There has been a major update to Aldi's UK operations, as the supermarket submits plans to a local council to build a massive £8 billion store. Aldi recently announced ambitious expansion plans, with the aim of dramatically increasing its number of UK stores over the next few years. This is good news for grocery shoppers, as Aldi was recently revealed to be the cheapest supermarket in the UK for buying everyday items.
Now plans for an Aldi supermarket on land at Plymstock, where a new community of 1,684 homes is being built, have been submitted to Plymouth City Council, Plymouth Live reports. A consultation saw 92% of participants support the plans.
The new store would be located on the site of a former quarry, and would be just shy of 2,000 square metres. According to the recently submitted plans, there would be 112 car parking spaces, including 10 electric vehicle spaces and infrastructure to add 22 more at a later stage.
The new store would create between 40 and 50 new jobs as well as apprenticeships.
The Saltram Meadow development has been progressing in phases since it was approved back in 2011. Originally, homes were due to be built above the supermarket, but Aldi said this would not be viable.
As well as a conveniently-located Aldi store for locals, there would be a main square and community facilities, with a school and some commercial units already being built.
If Aldi's plans are approved, this store would be its sixth in the city. Plymouth City Council's planning committee will discuss the proposal at a later date.
The Daily Express has contacted Aldi for comment.
Earlier this year, Aldi announced a staggering £370 million investment with plans to open 40 more UK stores. Some of these stores have already been confirmed.
Meanwhile, other confirmed openings are:
Giles Hurley, chief executive officer at Aldi UK and Ireland, said: "Our unwavering commitment is to make high-quality, affordable groceries accessible to everybody.
"But we recognise that there are still areas without an Aldi store, so our expansion plans for 2026 are designed to address some of these gaps as we work towards our long-term goal of 1,500 UK stores. We've always believed that access to high-quality affordable food is a right, not a privilege, and that's why it's our mission to make this a reality for customers up and down the UK."
