Greggs plans to open in former Barnardo's shop in Chippenham

Summarised from 2 outlets · Updated 23 Oct, 06:08 · Archive

Greggs has applied to open a bakery at the former Barnardo's charity shop in Chippenham that residents campaigned to save.

Greggs has applied to Wiltshire Council to transform Units 5 and 6 at Pewsham Shopping Centre on Lodge Road into a new bakery and food-to-go outlet. The scheme includes a new shopfront, illuminated signs, and air-conditioning and extraction equipment.

The Barnardo's charity shop had been a popular fixture in the shopping centre before it announced closure earlier this year amid financial pressures. It stopped accepting donations on 17 April and closed on 2 May. Its closure sparked a campaign to save the store, with over 500 people signing a petition before signatures closed in early April. Campaigners described it as a 'cherished community hub' and said increasing rent costs and inflation had put it under pressure.

The premises cover 123 square metres and are currently empty. If approved, the Greggs outlet would open from 7.30am to 6pm Monday to Saturday and 8am to 6pm on Sundays. Plans include three fascia signs, a projecting sign and Greggs' familiar blue-and-yellow branding.

How it is being reported

• Greggs plans new bakery at charity shop locals fought to saveHigh street bakery giant Greggs has revealed plans to open a new outlet in Wiltshire.Wiltshire Times · 23 Oct, 05:00
• Greggs plans new bakery at charity shop locals fought to saveHigh street bakery giant Greggs has revealed plans to open a new outlet in Wiltshire.Gazette & Herald · 23 Oct, 05:00

In this story: Greggs · Barnardo's · Chippenham · Pewsham Shopping Centre · Wiltshire Council

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