Multi-million pound plans for new Aldi on eastern outskirts of Boston revealed - consultation launched
Multi-million pound plans to open an Aldi food store on the eastern outskirts of Boston, creating up to 40 jobs, have been revealed.
The proposals for land off Wainfleet Road are being brought forward by Lindum Group in partnership with the discount food retailer.
They represent an investment of about £7 million in the area, the companies say.
In a joint press release, they add that the site forms part of the wider redevelopment off Wainfleet Road, which also includes a petrol filling station and drive-through coffee shop.
“Lindum Group is leading on the delivery of the wider scheme, bringing forward new investment at this gateway location into Boston,” the release says.
While the press release does not name the coffee shop operator, a visualisation included in a community newsletter about the plans has Starbucks written on top of the building.
A consultation has been launched by the companies to gain feedback over the plans.
Aldi already has a base in Boston, in Queen Street. It has also been given planning permission to open a food store on the far side of Boston, off the A52, near McDonald’s.
The east side of Boston has relatively few food retailers – the western outskirts has Tesco and Lidl, plus Aldi and an M&S Foodhall in the offing; the town centre has Asda, Aldi, Lidl, plus the likes of Farm Foods and Iceland’s Food Warehouse.
Petrol filling stations are also in short supply that side of town.
In their community newsletter, the companies say: “A new Aldi food store on land just off Wainfleet Road would provide a convenient option for everyday food shopping, particularly for residents living to the east and south of Boston, helping to reduce the need to travel across town for groceries.
“The local retail offer is not always conveniently located for all residents and can include higher-cost alternatives.
“The proposed store would help broaden the range of food shopping available locally, improving choice and competition “for residents.”
The site would feature 132 car parking spaces, including six accessible spaces and eight parent and child spaces.
Additional employment opportunities would be created during construction, the companies also note.
A spokesperson for Aldi said: “We are pleased to be bringing forward proposals for a new Aldi store on Wainfleet Road, Boston. The store represents a significant investment in the town and would create up to 40 new quality full and part-time jobs.
“The proposals form part of our long-term commitment to Boston, providing a modern, purpose-built store to better serve local residents. We encourage residents to visit the consultation website to learn more about the plans and share their views.”
A spokesperson for Lindum Group said: “This is a prominent site on Wainfleet Road, and we are pleased to be bringing forward proposals for its redevelopment in partnership with Aldi. The scheme will deliver new investment and help enhance this important gateway into Boston.
“Working with Aldi will ensure the site is brought forward in a way that meets the needs of local residents, providing convenient access to affordable food shopping while supporting wider investment in the area.”
Residents and the wider community can share their views several ways:
- Attend a virtual exhibition at aldiconsultation.co.uk/boston to view the plans and provide feedback
- Call the freephone number on 0800 066 8942
- Email [email protected]
- Write to Aldi Stores Limited, c/o Cavendish Consulting, Cubo, 55 Colmore Row, Birmingham, B3
The consultation runs until 11.59pm on May 10.