AN Aldi supermarket could be set for Barnoldswick after plans were lodged to demolish part of Crow Nest Mill.

If the plans are approved, the oldest part of Crow Nest Mill, an area not currently occupied by the present tenants Albert Hartley Ltd, would be demolished to make way for the store.

Aldi bosses said the Skipton Road development would create around 40 new jobs in the town and the store would take up 1,735 sq metres.

Speaking on behalf of Aldi and textiles company Albert Hartley in a letter to planners, Daniel Brown, from How Planning, said: "At present the site is in an industrial use although this part of Crow Nest Mill has not been used by the existing occupier for some time and is of very limited visual or architectural interest.

"The significant investment proposed by Aldi will provide the opportunity to radically improve the appearance of this site whilst also creating 40 full and part-time jobs.

"It will enhance consumer choice within Barnoldswick’s food retail sector. "Furthermore, it will allow Albert Hartley to reinvest in their existing operation, safeguarding this Barnoldswick factory’s long-term viability and a considerable number of skilled local jobs for the future."

The application would also involve constructing a new access road. car parking for the superstore, a service area and hard and soft landscaping.

Councillor David Whipp,who represents Barnoldswick on Pendle Council, said: "I've been campaigning for development of this part of the site for years.

"I welcome these proposals which will bring jobs to the town and hopefully complement the strong, independent, family run businesses in the town centre.

"The funds generated from the sale should also help bolster Albert Hartley Ltd and the skilled jobs they provide in the town."

The plans can be viewed at, Number One Market Street, Nelson or Barnoldswick Local Office.

A consultation is ongoing until Thursday, June 30.