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Plans in for Lidl-anchored scheme in Darlington

Source: https://www.insidermedia.com

A planning application has been submitted by industrial property specialist Hansteen for the development of three retail buildings in Faverdale, Darlington.The anchor tenant is Lidl UK, which has agreed to take 22,873 sq ft of space. A further 20,451 sq ft of retail space has been taken by Home Bargains and 1,797 sq ft will be developed in to a Starbucks Coffee drive-thru unit, making it the first in Darlington. The new scheme will also provide parking spaces for up to 263 cars and 30 bicycles.It is intended that these three buildings comprise the initial phase of the development of the entire ten-acre site, which has the potential to be developed into future retail, leisure or mixed-use.Subject to planning approvals, construction of the first buildings will begin in early 2019.On completion of the development, Faverdale will support about 85 jobs.