Reasons to Support Us
The following points are considered to be ‘planning issues’.
Retail / Employment:
- Up to 40 new retail jobs will be created for local residents.
- Meet a clearly defined need for a discount foodstore in Kings Ash Road, Paignton.
- The proposal would improve choice and promote competition.
- Lidl stocks a variety of unique product lines which are not available from other mainstream retailers.
- 80% of Lidl’s British fresh produce bears the Red Tractor Logo¹, so you can be assured that you are Lidl are supporting British farmers and suppliers.
- Provision of a high quality contemporary building and significantly improve the visual impact of the existing derelict site.
- Use sustainable materials, construction techniques, building management systems and operation processes to promote energy efficient and environmentally friendly operations.
Design:
- A modern building using high quality materials will add a contemporary dimension to the existing streetscape.
- Significantly improve the visual impact of the existing vacant site.
- The store will be equipped with solar panels on the roof. This will make it self-sufficient in energy during days with high amounts of sunlight.
Sustainability:
- Sustainable construction techniques will be employed as well as the use of sustainable materials where possible.
- Lidl operate a highly energy efficient business with a strong commitment to recycling and the use of energy efficient equipment and techniques within the store to reduce carbon emissions.
- The subject site is in a highly accessible location.
- The store will be equipped with solar panels on the roof. This will make it self-sufficient in energy during days with high amounts of sunlight.