Lidl is planning to move forward with the demolition of a former factory to make way for a new store between Warwick and Leamington.

The supermarket giant has already revealed its plans for Europa House on Heathcote Lane, but is yet to submit a full planning application for the development.

Lidl has however asked Warwick District Council for 'prior approval' to demolish the existing building to make way for the supermarket.

"This application is seeking the local planning authority's determination as to whether its prior approval is required regarding the method of demolition and any proposed restoration," the application said. 

"The application is accompanied by the relevant information to allow the local planning authority to determine the request, and site notices have been erected around the site."

Lidl wants to demolish Europa House on Heathcote Lane (image via planning application)

Plans show asbestos would need to be removed from the site as part of the demolition.

Lidl hopes to build a 125-vehicle car park for the new supermarket on the 2.12 acre site.

Plans show the Lidl store would be open from 8am to 10pm Monday to Saturday and from 10am to 4pm on Sundays.

Access to the site will be taken from Heathcote Lane.

Lidl already has a store at nearby Myton Road. It is unclear whether the new site would be a relocation, or whether the company would operate both sites.

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Outline plans for the proposed new Lidl supermarket (image via planning application)