Villagers take fight against Lidl store plans to Welsh government
Residents in the area do not want a store on land separating Llantwit Major and Llanmaes.
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Notable Quotes
"The proposal is an unjustified major development in the open countryside... the benefits do not outweigh the harms."
— Sioned Davies , Activist
"All we're trying to do is protect the countryside."
— Gail Kirkham , Activist
"It will fundamentally change the nature of the village, with the amount of traffic coming in and out."
— Linda Christmas , Activist
"This support has once again been underlined by almost 3,800 signatories to a recent petition."
— Rhydian Griffiths , Executive
Key People
Legal representative for Lidl who supports the supermarket's construction.
Resident from Llanmaes opposing the supermarket's development.
Legal representative for Vale of Glamorgan council advocating for the proposal.
Resident expressing concerns over the supermarket's impact on the village.
Representative for Lidl highlighting community support for the project.
Representing Countryside Matters, she opposes the development plans.
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Residents in the area do not want a store on land separating Llantwit Major and Llanmaes.
Residents in Llantwit Major and Llanmaes are divided over Lidl's proposed store, with some opposing its location and others supporting it for increased shopping options.
Co-op Group and Filco Supermarkets have joined forces to oppose Lidl's proposed store in Llantwit Major, citing concerns over its impact on the town centre and local businesses.
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