Former Wolverhampton hotel boarded up ready for transformation into new Lidl store
The former Goldthorn Hotel in Wolverhampton is set to be transformed into a Lidl.
A former hotel in Wolverhampton has been boarded up ready to be demolished to make way for a new Lidl supermarket.
Last week, Lidl confirmed it had officially purchased the former Goldthorn Hotel site off Penn Road following delays from the current owner in completing.
Despite receiving planning permission in 2023, as a result of the delays the discounter has not been able to begin construction.
But it means it is now a step closer to getting started at the site.
Lidl has also updated its plans to its latest store specifications, requiring a new planning application, which will be submitted in the near future.
A recent public consultation showed that more than three quarters of respondents supported the updated plans, which now include Lidl’s latest store design, featuring the fan-favourite in-store bakery and much-loved Middle of Lidl.
A larger car park is also now proposed with over 90 car parking spaces including four rapid electric vehicle charging bays, dedicated accessible and parent-and-child parking spaces as well as covered bicycle parking.
The move will create up to 40 new jobs.
Speaking last week, Joe Caunt, regional head of property at Lidl GB, said: “Overcoming these delays and taking full ownership means we can finally move forward.”
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