Permission granted for expansion of Omagh Lidl

LIDL has given the green light for the construction of a new £4 million ‘concept store’ in Omagh, doubling the size of its existing site.

Occupying a site of 4,046 sq. metres on James Street, the expanded Omagh Lidl store will create an additional 15 retail jobs when it opens in August 2022 and support a further 200 jobs during construction and development.

Plans to modernise and extend the store were granted approval this week by Fermanagh and Omagh District Council. Construction plans include the demolition of a neighbouring pub and private dwelling to make way for the ‘enhanced’ store.

Located at the busy junction of Dromore Road and James Street, the new-look Lidl store will incorporate a 113-space car park with two electric vehicle charging points, landscaping and a large warehouse.

MODERN SHOPPING EXPERIENCE

Built to the retailer’s ‘concept’ design, which prioritises sustainability, spacious, wide aisles, long tills, restrooms, employee, and baby-changing facilities, Lidl says Omagh customers can look forward to a modern shopping experience with an expanded product range.

Chris Speers, regional property executive for Lidl Northern Ireland, said, “I’m delighted to confirm that we have received full approval from the Council to proceed with our expansion plans. Following a previous renovation and refurbishment in 2013, Omagh is now set to benefit from an enhanced new store as part of our dedicated project to rejuvenate older existing stores.

“Omagh is an important location for us, serving a thriving community base and benefitting from the A5 commuter corridor which brings even more shoppers through our doors.

He added, “I’m thrilled to move forward now with construction and I look forward to welcoming 15 new members to our team and bringing local shoppers even more choice of quality products at unbeatable value.”

Omagh Lidl store opening hours are 8am – 9pm Monday to Saturday and 1pm to 6pm Sunday.