Design and Layout

The proposed foodstore is designed to a high standard and will incorporate energy efficient building management systems and measures to maximise operational efficiency. This is key to Lidl’s business model so that it can pass on these savings to you, the customer.

The store will have a gross internal area of 2,278 sqm, with 1,413 sqm of this being the sales floor. The proposed sales floor provides wide aisles, an attractive modern layout, in-store bakery, and customer WC.

The building uses high quality materials within a simple and modern design. A glazed elevation provides an attractive, active frontage. A canopy feature will provide design interest as well as shelter to the customer entrance and the trolley bays.

High quality soft landscaping buffers around the site provide an attractive setting for the store and include attractive low-level planting.

Proposed Site Plan

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Accessibility

The development will be supported by 117 free car parking spaces for customers, including 6 disabled spaces and 9 parent & child spaces. There will also be 2 electric charging bays for customer use.

5 cycle stands are also proposed close to the entrance, providing storage space for 10 bikes.

Vehicular access will be facilitated directly from the new access road, which will link to Roman Way. HGV access will also be taken from this location.

Further information on highways and accessibility can be found within the Transport Assessment and Travel Plan submitted with the application and available via the downloads link.

Opening Hours

It is proposed that the store will be open between the hours of:

• 7am to 10pm Monday to Saturday; and
• 10am to 4pm Sunday.

Benefits of the Proposed Development

The development of the site will provide the following benefits:

• A modern and purpose-built store that will incorporate Lidl’s very latest internal layout and which will provide a high-quality shopping experience for its customers.
• A new discount foodstore, which will add to customer choice and continue to provide for weekly and day-to-day shopping needs for residents in Strood.
• Improved appearance of the site.
• The creation of additional employment opportunities, with up to 40 jobs created.
• Free surface level car parking.
• A dedicated in-store bakery.