The new Aldi could be built off the A38 at Chelston, near Wellington. Pictures: Google/Kendall Kingscott/Somerset Council

Aldi plans submitted for new store near Wellington

Paul JonesJuly 30, 20250 Comment0

PLANS for a new Aldi supermarket near Wellington have been submitted.

Kendall Kingscott, on behalf of the budget chain, has applied to Somerset Council for permission for a 2.8-acre development at West Buckland Road, Chelston Heath.

It is currently a “grassy, uneven farmer’s field”, the application said.

“The site offers a great opportunity for flexible employment development and a budget food store given its close proximity to surrounding housing estates and access to the A376, improving customer choice and convenience,” it said.

The application added the store would offer shoppers more choice, creating “competition between large discount supermarkets”, and create between 30 and 40 new jobs.

“The proposal will bring new life to the site and complement the nearby retail and commercial developments,” it added.

Previously, the chain had launched a consultation initiative over the new store, touting a £7 million investment in the site.

For more details, and to comment on the scheme, log on to somerset.gov.uk and search application reference 46/25/0020.