Yarm Aldi extension work begins as car park fenced off

The national chain lodged plans to increase the size of its Healaugh Park store last year by knocking into and extending the former Whitworth Chemist. 

Aldi had been considering an extension in the town “for some time” – and it was December that the proposals were finally approved by Stockton Borough Council.

Now, diggers and shipping containers have been pictured on site, with fences erected around the former chemist where the extension will be. 

A section of the car park has also been shut off to customers.

The Aldi supermarket at Healaugh Park in Yarm (Image: THE NORTHERN ECHO)

On one fence around Whitworths, a sign states: “Your new, extended Aldi, is coming soon”. 

Once the works are complete, Yarm’s Aldi will have an extra 353m2 of floor space and include a new entrance lobby, staff room, and customer toilet. 

A new paved area will be added to the side of the store, similar to what currently runs along the front of Whitworths, and the trolley bay will be extended. 

The Aldi supermarket at Healaugh Park in Yarm (Image: THE NORTHERN ECHO)

The overall car parking spaces will actually increase to 89, with 85 customer spaces to the south and four staff spots to the north.

Re-roofing of the shop is also scheduled along with the widening of the service yard. 

Aldi previously confirmed the works were due to get underway in the new year, with hopes to be completed between July and September. 

The Aldi supermarket at Healaugh Park in Yarm (Image: THE NORTHERN ECHO)

It has not yet been confirmed whether the store will close at any point during the works. 

A spokesperson previously said: “Works are underway at our Yarm store and are due to complete towards the end of summer.

“Shoppers can continue to access the store as normal.”

The Healaugh Park complex as a whole, which is also home to Presto Pizza and Chinese takeaway Yarm Fast Food, has been owned by Aldi for many years.

It was home to a Post Office and corner shop until last year, which has recently been taken over by Cohen’s Chemist.