Next store for B&Q site
Stafford could soon boast a large new Next department store if plans get the go-ahead.
The clothing and homeware giant hopes to open its second branch in the town at the Queensville Retail Park, Queensville.
An application has been submitted to Stafford Borough Council outlining the company's plans to move into the vacant B&Q store.
The former DIY warehouse is set to be divided into smaller units following B&Q's relocation to the nearby Hough Retail Park.
The proposed store would include 4,010sq ft of womenswear, 2,223 sq ft of menswear, 1,706sq ft of childrenswear and 1,175sq ft of homeware.
The company says it still remains "committed" to its current branch in Gaolgate Street.
Gemma David, from agents CgMs acting on behalf of Next, said: "It is not Next's intention that new out-of-town centre stores should compete with established town centre locations. Next sees the out-of-centre concept as a valuable complementary form of retailing which allows different customer needs to be met in different locations."
Lucy Taylor, Next spokeswoman, said she could not estimate the number of potential jobs the new store may create.
