Plans to open a branch of Europe’s largest shoe retailer on the Isle of Wight have been submitted.
The former H&M store, on South Street, Newport, has been empty since February but could now become a branch of the international shoe chain, Deichmann.
It is hoped to open in Newport in October.
Ground floor only
Submitted plans to the Isle of Wight Council show rows of shelves on the ground floor to hold pairs of shoes.
While H&M was spread out over two floors, according to planning documents, Deichmann will only have the ground floor open to customers.
The lift previously used by customers to get upstairs would be blocked off and the customer stairs removed.
The retailer stocks brand favourites including Nike, Adidas, Puma, Fila, Crocs and Levi.
View the plans
You can view the applications, 23/01477/FUL or 23/01478/ADV, on the Isle of Wight council’s planning register.
The public consultation runs until 22nd September.
Deichmann is currently recruiting staff.
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