PLANS have been unveiled to replace a Wincanton supermarket with a “bigger, better store” – including a ‘drive-thru unit and employment units’ – on land right next door.

Lidl, in Southgate Road, is alerting customers to plans for a new outlet on adjoining land – on the site formerly home to transport and logistics firm, Wincanton Ltd.

The haulage company left the two-acre plot – its last base in the town from which it took the name – at the end of 2023, which was then put up for sale.

Plans on show in Lidl’s current Wincanton branch said: “Lidl GB would like to replace our existing store on Southgate Road, Wincanton, with a bigger, better store.

“This would increase local shopping choice by providing a modern, state-of-the-art store and create additional jobs.”

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It said the plans would represent a “multi-million pound investment” while regenerating the former haulage site.

There are no details as to which firm would occupy the proposed drive-thru unit. Currently, the likes of Greggs, Costa and Starbucks commonly lease such facilities.

How the new-look Wincanton site could be developed – including a ‘drive-thru’ and other employment buildings. Picture: Lidl GB

“The existing Lidl store would continue to trade while the new store is being developed,” the notice added.

An aerial plan of the proposed new development includes 135 parking spaces, the new Lidl store, as well as the drive-thru.

A planning application has not yet been submitted, but people are being urged to have their say over the scheme.

Lidl plans a new, larger store on the Wincanton site. Picture: Lidl GB