A SHOP in Chipping Sodbury could soon undergo a transformation as part of a brand takeover.

Plans have been put forward to install new signage at McColl's in Broad Street to turn the store into a Morrisons Daily.

Proposals were officially submitted to South Gloucestershire Council on Friday, April 5.

It comes after Morrisons bought all of McColl's 132 UK stores in 2022. 

Since then, the national retailer has gradually been turning the majority of former McColl's stores into Morrisons Daily shops.

The new Morrisons will open at the end of May, according to a spokesperson.

It is understood before the new Morrisons opens, McColl's will be shut for seven days.

The store will be the second Morrisons in the area joining the existing bigger Morrisons in Station Road, Yate.

Other proposed work includes adding in a new metal fire door, replacing a damaged light fitting and repairing and repainting woodwork.

Morrisons applied to install the signage until December 1, 2028.

However, the retailer has not revealed the shop’s opening times. 

A Morrisons spokesperson said: “The new Morrisons Daily fresh food convenience store will offer customers a carefully tailored mix of Morrisons own brand products alongside branded favourites. 

“As well as new ranges, the store will receive a complete redesign internally and externally incorporating Morrisons bright, modern branding. 

“Fresh food is at the heart of the store and we hope customers will love it. "

A planning document reads: “The proposed signage works are to reflect the change of ownership of the unit, now occupied by Morrisons Daily.

“The proposed works to the exterior of the building have been specifically designed with consideration given to the historic fabric, character and setting of the building.

“They are mainly on a like for like basis, albeit, they now reflect the new operator of the unit Morrisons Daily. 

“The impact on the building, and wider street scene will be a positive one. 

“The proposed works will therefore enhance the character and appearance of the building and locality.”

You can view the application quoting P24/00180/ADV or see here tinyurl.com/3fmffcsd


Gazette Series: A new Morrisons Daily is due to open at the old McColl's in Chipping Sodbury at the end of May A new Morrisons Daily is due to open at the old McColl's in Chipping Sodbury at the end of May (Image: Morrisons)