Exactly where new Lidl could open in Cambridgeshire

Lidl announced earlier this year it had plans to open more stores in Cambridgeshire

A new Lidl supermarket could open in a Cambridgeshire village. Earlier this year, Lidl announced a “wish list” of 876 locations, including some in Cambridgeshire, where it wants to open new stores.

Plans have now been revealed for a new Lidl in Hartford, near Huntingdon. The proposed store is on a plot of land south of Main Street (B1514) in Hartford.

A Lidl spokesperson said: “A new Lidl foodstore off Main Street/B1514 in Hartford would provide local residents with an additional shopping option, while reducing the need to travel further afield for regular grocery shopping.

“The site, located to the east of Hartford and adjacent to Huntingdon Road, has previously been identified for development. We believe a new Lidl foodstore would deliver a range of community benefits, including greater access to affordable shopping and the creation of new jobs for local people.”

The land where the new store could be had outline planning approval for 25 to 30 homes. However, the Lidl spokesperson said this scheme had “not progressed”.

Lidl is seeking feedback from the public before it submits a planning application.

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