Plans submitted to transform Glenrothes Homebase into a Sainsbury's supermarket

Plans have been submitted to Fife Council to transform a Homebase in Glenrothes into a Sainsbury’s supermarket.

At the end of August, Sainsbury’s revealed that a variety of locations across the UK that are currently operating as Homebase stores, like the storefront in Pentland Park, would re-open under the supermarket name.

The current Homebase store has planning permission to sell and display DIY, homeware, gardening, and household goods.

Sainsbury’s Supermarkets is now asking Fife Council for permission to sell food and other convenience goods.

“As these sites already benefit from planning permission to operate as retail stores, no change of use is required. However, some of the stores, including the one at Glenrothes are currently subject to a planning condition that limits the range of goods that can be sold,” a planning statement explained.

“The purpose of the enclosed planning application is to modify this condition, allowing Sainsbury’s to sell food and other convenience goods from the existing retail store.”

According to the supermarket giant, the “significant investment” in Glenrothes will be the Sainsbury’s storefront in Glenrothes, and it will generate up to 100 new jobs for local people.

“The opportunity to open a new store in the existing Homebase unit will bring Sainsbury’s quality and value food offering to the area, along with an in-store Argos,” the planning statement said.

“This development will enhance convenience for shoppers, foster healthy competition, increase consumer choice, and contribute positively to the local economy.”

Subject to the outcome of this application, Sainsbury’s intends to begin work on the conversion early in 2025, and open later in the year.

Fife Council will consider the application and make a decision in due course.