Diggers spotted on Green Lane in Middlesbrough at proposed Lidl site

Lidl has submitted its second appeal to build a store on Green Lane in Middlesbrough and has confirmed diggers have been on site carrying out investigation works.

However, the chain is still awaiting a decision on the planning application for the proposed new shop.

The aftermath of diggers on the proposed new Lidl site (Image: THE NORTHERN ECHO)

Public consultation for neighbours closed on October 1, after hundreds voiced their opinions on the application with residents continuing to be divided.

The aftermath of diggers on the proposed new Lidl site (Image: THE NORTHERN ECHO)

Previous plans for the site were rejected by councillors in late 2023 with a subsequent appeal dismissed in autumn 2024.

The new proposed Lidl store on Green Lane in Linthorpe, Middlesbrough (Image: LIDL GB)

The site of the former Northern Art college and where the new Lidl has applied to be built (Image: LDR)

Lidl has since submitted a revised proposal to Middlesbrough Council. If approved, the new design has been drafted to fit in better with the surrounding area.

A spokesperson for Lidl said: “The digger on site was assisting a small team undertaking routine and brief site investigations works. Those works have now concluded.

“We are still awaiting a decision on our planning application for a new store at Linthorpe.”