Plans for a new Lidl and 62 new homes in Bestwood have been met with delight by local residents. The decision approving both applications was made on December 21.
The site was previously home to a former plastics factory, Chronos Richardson, off Arnold Road and Belconnen Road, which some neighbours have described as now looking like a “dump”. Many were happy to hear a new budget retailer was on its way.
Rebecca Cole, 28 who lives off Arnold Road, said: “There’s a Coop on Arnold Road but their prices are quite expensive so I’m glad there’ll be a Lidl in the area. As for the 62 new homes, I think people would rather see something done with it than have it look how it does now.”
