With a series of new and upgraded stores delivered in recent years across the county, and further sites under consideration, the supermarket chain’s activity highlights the strength of Kent’s local economies.
The company recently submitted plans for a new £7 million store at Altira Park in Herne Bay, a move that could bring up to 40 new jobs to the area and reinforces the county’s appeal to national operators.
If approved by Canterbury City Council, the store would sit alongside the recently opened David Lloyd leisure club and close to an existing Sainsbury’s, adding to the park’s growing line-up of recognised brands.
The scheme includes 122 parking spaces, electric vehicle charging points and new landscaping, with Aldi aiming to deliver a biodiversity net gain. The company has also confirmed that its existing Kings Road store in Herne Bay would remain open.
There has already been strong interest locally, with hundreds of responses received during the public consultation, the majority showing support for the plans.
Aldi’s investment is another clear sign that Herne Bay is catching the attention of national operators, with Altira Park increasingly seen as the ideal location for businesses looking to expand.
Part of that appeal lies in Herne Bay’s strong connectivity and growing local catchment, supported by ongoing residential development across the town. With direct access to the A299 Thanet Way, close links to Canterbury and the wider Kent area, and a steady increase in footfall driven by new leisure and commercial activity, the town is becoming an increasingly practical and appealing choice for national retailers.
This continued investment from major names reflects Kent’s strength as a connected, commercially attractive county where businesses can invest with confidence.
