WORLDWIDE supermarket chain Aldi has set out plans to locate itself in Barry after last year pledging it would not give up on the town.

The award-winning German discount store temporarily withdrew its proposals to bring its business to Wales’ largest town after Vale Of Glamorgan Council planners rejected them.

In September last year, the council’s planning committee cited the "negative impact" a new supermarket would have on businesses in the surrounding areas among other reasons for the refusal.

Aldi has now submitted revised proposals for a store on the Ty Verlon estate, Barry, near McDonalds on the junction of Cardiff Road and Sully View.

The Vale council has now validated the application and, if approved next year, it would mean the new Aldi store would be the first in the county.

Aldi said it had engaged in an early consultation with neighbours close to the site and the wider local community, with more than 200 (97 per cent) of consultation respondents supporting Aldi’s plan.

The validation of the submitted plans now allows Barry residents to view and make comments on the proposals online via the council’s website.

Aldi’s regional property director for South Wales, Rob Jones said: “We are proposing a contemporary new food store, based on our award winning business model, for residents living nearby to use. It will also give those living further afield more reason to visit Barry which, alongside the local employment opportunities generated, represents a significant benefit to the area.”

He added: “We are delighted with the significant community support shown for our proposal at Ty Verlon. We’ll be working with the Council’s Planning Department as they determine our application.”

If the plan is approved, it will result in the construction of a modern supermarket, creating approximately 40 jobs, each paid at least £8.40 an hour, which is higher than the National Living Wage. The new store would boost the existing food retail offering for residents living in and around Barry.

The planning decision is expected next year.

Barry Town Council’s planning officer has recommended “no objection” to the plan which will be considered at its meeting on Thursday, December 6.