AN ARTIST’S impression of how a new Lidl in Chepstow could look under plans submitted to Monmouthshire council has been released.

The German retailer has lodged a planning application to relocate from its existing site in Bulwark Road to open a larger store nearby.

Under the plans the former Severn Bridge Social Club, also on Bulwark Road, would be demolished to make way for the new supermarket.

And now an image showing how the site could be transformed under the plans has been released by the discount store.

The new supermarket would have a sales area of 1,284sqm, an increase of 426sqm from the existing Lidl in the town.

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More parking spaces would also be offered, with 88 spaces for customers.

A spokesman for Lidl said: “We are delighted to confirm we have submitted plans to bring a new Lidl store to Chepstow.

“The plans are for the relocation of our existing store on Bulwark Road to another site on the same road, which will see an increase in the overall size of the store to serve the local community an even greater selection of products in a new modern supermarket.

“The plans will also create more car parking spaces making it even easier for residents to access Lidl’s fresh, quality and great value produce.

“If granted this would mark a multi-million pound investment for the area and we look forward to receiving a decision in due course.”

Up to 40 jobs will be made available at the new store, with all existing employees offered the chance to transfer and new jobs potentially created, according to the plans.

The social club, built in 1965, closed in 2019 and since then has fallen prey to trespassing, vandalism and theft, according to a planning statement.

It is said to be in “an extremely poor state of repair”, requiring substantial repair and renovation costs.

Lidl says its existing store in Bulwark Road “no longer meets modern shopper requirements” and cannot be extended.

The retailer says a bigger store is needed to meet local demand, promising this will deliver “an improved customer experience”.

Monmouthshire County Council will assess the plans in the months ahead.