Plans for new supermarket in Malvern

A budget supermarket is set to open its first store in Malvern, new plans reveal.

Aldi has put forward plans to open a new supermarket off Grovewood Road near Malvern Shopping Park in Malvern.

The supermarket would be the first to open in Malvern and would create around 40 jobs.

Partnership House, which used to be home to affordable housing providers Fortis Living, would be demolished to make way for the new supermarket.

The plans, which have been submitted to Malvern Hills District Council, also include a 115-space car park with electric charging points and cycle parking.

The proposed opening hours are 8am to 10pm between Monday and Saturday and 10am to 5pm on Sunday.

A statement included with the application said: “Aldi has wanted to open a new store in Malvern for some time, and is delighted to have found an ideal site on Grovewood Road.

“A new store would provide local people with easier access to our popular, high quality, great value offer.

“The proposal will enhance local shopping choice, reduce the need to travel and create at least 40 new jobs.

“The delivery of an Aldi store on this site will provide a valuable facility to support the day-to-day needs of the existing and future residents of the area.

“In addition, the proposed store will improve the retail offer in the area and increase social inclusion through the provision of local job opportunities and high quality, low priced goods.

“The proposal will also reduce the need to travel further afield and keep shopping local, thereby supporting the local economy and helping to balance economic growth in the area.”

Aldi revealed last year that it plans to open several new stores in Worcestershire including Malvern as well as another supermarket in Worcester.

The supermarket chain also said it plans to open stores in Evesham and Pershore.

A new look Aldi supermarket opened in Tybridge Street in Worcester last month following a refurbishment after the city’s other Aldi supermarket in

Pheasant Street went through a similar refurbishment last year.

The plans can be viewed via the planning section of Malvern Hills District Council’s website.

Public consultation ends on June 19.

The application number is 21/00668/FUL.