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Newtownabbey Borough Council approves £8 million Home Bargains store in Antrim

1 report, 1 independent Updated Oct 23
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What happened

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Newtownabbey Borough Council granted approval for Home Bargains to build a new store in Antrim. The proposed store will cost £8 million and occupy 2,183 square metres on Ballymena Road. This would be Home Bargains' 33rd store in Northern Ireland.

From irishnews.com

Why it matters

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The council stated the new retail investment will bring an associated gross value added (GVA) of £7.8 million and generate approximately £126,000 in annual rates revenue. The project is expected to create 95 permanent jobs and 59 indirect roles in the area.

From irishnews.com

Who's involved

  • Home BargainsDiscount retailer planning a major store expansion in Antrim.
  • AntrimTown where the new £8 million retail store will be located.
  • Newtownabbey Borough CouncilAdministrative body that granted planning approval for the project.

Who could feel it

Possible knock-on effects

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  • Newtownabbey Borough CouncilSpeculative

    Could see increased rates revenue and Gross Value Added (GVA) from the new retail site.

  • AntrimSpeculative

    May experience a direct injection of £8 million investment and 154 new jobs into the local economy.

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