Supermarket giant Lidl told to 'find new site' as Leeds residents launch fresh store objection

Lidl told to 'find new site' as residents launch fresh store objection

The supermarket giant announced plans to build a new megastore including a 1,392 square metre sales area.

Local group, Better Wetherby, who have led the local objections to the plans, have now told the retailer to “pick a new site” as they prepare to launch a fresh objection campaign. The group said: “Contrary to some views in the town, BW is not against a Lidl Store but is opposed to this site which is not allocated for Retail development in the Leeds Site Allocation Plan or the Neighbourhood Plan for Wetherby, both of which are adopted plans with some life left to run before the next review.

"In our view this is simply the wrong site and the apparent attitude of Lidl of 'this is it take it or see you at Appeal', is regrettable for a company of their size. They have been advised there are other sites in town and the next move is up to them.”

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