Kaufland’s updated $34m supermarket plan at Forestville now includes homes

The eastern end of the ex-Le Cornu site in Forestville would be cleared and sold for homes, updated plans for German supermarket giant Kaufland’s $34 million proposal shows.

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The eastern end of the former Le Cornu site in Forestville would be cleared and sold for residential development, updated blueprints by German supermarket giant Kaufland reveal.

The State Commission Assessment Panel is seeking community feedback on Kaufland’s new proposal for a $34 million, two-storey supermarket on the Anzac Highway site.

The SCAP deferred a decision on the proposal in August, asking Kaufland to rethink plans for the Leader St facade and setbacks to Maple Ave.

In documents submitted to the SCAP, Kaufland states the eastern end of the 36,000sq m site — approximately half of the land — is to be sold with the “intent that this will be developed for residential use”.

Kaufland proposed 13 amendments to its original plan, including the addition of retail and cafe options on the ground floor, the relocation of the playground area and a reduction in the size of the “building footprint”.

The number of carparks would be reduced by 13, to 431, and access off Leader St and Maple Ave would be relocated further east and west respectively.

Kaufland are proposing a two-storey building at the former Le Cornu site with a supermarket on the second level, and to clear land to the east (right) of the site for a residential development. Picture: Kaufland

Artist impression of Kaufland's proposed undercover carparking at Forestville. Picture: supplied

Trucks would enter and exit from Maple Ave — not Leader St — with the main access point for customers via Anzac Highway.

The supermarket giant believes there will be “no measurable change” to traffic conditions on Leader St and surrounding streets.

“To encourage parking on-site, it is proposed that parking will be free for the first two to three hours and free with any in-store purchase thereafter,” Kaufland’s proposal reads.

“All Kaufland staff will be provided with free parking all day, ensuring they park on-site, rather than within the surrounding area.

“On this basis, there is little incentive for Kaufland customers and staff to park within the residential street network.”

An artist’s impression of the Kaufland supermarket off Anzac Hwy, Forestville. Picture: Kaufland.

Unley councillor Don Palmer said Kaufland had been “dismissive” of traffic concerns.

“This is disturbing and I trust SCAP will seek further change in respect of this,” Cr Palmer said.

He was happy Kaufland had proposed to sell the rest of the site for “predominantly residential purposes”.

The new supermarket would be open from midnight to 9pm on weekdays; midnight to 5pm on Saturdays and Sunday, 11am to 5pm.

Community consultation is open until April 1.