B&Q store split to make room for new Tesco in York

Summarised from 2 outlets · Updated 15 Oct, 13:02 · Archive

Plans to divide a B&Q store on Hull Road in York have been submitted to create space for a Tesco supermarket.

Plans to divide a B&Q store on Hull Road in York to create space for a Tesco supermarket have been lodged with York Council. The application was submitted by agents Legal & General Ltd.

Under the proposals, B&Q would occupy the western two-thirds of the building with a similar layout to current arrangements, though its Trade Point would move to the south-east end. The Tesco would occupy the remaining third, with part of this space extended to accommodate the supermarket and an integrated café.

B&Q's workforce would number 68 staff following the changes, with Tesco expected to create 150 jobs. The store would remain open throughout construction. The changes suit B&Q's current operational requirements as the company downsizes larger stores in response to increased online shopping and demand for smaller, convenient local stores. The application notes that residents on York's east side currently have limited choice of large supermarkets, with the Hull Road Co-op the closest alternative.

How it is being reported

• New supermarket planned for York- what's happening with B&QPlans to divide a York B&Q to create a new supermarket have been lodged.Gazette & Herald (Malton) · 15 Oct, 12:31
• New supermarket planned for York- what's happening with B&QPlans to divide a York B&Q to create a new supermarket have been lodged.The Press (York) · 15 Oct, 12:31

In this story: B&Q · Tesco · York · Legal & General Ltd · York Council

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