Lidl GB has submitted plans to build a new 54,000 sq m (circa 581,000 sq ft) regional distribution centre (RDC) on a 35-acre site in Gildersome, Leeds.
The discounter said that if the plans are approved by Leeds City Council the new RDC would create more than 400 jobs.
In the last five years Lidl has opened four RDCs in the UK – in Motherwell, Peterborough, Doncaster and Belvedere – and is poised to open its largest RDC in Luton.
Richard Taylor, chief development officer at Lidl GB, said: “Our ambitious warehouse plans demonstrate our commitment to investing not only in our distribution network but the country as a whole. An RDC in Leeds would be a great addition to the north, while we continue to keep a lookout for new sites in the south.
“In the last five years we have opened over 240,000 sq m of warehouse space and invested over £700m, but we need more space and people to help us meet our growth targets. We’ve built an impressive store portfolio across the country and our vision to have over 1,100 stores in Great Britain remains unchanged.”
