M&S Food Seaton
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We need your support!
M&S is excited to bring forward plans for a brand-new fresh market-style foodhall in Seaton, as part of wider proposals for land adjacent to Harepath Road. Application number: 24/2292/MOUT
The 15,000 sq. ft net sales store will offer the full M&S Food range of over 6,600 products, delivering trusted value and exceptional quality. The opening would also create c.55 new local jobs.
If you would like to show your support for the proposals, please visit our Show Your Support section. Every letter is formally recorded and sent directly to the East Devon District Council Planning Committee, where it will be considered as part of the decision making process.
Your support can help demonstrate the strength of local backing for improved retail choice, new jobs and investment in the area.
Long-term Investment in Seaton
If approved, the new M&S Foodhall at Harepath Road would represent a significant long term investment in Seaton and create up to 55 new local jobs.
M&S is known for providing high-quality employment, offering dedicated staff training, career development opportunities and competitive pay, helping colleagues build long-term careers close to home.
Supporting British Farmers
Beyond the store itself, M&S is proud to support British farming through long-standing relationships with over 9,500 Select Farm Partners across the UK.
We work with over 470 Select Farm partners across Devon to deliver the highest quality fresh produce for customers as well as a number of local suppliers, such as Lyme Bay Winery at Seaton Junction, and Dragonfly Foods near Uffculme.
Community Benefits
As one of the UK's largest private sector employers, M&S is also proud to create opportunities for young people facing barriers to work through its Marks & Start programme, delivered in partnership with The King's Trust.
The scheme has supported more than 12,000 young people to gain valuable retail experience, including over 700 young people across the South West region.
Since 2015, we have partnered with redistribution platform Neighbourly to ensure any edible food surplus from our stores reaches those who need in most and each of our stores is partnered with local charities and community groups.
The M&S Foodhall at Seaton
The proposed store will offer:
c. 15,000 sq. ft net sales fresh-market style foodhall offering full food range, from grocery essentials and M&S’ Remarksable Value range to the latest new product launches.
c. 219 parking spaces, including accessible bays, parent-and-child spaces and EV charging points will be available across the wider site.
Customer favourites, such as in-store bakery and cheese barge.
High quality fresh produce sourced from M&S Select Farm Partners.
In-store click and collect – enabling customers to easily collect online fashion, home & beauty orders.
Dedicated Flower and Wine shops.
We are seeking your support for our proposals.
About the planning application
Application Number: 24/2292/MOUT (Land Adjacent To Harepath Road Seaton)
Hybrid planning application - full application for the provision of two Class E retail warehouse units with external sales area and EV charging centre with capacity for eight cars together with associated infrastructure onsite, to include landscaping, access, servicing and parking; outline application (with all matters reserved) for the provision of one drive-thru cafe/restaurant.
Why your support matters
Submitting a letter of support is a simple but powerful way to show that you you support plans for a new M&S Foodhall, and to help councillors decide whether or not to grant planning permission.
By completing the form, your letter will be sent directly to East Devon District Council’s planning team.
Your information will be collected by Turley, acting on behalf of Marks & Spencer. You can find out more about how your data will be handled by reading the GDPR statement below.
Please note: your name and address will be shared with the East Devon District Council as part of your submission and may be published on the public planning portal.
GDPR Disclaimer:
Your details will be collected by Turley Strategic Communications, on behalf of Marks & Spencer plc, to understand public opinion and keep you informed. Your data will be stored securely and deleted after the project concludes. It will only be shared with the relevant planning authority, unless legally required otherwise. You can request deletion of your information at any time by contacting us at: contact@seatonmands.co.uk.
Support Submission Privacy Note:
Your message of support will be submitted to East Devon District Council. The Council may publish your name and address on its public planning portal. Your email address will remain confidential. For redaction or removal of your data, please contact the Council directly after submission.
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