Plans to relocate Melksham’s Aldi store from Beanacre Road to a new site near the Farmers Roundabout have taken a step forward, with a full planning application now submitted.
The supermarket chain is proposing to build a new single-storey store on the former Countrywide Farmers site on Bradford Road, which has stood vacant since the company went into administration and closed in May 2018.
Aldi says its current store on Beanacre Road, which has traded for more than 15 years, ‘no longer meets Aldi’s needs’ due to its smaller size and limited parking. The proposed development would include a larger sales area, 124 parking spaces, almost double the current number, and improved access.
The retailer has confirmed that all existing staff would be retained, with around 40 additional jobs created once the new store opens. The existing Beanacre Road store will remain open while plans progress.
The planning application notes that the new store would provide ‘easy access to a high-quality, low-price retailer’ and help meet demand for main food shopping in the town. The building would feature a modern design, landscaping, cycle parking and electric vehicle charging points.
Wiltshire Council is inviting comments on the application until 10th October, with a decision expected by mid-December.
For more information visit Wiltshire Council’s planning portal: https://development.wiltshire.gov.uk/pr/s/ using reference PL/2025/07044
Pictured: Proposed site for the new Aldi
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