Villagers take fight against Lidl store plans to Welsh government
Summary
Villagers in Llanmaes and Llantwit Major are appealing against plans to build a Lidl supermarket on land between the two villages, which Vale of Glamorgan council approved in 2024. Supporters say the store will bring local shopping options, while opponents worry it will harm the countryside and increase traffic.Key Facts
- Vale of Glamorgan council approved a Lidl store for land between Llantwit Major and Llanmaes in 2024.
- Local residents launched an appeal to stop the supermarket's construction.
- Opponents say the store will harm the rural landscape and merge the two villages.
- Supporters claim the store will reduce the need to travel to other towns for shopping.
- Lidl says nearly 3,800 people signed a petition supporting the store.
- The site is described as car-dependent and out-of-centre by some critics.
- Lidl and the council argue the development is a reasonable expansion and would not break the villages' separate identities.
- Villagers want to protect the countryside and are concerned about increased traffic and changes to village character.
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