Marks & Spencer is proposing to refurbish the existing What! unit at Gallagher Retail Park, Caerphilly, to create a new standalone M&S Foodhall.

The proposals provided customers with a modernised food shopping destination.

The proposed M&S Foodhall will occupy the existing What! unit at Gallagher Retail Park, Caerphilly.

Gallagher Retail Park is an established retail destination that is already well used by shoppers.

The proposals will make use of an existing retail unit, bringing it back into active use and providing greater shopping choice for residents across Caerphilly and the surrounding area.

No.

The proposals involve refurbishing an existing retail unit, making best use of an established building rather than developing a completely new site.

Yes. The proposals represent a significant investment in Caerphilly and will create new employment opportunities, circa 70 jobs, as part of the delivery of the new M&S Foodhall.

M&S believes the proposals represent an opportunity to strengthen Caerphilly's retail offer by bringing a modern Foodhall to Gallagher Retail Park.

The investment will improve customer choice whilst helping to retain shoppers within the borough.

The proposals make use of the existing retail park, which already provides customer parking.

Any minor changes to the building or wider site will be picked up in a separate planning application.

The proposals make use of an existing retail building, reducing the need for substantial new development.

Refurbishing an existing building represents a more sustainable approach by reducing carbon emissions.

Subject to securing planning permission, we hope to open the store next year.

You can share your comments using the feedback form on this website. Once the planning application has been submitted and validated by Caerphilly County Borough Council, you will also be able to submit comments directly through the Council's planning portal.

Following submission of the planning application, Caerphilly County Borough Council will consider the proposals and invite formal representations from members of the public before making a decision.

We will continue to keep the community informed as the application progresses.