Changes are being planned for Leyland’s Aldi supermarket.

The German budget retailer is seeking prior approval from South Ribble Borough Council (SRBC) to install an array of solar panels on the roof of the shop in School Lane.

In a letter to the local authority, Aldi’s agent states: “The proposals consist of the installation of 268 solar panels onto the roof of the existing ALDI foodstore. As demonstrated on the Solar Panel Specification Sheet, the total maximum power output of the proposed PV panels is 140KW. This follows an extensive structural survey of the existing roof to ensure that the solar panels can be installed without any impact on the roofing structure.

“The proposals form part of a wider programme of solar PV installations across the Aldi estate in both the UK and Ireland, which is seeking to significantly reduce Aldi’s carbon footprint and contribute towards mitigating climate change.”

Last week Aldi announed that stores across Lancashire would be upgraded as part of a ££2.505m investment. The investment will support upgrades to existing Aldi stores in the region, including Project Fresh improvements. Stores set to benefit include Cleveleys and Buckshaw Village, which will close for refurbishment after 4pm on Sunday, February 22 and reopen on Friday, February 27.

A decision on the Leyland site will be made by SRBC in coming weeks.

Other applications verified this week in Chorley and South Ribble:

- Notification under the Electronic Communications Code Regulations of the intention to install 5G Electronic Communications Apparatus at the existing base station in Station Lane House Farm, Liverpool Road, Much Hoole.

- Application for Lawful Development Certificate for change use from C3 dwellinghouse to C4 small HMO (4-bed). at 41 Brandiforth Street, Bamber Bridge.

- Proposed full demolition of the existing coach house and its replacement with a new replacement Coach House to provide garage spaces at ground floor level, with ancillary residential accommodation on the first floor at Woodfield House, Hill Road, Penwortham.

- First floor rear extension, partial rebuild and extension of existing detached carport and installation of 26no. solar panels on roof of detached carport at Anderton Manor Farm, Bolton Road, Anderton.

Single storey rear/side extension with incorporated canopy and construction of access ramp to front (following demolition of existing rear projection and outbuildings) at N & K Harvey Funeral,s 180 The Green Eccleston.

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