Cardiff Council’s Planning Committee has approved plans for a new Aldi food store in Old St Mellons following its meeting on 8 October 2026.
Aldi and development partner Robert Hitchins Ltd said the store would provide more choice and convenience for the community and additional amenities for Eastern Business Park. They hope to open during 2027, subject to remaining planning conditions.
The approved development represents an investment of £7 million in the local economy and will create up to 40 jobs, alongside additional employment during construction and through the wider supply chain. Aldi said the store would form part of its £900 million investment in 2027.
The scheme includes 108 parking spaces, with seven accessible bays, seven parent and child bays, four electric vehicle charging points with potential for a further 24 electric spaces, and sixteen covered cycle spaces. Plans also include 94 trees and associated green space.
Aldi said the plans received 90% support with over 500 responses during the planning process.
Rob Jones, Real Estate Director at Aldi, said: “This proposal will deliver a significant investment into Old St Mellons, create up to 40 jobs, provide greater retail choice and competition and offer residents and Eastern Business Park tenants access to affordable food shopping on their doorstep.
“We hope to open the store in 2027 and look forward to working constructively with Cardiff Council to progress the remaining planning conditions.”
Michael Plimmer, Senior Development Manager at Robert Hitchins, said: “We are really excited to be bringing forward this development for Aldi who will add to the already great facilities on offer at Eastern Business Park which includes the gym and restaurant strengthening the long-term potential and sustainability of the Business Park for years to come.”
