Lidl Public Inquiry - Altrincham Retail Park

Town and Country Planning Act 1990 – Public Inquiry

The Public Inquiry is now closed. 

Reason for the inquiry

An appeal by Lidl UK/Orchard Street Investment Management LLP (joint appellants) relating to the refusal of planning application ref. 98127/FUL/19 by Trafford Council.

The development proposed is: Extension, refurbishment and subdivision of the existing Homebase store to provide a downsized unit for Homebase and a new Class A1 food retail unit. The application also proposes the relocation of the Homebase garden centre, the reconfiguration of the existing car park and associated landscaping, and the creation of a new egress from the site.

The site address is: Unit 1, Altrincham Retail Park, George Richards Way, Altrincham, WA14 5GR

Inquiry process

An independent Inspector appointed by the Secretary of State will hold the inquiry, to determine the appeal. 

Planning Inspectorate reference

APP/Q4245/W/21/3267048

Contact at the Planning Inspectorate

Tim Salter, Room 3J Kite Wing, Temple Quay House, 2 The Square, Bristol, BS1 6PN

  • Tel: 0303 444 5520
  • Email: tim.salter@planninginspectorate.gov.uk

Supporting documents

Documents relating to the appeal can be viewed via the links contained in the dropdowns below. Those downloads with the icon may not be suitable for users of assistive technology. If you need documents in accessible PDF format you can email us at development.management@trafford.gov.uk or call us on 0161 912 3149. We’ll consider your request and get back to you as soon as possible.

The Core Documents List contains a list of inquiry documents. These are documents that have been created and provided during the inquiry to support the appeal process.