Lidl seeks planning permission for new store in Linwood, Paisley
What happened
Lidl has submitted a request to Renfrewshire Council for planning permission to open a new discount food store in Linwood Road, Paisley. The proposed location is the site of the former St James Business Centre, which was demolished last year. A planning statement prepared by Rapleys LLP stated that the proposal would create 40 new jobs if the application is approved.
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Why it matters
The proposal aims to provide a modern discount food store for residents in the locality, which the planning statement claims would improve customer choice and enhance the shopping experience. The proposal also indicated that a retail impact assessment was conducted for the site.
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Who's involved
- LidlSeeking planning permission to open a new discount food store.
- Renfrewshire CouncilThe local authority reviewing the planning application.
Who could feel it
Possible knock-on effectsThese are possibilities Brind reasoned out, not predictions, and not advice. Most are not stated in any report.
Possible ripples
Who this could reach next, traced step by step from the reporting. Possibilities worth considering, not forecasts.- Lidl's new store application may trigger Scottish Government oversightLidl's new store application may trigger Scottish Government oversightPossible
- New Lidl store may boost Paisley's economy with jobs and investmentNew Lidl store could boost Paisley's economy with jobs and investmentPossible
- New Lidl store may increase competition for Aldi in PaisleyNew Lidl store application could intensify discount competition in Paisley.Possible
- New Lidl store could bring jobs and investment to LinwoodNew Lidl store could bring jobs and investment to LinwoodPossible
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The entities involved
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Lidl
German global discount supermarket chain
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Renfrewshire Council
Scottish unitary authority council in Renfrewshire, Scotland, UK