Cheshire West and Chester Council has granted planning permission for a brand-new 23,900 sq ft Marks & Spencer Foodhall on Leicester Street in Northwich.
Developed by Rothstone Estates, the single-storey retail scheme will occupy land adjacent to the existing Aldi store near Cumberland car park, bringing approximately 70 permanent jobs to the town.
Scheme Specifications and Infrastructure Benefits
- Store Footprint: A 2,255 square metre retail unit operating under strict merchandising guidelines (at least 80% dedicated to food and everyday convenience goods).
- Parking and Access: 157 customer parking spaces, 14 staff bays, and secure cycle storage, alongside modifications to the Cumberland car park layout.
- Active Travel Enhancements: Delivery of a brand-new pedestrian crossing over Leicester Street to seamlessly connect the site with the Barons Quay retail and leisure quarter.
Strengthening Town Centre Retail Offerings
Local planning officers concluded that while the development will introduce localised competition, it will not adversely impact the broader vitality of Northwich and Winsford town centres, instead enhancing consumer choice along the retail corridor.
