirements. Pedestrian Access The proposal includes new pedestrian access points including a new pedestrian crossing on St John s Street, improving access and local connectivity and helping people to access the store on foot.

Design and landscaping design The aim of the development is to provide a high-quality, attractive new store, which will enhance the appearance of this part of St John s Street whilst providing a

3 Design and landscaping design The aim of the development is to provide a high-quality, attractive new store, which will enhance the appearance of this part of St John s Street whilst providing a modern shopping environment for the community. Aldi has carefully developed its proposal to ensure the scale of the building is in keeping with its surroundings and fits in with existing nearby homes. To achieve this, a modern design is proposed. The new store will be single-storey, offering a fresh, contemporary and highquality design. The proposed architectural detailing will use a combination of materials including a cantilevered canopy over a glazed shop front and store entrance. landscaping Aldi takes great pride in the style and design of its stores, with landscaping schemes a key part of creating an attractive and welcoming environment. Aldi has given careful consideration to the landscaping on site in order to provide a visually appealing development and proposes new landscaping on the site frontage along St John s Street, including a mix of new low level planting. Proposed Aldi store

Highways and car parking Proposed elevations Access Vehicular access to the site would be provided from St John s Street, with the introduction of a right hand turn lane.

4 Highways and car parking Proposed elevations Access Vehicular access to the site would be provided from St John s Street, with the introduction of a right hand turn lane. A new pedestrian link to the site would be provided off St John s Street, ensuring good pedestrian connections to the nearby surrounding residential areas. The site provides a good level of access to local public transport, with bus stops along St John s Street, Queensgate, Quay Road and Brett Street providing frequent services and located within an easy walk of the proposed store entrance, the nearest being approximately 130m from the store entrance. Given the site is located within a predominantly residential area and has good levels of access to local bus services, a significant proportion of visitors to the store are expected to travel by sustainable modes including walking, cycling and public transport. A Travel Plan will also be introduced at the store to encourage staff and customers (where appropriate) to travel by more sustainable modes than single occupancy car journeys. Traffic The capacity of the junction and the traffic impact of the proposed development will be fully assessed as part of the Transport Assessment which will be prepared as part of the planning application. This Assessment will look at the operation of the local highway network, including St John s Street, both with and without the proposed development. The traffic assessment will be agreed with the council s highways officer. Car parking An appropriate level of car parking will be provided to serve the new Aldi food store. The development includes 78 car parking spaces, including four dedicated disabled badge spaces and seven parent and child spaces. Covered cycle parking will be provided at the store as part of Aldi s commitment to provide for sustainable modes of travel. Deliveries An Aldi food store is a modest scale supermarket. Aldi stocks a carefully selected range of approximately 1,300 lines, compared to a typical supermarket such as Morrisons or Tesco, which stock in excess of 20,000 lines. As a result, an Aldi food store will generally require only two to three deliveries per day, which is supplemented by two smaller deliveries of bread and milk. Aldi operate a closely managed servicing arrangement for each of its stores. All manoeuvring takes place within the site and a unique delivery ramp arrangement removes the need for external activity and is very efficient.

5 Being a good neighbour Proposed elevations Being a good neighbour Aldi stores are often located close to local communities. As a result, Aldi has developed a number of neighbourhood friendly practices: Aldi aims for its store managers to be local, which allows them to react quickly and sympathetically to any local issues The unique delivery system used by Aldi enables products to be transferred directly from the vehicle straight into the store, without the need for external movement of goods. This reduces external activity and the potential for inconvenience to neighbours Unlike most supermarkets, which operate extended or 24hr opening periods, Aldi stores typically open between 8am and 10pm Monday-Saturday with opening hours on Sunday between 10am and 4pm Aldi is committed to being a responsible neighbour and will work closely with the local community to ensure that any disturbance is kept to a minimum through from construction to when the store is open SCHEME BENEFITS Improved shopping choice for residents in, offering high-quality deeply discounted produce Up to 30 new local jobs as well as additional jobs during construction and supply chain opportunities A multi-million-pound investment into the local area Convenient access for residents in the north of and the surrounding areas, as well as free customer car parking The opportunity for linked trips between the proposed Aldi food store and other nearby local businesses including those in Town Centre

6 Proposed site plan

7 Aerial view

WELCOME PROPOSALS FOR PENTAVIA RETAIL PARK WELCOME TO OUR EXHIBITION WHICH SETS OUT OUR PLANS TO DEVELOP THE PENTAVIA RETAIL PARK SITE.

WELCOME PROPOSALS FOR PENTAVIA RETAIL PARK WELCOME TO OUR EXHIBITION WHICH SETS OUT OUR PLANS TO DEVELOP THE PENTAVIA RETAIL PARK SITE. WELCOME WELCOME TO OUR EXHIBITION WHICH SETS OUT OUR PLANS TO DEVELOP THE PENTAVIA RETAIL PARK SITE. The purpose of the exhibition is to provide the community with the opportunity to view our initial ideas